Just said goodnight to the kids on their last night of summer break. Lily is by far the most excited for school to begin. Tomorrow begins the last school year for the next 6 years where I get to enjoy all of my kids at the same school. This one feels like it has the makings for a very special school year.
July and August were filled with a lot of firsts. Our kids would say their biggest summer highlight is that we got a kitten. Her name is Moxie.
Our 7 year olds Paul and Elise start 2nd grade in the same class still at similar heights and weight since birth but with very different interests and friends. Lily starts 5th grade after a summer full of sports camps and cuddling with her kitties.
Here are some of our memorable pics from summer
Lovin' our newish crew of neighborhood friends enjoying an afternoon on the river.
Paul's first time going to a mountain biking camp.
Two Day Mother/Daughter Date in Hood River riding horses together through the Hood River Fruit Loop and doing a fun Tamanawas hike.
Family First to Crater Lake
Family First floating down the river with old friends while battling hard core with water guns
Our new addition - Moxie
Had to post two - love that belly. By far the most common phrase in our house for the last months has been "Where's Moxie?"
Nate's first taking all the kids to a Tigers vs Mariners game in Seattle. Mom's first enjoying a weekend at home alone.
Family first - enjoying a nest of robins on our front porch from the day the nest started to get built to the moment they flew away.
Lily's first time at a week long overnight Tennis Camp at OSU in Corvallis
Nate, Paul, and Lily's first experience doing an off road triathlon
It's our 2nd trip to Suttle Lake with our Social Saturday crew of friends but it was our first time staying in a Lakeside cabin which was a big hit.
First time paddleboarding with a new dog friend
Family first doing Sunday Parkways Green Belt Loop where a particular route is closed to cars and there are lots of activities, informational booths, and food booths sprinkled throughout. Totally my jam. Loved it.
