Summer's Recap

Summer was fun. Really fun. Not sure if it was because we are settled into our house and our life, or maybe because we no longer have an infant in the house and I have come out of that newborn fog. Regardless of the reason, summer was great. No big trips, no huge adventures. We had a leisurely 3 months. Now we are back to schedules and alarm clocks. Alas! Enjoy some of my favorite memories of the summer!

I allow the kids to ride bikes in the house (call me crazy!) because of how bad the bugs got this summer. Nora loved the ride from her brother!!

Our lake has a fishing contest every summer. William won 2nd place in the Children's Division. He is so proud of his trophy!

Audrey having a heart-to-heart discussion with Mummi Sylvia. Mummi Sylvia is often on our minds because we know she misses Grandpa Walter (and we do too).

Darin and Nora have quite a bond. He is who she calls for when she wakes in the morning. I hope they will always be so close.

We have a shed that the kids think is wonderful. Darin has been busy building shelves out there, and the kids love to hang out with him. They are too high off the ground for my taste. Darin is so much more fun than I am!

William and Audrey have this game called "SCRAMBLE." I have no idea where it came from, or how they invented it. One calls out scramble, and they both run and giggle. This was taken after Audrey "SCRAMBLED!"

Nora on my favorite slide as a child. Nostalgia! Olcott Park!!

We spent most of the sunny days swimming and playing in the sand by the lake. William and Audrey both took swimming lessons at the Y and made great progress in the water.

Grandpa Bob (aka BOB-O) and Nora enjoying a boat ride.

Audrey in the golden sun.

Doesn't it look like my dad is saying something really wise here?

William participated in T-ball through the YMCA. It was 2 days a week for just the month of July. He really enjoyed it and can't wait for next summer!