Ava Turns 18 Months, Plus What We've Been Up To

This summer is flying by so fast. I think I always feel that way every year; perhaps it is psychological from being a kid and feeling like summer breaks were never long enough. One thing is for sure -- it has been HOT here. We have had countless days when we didn't even want to leave the house between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm.

For Memorial Day weekend, we went to the mountains to visit family. We had a great time visiting with my parents, both sisters, bros-in-law and all the kids. Ava always seems like she is in her element when she is around her cousins. Here are some pics of Ava with her Nonni, Ava and Lucy, and Olive and Elijah.

In other news, we are trying to get our house ready to put on the market. It's been almost three years since we bought it, and the time has come to find something bigger. We're in the process of renovating and repairing it. With Ben off for the summer, he has time to put his DIY skills to work. :) The goal is to have it on the market by sometime in August.

When our schedules permit, we're trying to take advantage of Ben's time off to do things together. We recently visited Lewis Farm to pick blackberries.

We are getting ready for the annual Gorman family vacation to Lake Lure. We can't wait to see everyone, watch the cousins play, and enjoy some relaxation by the lake and pool. We'll post pics and an update when we get back.