Summer fun

We've been enjoying our nice weather here in Germany lately. The sun is out, the wind is blowing and it's nearly summer! Last weekend we took a trip to the Volksfest, which is a lot like the Dixie Classic fair back home. There are games and rides, but no petting zoo or prize-winning crops! We took Hayden on his first ferris wheel ride, and he had a blast! I was stressed out the whole time but Jay had a good hold on him. He tasted a slushie, napped in his stroller and had a blast walking around the fest grounds. He loves to be outside!

On Monday we took Hayden to the Silvana, which is the pool here. It was cloudy and cool so we took advantage of the indoor, heated pools. We had tried to go on Sunday but after all the sunscreening and packing, we discovered it was way too busy for us! Monday was nice and calm, and a great atmosphere for Hayden's first swimming adventure. He loved the water, and was so cute in his baby swim trunks. He doesn't like to get water in his ears, and at the end got a little scared when he swallowed some water. But all in all, it was a great experience for all of us!

Hayden is getting stronger and stronger, and he's working really hard at getting from his belly to the sitting/leaning position. He's not quite crawling yet, but has mastered the "Army low-crawl" where he drags his body by his arms. It's a lot of fun to watch, especially when we keep moving the toys out of his reach.