Backpack

Melia loves going on walks but hates being confined in a stroller.  She loves being free to run around, but she refuses to hold my hand or stay by my side.  I now understand why people use harnesses on toddlers.  Our neighbors were nice enough to give us a hiking backpack. Melia definitely prefers going in it since she has a much better view.

Pool

For Melia's first birthday, her aunty Elaine sent a watermelon swim suit and an inflatable pool.  We had to wait for the weather to get warm enough, but it finally hit over 80 degrees so we set up Melia's pool.  She had a blast!  Thanks Aunty Elaine!

Trying on the watermelon swim suit.

the pool has a mushroom top for shade.

 Finally willing to sit in the pool.

 Running out in the yard to warm up.

 Trying to drink the water.

The next day, Jason and her ran around in the sprinklers.

Quality time with Daddy

Melia's getting to the age where she is beginning to mimic us.  It's amazing how much she can comprehend these days.  Here are her and Jason enjoying the morning paper.

 Yep, she's over it.

Not so much mimicking, but I thought it was cute they were both wearing purple.