Guess what we got yesterday......

Yes, I know...it seems so early!  But you know me....I like to be prepared.  I like to get the "stuff" before it's all picked over and sadly, I like to organize it, label it, and reorganize it!  It's a condition....

With only 27 days left of our summer break, we are trying to do as many FUN things as possible.  Just wish this heat would let up a little so that we could enjoy it just a little bit more!

Happy Shopping!

Last Day of Summer Party!

Today was our last full day of summer vacation.  So in honor of that, we ended summer with a bang.  First we had a neighborhood picnic.  We all brought our own lunches and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  Wish all of our friends could have made it.  We missed you Heinolds!

Then we ventured out to our most favorite ice-cream spot.....what a great group of kiddos!

Okay, so maybe they are a little goofy!

These two are my favorite!

We followed up our trip to DQ with a pool-party at Polly's.  Thanks again Polly for having ALL of us over.  It was a perfect ending to an excellent summer vacation.

Even more summer fun!

A picnic and trip to Bicycle Safety Town with friends!

And they're off....

The Sullivan's stopped at a famous local ice cream shop on the way home!

How could you NOT love this face!


Then,
What would summer be without an after-dinner water balloon fight with the neighbors...

We're having such a GREAT summer!

More of what we've been up to!

Fourth of July!

Sitting on top of the van is the most fun!

National Anthem!

Max had his ears covered the entire time!

Someday I will figure out how to take pictures of fireworks!

Staying up late with friends, glow sticks, catching lightening bugs, and playing ghost in the graveyard! A perfect summer night!

Playing at the park with friends:

More camping and a bike race:

Doesn't that look like a winner's smile!

Well, check this out! Click this!

Pretty awesome...don't you think!

More on Monday.....see why I haven't been blogging? We are too busy having all this fun!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Blogging....what's that?!?!

I've been a bad, bad blogger.

Yes, we've been busy! But really that's no excuse.

I'm just trying to enjoy all the fun things of summer, and of course, the kiddos......and honestly, I haven't made the time for it.

Here are just a few of things we've been doing!

We went camping with the Oswalds:

It was Clara's first camping trip! She was such a trooper!

As you can see, the rain didn't stop these guys!

Maggie and Mom (oh, how I ♥ this girl!)

I love this one.....cooking hot dogs with bike helmets on.....safety first!

Then it was swim lessons:

Mags is just waiting patiently....we are always early! (really...that's a good thing!)

It was pretty chilly several of the days....I think this was one of them. Doesn't she look cold!

Happy Boy!

That is Maggie learning how to dive. Not only is she now diving, but also doing front and back flips into the pool! Yikes....I almost liked it better when she had a little bit more fear!

Max likes to socialize too much....doesn't really pay attention to what he's supposed to be doing!

VBS:
Vacation Bible School was awesome this year! Actually, it's awesome every year, but this year was just a great year! A great big "Thank You" to all the people involved. God is truly amazing!

Papa & Jane's new flag pole:

Max loved helping Papa dig the hole for the new flag pole!

Papa is SO patient!

Please excuse the flag touching the ground, we were not trying to be disrespectful!
(remember, they are kids and totally wanted to do it themselves!)

Happy Independence Day!

Absolutely Beautiful!