Summer

Absolutely the best and busiest time of the year for us. Just a few highlights. The kids took two weeks of swimming lessons and went from not putting their hair in the bath tub to diving in and swimming under water. It amazes me every time. Taylor did a one week crash course in ballarina school, and loved it. Both older kids did two weeks of vacation bible school, which was a major turning point in Nolan's three year old life. He went from difficult to angel...literally. Four is the majical age for him. We still have out moments, but much fewer and farther between. We did one quick trip to Bend, OR for a family reunion. Nolan played soccer with the big kids, and when I saw he was on a verge of breaking down of exhaustion I asked if he wanted to come home with me and snuggle. He said yes, and turned to the adults and said, "Good game guys, I have to go home with my mom now." I wish I had it on video, it was so cute as he was almost crying due to being overwhelmed, proud, and tired. Jessy is standing on her own and seems no reason she shouldn't be walking except that it is probably slower for her than her monkey crawl. She is so easy going that sometimes I forget she is there, then I hear the dog water spill all over the floor. We have a few more adventures before preschool this summer, our yearly boat trip, a family vacation at the lake, and Taylor and Nolan will be playing on the same flag football team. GOOOOOOO Westies!! If they could do every activity together I would be all for it, takes away a lot of stress. Definately a great summer, our yard and overall progress toward the 5 year yard plan was definately ignored. Maybe in the fall...or never...who knows.