My mom bought Bella a little pool and the weather was perfect for a little swim. This was actually quite monumental to see Bella in the pool since she's had some water issues for a couple of months now. We started off slow and before long she was ready to get in and splash away! The next day, we went over to Andy's Aunt and Uncle's house to swim in their big, heated pool. That also went great!
Later that evening, we went to the Concert on the Square in Madison.
We all had a fun time!
Bella charmed her way into a few spoonfuls of ice cream from Uncle Jerry.
Then she made her way over to Grandpa and Grandma.
She also made a new friend that night!
On Saturday, we headed to the zoo.
The animals were pretty active.
Lately, Bella prefers to push her stroller rather than ride in it.
Checking out the lion exhibit.
We headed back to my parent's house yesterday and enjoyed a family picnic today. Bella spent the majority of her time playing on the slide - it's her new favorite toy.
Great-Grandpa Jim helped her out a little bit.
Time to relax!
Sidewalk chalk!!
Bella and Auntie Lori. Grandpa Mike just walked in the door during this picture and that's what Bella is looking at.
Chatting with Auntie Mary
Lori and her boyfriend, Ryan.
My two youngest sisters: Jodi and Lori
Our little fam: it's really hard these days to get Bella to look at the camera when you want her to.
Jodi bought Bella this new outfit with the cute headband. We love it!
Then Grandpa gave her the rest of his - one for each hand!
My mom brought up some of our old toys for Bella to play with. Instead of looking through the books on the table, Bella likes to throw the books off so she can climb up and look out the window. 
Tennis anyone? Yesterday, we played tennis with Aaron and Jodi. Well, Andy and Aaron played tennis and Jodi and I played with Bella. Andy just might get his wish of Isabella becoming a tennis player. She loved playing with the racket and balls. She already seems a little more coordinated that her mama!
She saw me sweeping and wanted to join in on the fun!
What a great helper I have!
This past Sunday, we had several friends over to pack up the moving truck and then we delivered our stuff to the house on Monday. That night, we camped out in an empty apartment and then took off for Wisconsin on Tuesday. On the way home, we stopped to visit our friends, the Grafs. They have two little boys - Bella had so much fun with both of them. While we were there, they treated us to a visit at the zoo. Here we are with Heidi. I wish that we took more pics from our visit with them. 
We arrived at my parent's house on Thursday and have been enjoying lots of family time. One extra treat was our chance to visit with some great friends - Tim & Abby McBride and to meet their cute kids, Sam and Hannah. We both happened to be in Wisconsin at the same time. With us living out east and them in Florida, it's pretty tough to get together. Unfortunately, we don't have any pictures from this visit. As we pulled away from them, I realized that we didn't take any pics. I must be slipping in this area.
That's more like it! Bella had many silly moments during the week and she gave us lots of laughs!
Snuggling with Auntie Jodi - so sweet!
Grandma brought her a new chair. She loves to drag this thing around the apartment. Some kids have a blanket that they're attached to, Bella seems to have a chair. 
Another glimpse of her cute outfit!
She already looks up to her Auntie!
Jodi and Bella!
Playing outside the library - Bella's favorite place!
Resting with Grandma - Bella took an hour and a half nap on my mom one afternoon.
