Lola Meets the Puppy

While we were in Waxhaw, Lola's grandmother adopted a baby Chihuahua. Lola has been asking for a puppy ever since.

Camping out, Lola-style

Here we are, driving up the coast to Santa Barbara County, enjoying some Alvin and the Chipmunks along the way. You may want to adjust the volume on your computer to avoid breaking any glass in your vicinity. Press play and you'll hear what I'm talking about.

In the Wilds of Santa Barbara County

This year, Lola and Gina went camping with her preschool up at the El Capitan State Beach. We borrowed a roomy tent from another family and spent our days flying our kite, riding bikes and frolicking on the beach. It was a lot more fun that we expected (though if it hadn't been for a hungry skunk, we'd have slept a lot better.)

The Summer of Swimming

When she started her swim lessons in May, Lola wouldn't even get her face wet, which posed a pretty significant problem where hair-washing was concerned. Now look at her! After three lessons with Monica, she's diving all by herself. And, yes, she washes her hair, too.