Here are some pictures from summer days... I have to say I'm super excited about the fall weather, football, my boys' (and my) birthday coming up, but I'm surprisingly sad to see summer officially go. We had so much fun swimming this year as the boys really learned to "get it." We celebrated lots of friend's birthdays, did slip-n-slides, took trips & played with friends we don't see as much during the school year.
Michael & I just celebrated our 10th anniversary and we were fortunate enough to have a week in Hawaii without the kids! The grandparents stepped in & took care of the kids which we are SO thankful for! It was the only time we have gone somewehre for a week by ourselves since our honeymoon, so not being distracted by kids, dishes, laundry, schedules, work, etc was amazing! Definitely not reality, but was nice for a time.
I can't believe we fit this many kids at this table for 4. It was hilarious to hear them initiate their own conversations. It was mostly about spitting & poo poo unfortunately, but the whole table was giggling until mean mamma (aka... me) requested an end to the "potty talk"!
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Luke is desperately waiting his turn on the diving board. Yes, he is 2 1/2 & fearless. He's been off the board 3 times with coach Will waiting in the water for him. 
Jacob was SO excited about helping me. Here is in 2 sizes too small "paint clothes." He is so focused!
And here is the finished product! 
