Summer: What We Did

Wyatt dressed up as a favored Nintendo Character, Link:  Hat (check), green tunic (check), Iron Man Underwear (though not part of Link's costume, check), Shield (lid tucked into underwear, check).  

 I went shopping and upon finding these t-niny shorts in the juniors section realized I am too old to be dabbling in juniors any longer.  

 Enjoyed several beautiful sunsets while out running.  

 Enjoyed visits from grandparents and my double chin.

 We went to Costco A LOT.  And loved every second. (Costco, I love you.  You complete me.  Thanks for the deals you give me.  xoxoxo)

 We hung out in the backyard.  Just chillin'.  Steady chillen'

 I went to Girl's Camp and discovered that while I missed my family so much, i still had a very fun time. I stayed up way to  late, laughed way too hard, and slept way too close to the latrines.  You live, you learn.

    We had Calvin (a.k.a The Guillotine) take our picture on Noah's birthday before church.  Happy Birthday Honey, your present is Bon Jovi hair.

 I experienced the strange mix of emotions that comes with the passing of a loved one:  Happiness that they are not suffering, Emptiness that they are gone, Sadness that you didn't have that last chance to say goodbye, Joy to see relatives that you haven't seen in at least ten years.  (Hardy girls, why didn't we get a pic???????)  I am glad to have gone to my Grandma's funeral and celebrate her life, but I have found myself yearning to have one last visit with her.  Rest in Peace. 

 Adorable Cutie at Pioneer Day.  

 Cyrus and I logged a lot of hours watching Calvin and Wyatt swim it up at swim lessons.  They are certainly more fish like than they were a few months ago.

The boys traced themselves and colored them.  And yes, I don't make my kids wear clothes that match during the summer.  

The boys opened a very successful lemonade stand and made $4 each.  Regular tycoons, I tell you.  Plus, it was just adorable.  

 We went on several evening walks and let Cyrus lead the way because let's face it, he never gets to lead the way!  

Summer, as always, it is a bitter parting.  But we shall meet again after Spring.  Don't forget us!  And don't forget to get us pool passes next year!  Much love, Shafers.