The Gates Family Update: Where Has Summer Gone?

Okay, so I am really behind. Sorry folks! We left off with the Fourth of July and Mike's parents' visit. I am finally finishing up July which was just as busy as the beginning. July ended with a couple trips to the beach and Zoo Camp for Jack. Jack loves the beach (and probably would go every day if he could). Our good friends were camping on the Strand and invited Jack and I down for the day. We had such a good time that the whole family went back a few days later. Even Kate went. It was a much cooler day than the first, so she enjoyed being held and snuggled by Christina and Sharon. Jack "the fish" stayed in the water the whole first day boogie boarding and splashing around. The next day, he got a chance to fly his kite (for about 5 whole minutes...poor Mike) and play in the water and sand with dad. The following week, Jack and his friend Jacob went to Zoo Camp. They really had a fun time. On Friday, the kids got their face painted. Jack chose to be a dog. There are some pictures below of the boys. Kate meanwhile had a cardiologist appointment. All still looks well. She met with the pediatrician too. She had her next set of shots...never enjoyable, and she is now off all of her medications. She is not quite ready to eat solid foods. Although she has the chubbiest cheeks, she still has some growing to do. I leave you all with some pictures from those two weeks.