We made our annual July trip to Buck Hill Falls this past weekend for the Member/Guest golf tournament. It was James's first time there and we loved introducing him to our friends. Ellie, Katie and Luke played well together and Ellie had her first "sleepover" with them in their bedroom. John and Corbett were thrilled to win their flight and are probably going to spend the next 360 days figuring out how to win the entire tournament.
We've been trying to get to the pool as much as possible this summer. Unfortunately, the weather does not want to cooperate with that plan. Ellie's been enjoying the time we do spend there and sported her new hairstyle of pigtails a few times. James and Max are great sports about lounging poolside while their older siblings swim and play.
We were lucky to have Adam and Kate come visit us a few weekends ago. Although Ellie loved having them here, she refused to pose for a photograph with them. We'll be sure to get one of her with "Uncle" and Kate next time they're here. Jennie came the day after they left. It was great having her here. James and I spent a day in Boston looking at bridesmaid dresses with Jen and we were so excited to meet her new baby cousin, Charlotte (also born in April). 
We spent the fourth in Westport at Jessica's parents' house. We had a great time bidding America happy birthday!
The Hechts graciously hosted us on the third of July. It was great to celebrate Independence Day Eve with friends. We walked down to the beach after dinner to watch fireworks. Ellie was initially scared by them but warmed up to them. James wasn't phased by them one bit.
We had a great time while in WNY. Ellie and James were very busy while there. James also got to meet Owen, Quinn's younger brother. We're psyched that James has a Buffalo friend too. We also went to Old Man River one night with Mimi, Papa, Grandma and Grandpa. It wasn't quite like I remembered it. There was no pirate ship there for Ellie to play on (the main reason for me wanting to take her there) but she enjoyed the ice cream anyway. We can't wait to head back to Buffalo in August.
