Monday, July 19, 2010

Sweet Summer

School starts for Taylor in about 3 weeks and although it isn't the end of summer, it is the end for him.  Back to early bedtimes, no more daytime adventures and homework.  I do truly wish the kids had more time home in the summer-it has gone so fast and there are still a few weeks to enjoy, including our vacation to the beach!  But for now I will leave you with what summer has been for us.

Summer is.......
Painting on the back porch with a friend
Painting with mommy
Riding festival rides

Baby friends playing while their parents picnic

Splash park time!
Playground fun!

Spinning around

Playing soccer in the rain!

Lunch with friends!

Watermelon and swimsuits!

Cornhole with family and friends

Popsicles

Adults getting pushed into baby pools in retaliatiom for throwing watermelon at another adult.

Chillin in the pool
Trips to the Zoo with friends
Fireworks with family
Cubs games
Long weekends at the lake

Running around barefoot, after dinner walks and bike rides in the neighborhood, barbecues and outside get togethers with family and friends, sleeping in, staying up late and BEACH VACATIONS!  (pictures to follow when we actually go :))  Oh summer how I love thee.

Friday, July 9, 2010

4th of July at the Lake

We went to the lake for 4th of July weekend and had a blast!  Our friends, Jiffy, Craig and Ellie were supposed to come with us but a series of unfortunate events made this impossible.  So my sister and her family came down also and we had a blast!  The water was super warm, the weather was great and we found a new spot with a swinging rope.  We saw the BEST fireworks ever in a small town a few minutes away.  I also finished reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo while I was there and it was really good-I recommend it if you are looking for a book to read.  Apparently it is also on DVD-who knew?  Anyway, thanks to my Mom & D for a great weekend at the lake!