Summer Recap

So it appears as if the summer came and went this year without a chance to recap the pure awesomeness of it all.  Having my whole family home all summer was nothing short of wonderful.  While Greg worked just till noon through June we still had an abundance of time to all be together.  I think being able to see the working mom side of life makes me appreciate getting to live the stay at home mom life for awhile.  As I set at school some days I literally count the days until I get to be at home with my sweeties again.  So here are a few of our favorite things/accomplishments from this summer :

 

1.  Getting up every morning without an agenda and sleeping as late as we wanted (actually make that as late as the kids wanted).

2. Our outings to Deanna Rose, the zoo, train place, parks on a daily basis.

3.  Trips during the week to visit Papa and DoeDoe.

4. Swimming. Harper going down the slipper slide at Gram's pool for the first time. Lots of backyard blow-up pool time.

5. Harper becoming potty trained.  She was a rock star with only a few accidents.

6. Briggs riding his big boy bike.

7. Harper transitioning to a big girl bed.

8. Enjoying a cup of coffee outside on cool morning while playing with the kids.

9.  Our new swing set.  I can only imagine how many countless hours we spent pushing swings.

10.   The feeling of going to bed at night with no stress and waking up without rushing around. 

 

I think Greg and I knew that we would love having our time together in the summer but never did we anticipate how perfect it would actually be.  I feel so fortunate not only that I have a job that I love but a job that affords me the opportunity to spend some good quality time with my sweet little family.  Here's hoping next summer gets here soon and we have many more beautiful summer days together.

 

Some recent pictures of our cuties!

 

Lake Perry

We braved the heat this past weekend to take in a short trip to Perry Lake with the Granfor's family.  They have 2 girls that are both within a month of age of both of our kids so it is perfect.   We headed up Saturday morning for some time on the boat, some play time for the kids, biking, swimming, and fun.  The kids have not been on a boat since before they were old enough to remember and they loved it. Of course our motor head Briggs wanted to go super fast and Harper just thought it was great being on the water.  Harper hopped right in the water with me while Briggs was very fearful of fish and decided to just dip his feet of the boat.  Seems to be pretty par for course for our two Mrs. Adventure and Mr. Cautious.  We did finally get Briggs in at the beach, he loved being able to touch.  We had fully planned on camping in our tent but the heat proved to be a bit much so we retreated to the Granfor's cabin for a crazy night with 4 kiddos in the same room.  Lets just say a few wake-ups, a throwing up child, and sleeping on a hardwood floor with 2 kids really made me feel old the next day.  Needless to say we had a great time and the kids loved seeing each other and playing.  I am sure we will be planning another trip for next year. 



Nothing says camping like bike riding shirtless.  Love those bare little arms.  Less than 3 weeks till those training wheels come off!


Feeding the fish at the marina.  Quite possibly the ugliest fish I have ever seen.  I kind of don't blame Briggs for not getting in the water now.




Admiring the view.  These two stayed in this position most of the time in the boat.


Trying to wrangle Harper from heading overboard.  I would not put it past her to jump off.



So handsome in the setting sun.

We took a sunset cruise which was beautiful.  Briggs feel asleep on the boat ride home. 

Could you die for those eyes!

Harper and I braving the fish infested waters.  Not going to lie lake water is not my favorite but I do a lot of things for my kids that I never thought I would.

Greg enjoying a mud treatment courtesy of the mud bottom lake.  He is such a kid. 

1st Day of School

It is official our summer break is over and school is back in session.  Briggs started school about 2 weeks ago at his pre-school MCCC which we love dearly. We are so fortunate this year to be able to take Harper to Briggs pre-school as well.  They just opened up a two and a half year old room which we are thrilled about and so happy to only have 1 place to drop off and pick-up this year.  Harper had her first day yesterday and was so excited about that she was going to get to go to BB's school.  They practically ran out the door in the morning which made me happy and a little sad! She looked so stinking cute with her backpack that practically covered her whole body.  Our neighbors have a little boy Harper's age that started school with her which she thought was pretty great.  Drop off went great and I really do not think she cared a bit that I was leaving.  I was so proud of Briggs for being such a great big brother and showing her the ropes.  The teachers told us that he was really worried about Harper during the day so they let him go and visit her.  I guess he went into her room gave her a big hug and told her he loved her!   I could die at how sweet he is.  The report at pick-up was all good and she seemed so pleased with her day.  I can not believe how big these two are getting.  We will get you posted on the school happening.  A few shots of the cuties making there way to school.