Where did summer go?

It's the last full week before I have to head back to work. I love what I do but I also enjoy my time with my girls. As I sit here drinking my coffee, I was thinking what a busy summer it has been. Summer started the day after school was out. (Duh, I know but we were on a plane the next morning.) So summer really took off. We went to the beach in Florida to spend some time with my grandparents, parents, my little family and other family. It was great! Thanks Grandma Wanda and Grandpa Ralph for making it such a time of memories and opening up your home.

They enjoyed the beach!

We had to visit the most magical place on Earth. One day was plenty.

After family vacation, I went to Dinah Zike Foldable© training in Comfort, Texas. It was a lot of fun and I I learned a lot. If you ever take a trip to Comfort, don't go the first part of the week everything is closed. During the week my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The week after my trip to Comfort it was time to get everything ready for the anniversary party. It turned out great. I had the help of some family and friends to pull it off. 

Great family pics while we were celebrating. My friend Christi took pictures for us.  Love my family!

I'm going to toot my own horn, I made this cake! It was a wedding cake/ carrot cake. 

We had a lot of food, dancing, and good fellowship. 

Myla also started dance. My little photo bug!

The next two weeks were just craziness. We decided to run a firework stand with some friends. If you are thinking about it in the future, STOP that thought right now! The extra money was nice but we were married to that stand for 12 days and NIGHTS. Brynlee's second birthday was the day after we closed the stand.

Minnie Mouse party

Finally a few days to rest but not for long. Since I moved schools and grades, I have had to go work a few days in my classroom. Mostly unpacking boxes and finding a new home for everything. I was also blessed to spend a few days training other teachers. That is one of my favorite things to do. Spent a few (I mean a few) afternoons at the pool. Myla's dance class had an end of the summer "recital" for the parents.

We spent a few afternoons in Amarillo before Myla's surgery. 

 

School clothes shopping with Memo

Silly Girls

Myla had her tonsils out on Tuesday and here we are. It is our last week of summer. As I reflect on our busy summer I'm so thankful. We have had opportunities and time with friends and family that we will never forget. We have had good days and long days but it is a time I wouldn't trade for anything. Having a two year-old and a four year-old makes for interesting days. My summer = blessed! The school year seems to be a busy time and there isn't always time to sit and bask in the small moments. My goal this school year, slow down and take time to enjoy!  Have a blessed school year and I hope your summer was filled with memories.