July was off to a great start...

July was hot. July was sunny. July was filled with sweet sounds of summer.

We dipped in the pool as much as possible to cool off.

We celebrated the 4th of July with all the neighbors, block party style.

Lydia was Lydia - sneaking chocolate, going to cheer class, and making the best out of this way too small driveway pool on an exceptionally hot evening. 

And then...