My Little Fish

I decided to enroll Rachel in some private swim lessons at the Y this summer. We took several of the group lesson series last year and we didn't make much progress. Rachel's favorite lifeguard/instructor, Beth, was back this summer and in 3 lessons Rachel was swimming underwater and could swim doggie paddle the 25-yard length of the pool. I was so impressed and actually surprised when she passed the Y's swim test to use the large water slides in the outdoor pool and earned the much-coveted green wristband. You go, girl!

Wedding Bells

Yesterday one of my oldest friends got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Bicentennial Park in downtown Nashville.


They didn't start out planning a summer wedding, but when they saw the 07-07-07 date, they were sold. Ed is the son of my mother's best friend and we grew up together--at each other's homes, on summer vacations and at our older siblings' swim meets. He is almost like a younger brother & we have a lot of terrific memories. It was a lot of fun reminiscing, seeing both of his parents and making each other laugh.


Best of all-- seeing Ed and his beautiful bride, Jennifer, so happy. Some days are just good.

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th! We had a great family day today--swimming, horseshoes, the cookout, watermelon, fireworks--the whole deal.

We started out only expecting my sister Susan, her husband Ken and Angus but then Doug's sister Jennifer called. They decided to forego the craziness in downtown Nashville and join us for a more laid-back holiday out here in Franklin.

Despite the mechanical failure of the gas grill, we had a lot of fun. I only wish that the 4th hadn't fallen mi-week this year and we could have gotten a long weekend...