Introducing our newest member of the cat family: Emily!

Emily was easily accepted by the other pets, especially Spotty,
who can nap through anything.

On a warm summer weekend we went swimming
in the bay at North Point.

Thea, Faith and Holly playing with a swim ring.

Holly likes the sand almost as much as the water.

Holly's quest to get sand on every inch of exposed skin.

The water is very warm for being only June.

Dan enjoying some relaxing and people-watching before
going into the water.

Toes in the sand

We'd almost forgotten what it's like to have an
energetic young cat around the house.

Laser pointer = tire the kitten out before bed.

Holly takes a sunny afternoon nap

Faith all suited up to ride the zip line at
Becky's company picnic

Thea waiting her turn for the zip line

Faith about to slide into a cold pool
on a hot day

Somebody better watch out or they're going
to get soaked...

Thea's turn on the slide

Post-swimming bundle up in the towel

Floating chairs with water guns attached! Whose brilliant
idea was this!

Becky and Chester staying mostly
out of the sun

Princess Water-lily

Holly navigates all over the pool in her swim ring.

A favorite pasttime is padding around the pool loading up her
floatie with various pool toys

If only this floatie had a little propeller so Thea didn't have to
paddle it by hand!

The heck with it...

Holly getting ready to blow some extra
large bubbles

Watermelon is enjoyed by kids
and dog alike

Mmmmm