Last week Laura and her good friend Madi started a ballet class for 3 year olds. We weren't sure how much she would like it, but decided a 10 week summer session would be a great start. She was very hesitant when we arrived and didn't want to let go of my leg to join her classmates in the studio...but after I peeled her off and ran out, she had a great time. The girls learned to do some spins, arch their arms over their heads, and cross their legs (being demonstrated in the bottom picture). They also learned a short little dance they performed for the moms at the end of the class. I think it is great that she has a friend in the class...everything is more fun with a girlfriend!
Laura's hair had to be in a bun for the class, and let me tell you, that was the most challenging part of the class! Laura's hair is pretty short and grows forward. It took 3 rubber bands, 4 barrettes, and a TON of hairspray to achieve something that resembled a bun! I guess we won't be getting any more hair cuts for a while!!
Laura, Nana, and Granddad blowing out the candles on Laura's "Dora da Efflorer (exlporer)" cake.
Opening Laura's present from Nana and Granddad...a really cool new bike.
Trying out the new bike...she got the hang of it really quickly and has had a blast on it!
Nana and Laura posing on the boat.
Visiting Goat Island. There is a random island in the middle of the lake with 5 goats on it. It is a highlight of every boat trip for Laura when she spots the goats. She can even identify the island now from pretty far away. 
Laura helping Granddad drive the boat...this is moments before she climbed in Nana's lap and took a 2 hour nap. Doesn't she look exhausted!?!
Nana and Laura feeding the fish at the marina. If you look closely, you can see the shadows of the fish in the water. They are huge!!