Summer Days

As the first day of school neared, our "end" of summer got quite busy with lots of fun.

We made salsa a couple of times with my mom:

 We spent many evenings in the back yard practicing pitching:

We made tie-dye shirts:

We got back into gymnastics:

We attended big birthday bashes:

We spent a ton of time swimming at various places:

We saw Garth-freaking-Brooks:

We sought out mountain sunsets:

We went to the fair:

We spent evenings watching Carter play football:

We practiced softball at home and at Settlers more times than I can count:

We played hard and crashed even harder:

We spent a long night at the ER:

We spent many days/evenings walking the greenbelt and splashing around along the way:

Needless to say, it has been one hell of a fun summer!

First Day of School

This school year was a big adjustment for the kiddos!  Carter is officially in middle school (say what?!!!) and Kendall is now on her own at elementary school. No more big brother to get her to/from the bus stop. And even Addie is riding the bus to/from school now. 

Carter and I attended his orientation and got the official lay of the land. We went back several times so he could work on his locker, get a feel for where his classrooms are, and work on his route to ride his bike to school. He has done such an awesome job with his added responsibilities. I'm proud of him!

While Kendall didn't her preferred teacher for third grade, she still got an awesome one and I know she's going to have a great year.

These kids are going to rock 6th, 4th, and 3rd grades this year!

Together, Forever

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And now, they are together forever.

My Grandma passed away Friday.

She spoke often of seeing my Grandpa; how he would be there soon to take her to dinner, even though he passed away many years ago. 

All she wanted was to be with him. I sure hope they are going out for drinks and dancing tonight, and every night.

I miss them both so much, but am happy they are reunited in their love, hopefully riding off into the sunset on Grandpa's horse.