1. Swim Lessons: Grace discovered that she LOVES swimming. Had you seen her on her last day you would not have known she started out apprehensive. She did an awesome job and was so brave jumping off the diving board at the end of each day!
2. First Haircuts: Jackson got his first haircut at the end of June. I struggled with wanting to let it stay long and curly, but in the end decided I was sick of him being mistaken for a girl. I wasn't prepared for how much different it would make him look. What a big boy!
3. Saying Goodbye: We said goodbye to Baker Book House at the end of July. Here is a picture of Grace with "Miss S" who worked in the children's area. We are really going to miss her!
4. Jackson and Emma: Emma (my good friend Erin's daughter) is in love with Jackson. I really should have put the picture in where she is touching his hair, because that better describes their relationship! This one was cuter though! Emma really does love Jackson's hair for some reason and is always pulling or patting it. He just sits there and takes it - they are just too cute together!
5. Making Music at the Children's Museum: We took the kiddos to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum in early August and they had a blast. On Thusday nights they have $1 admission which is such a great deal. Highlights were the grocery area, music area and the giant bubbles. We will definately be going back!
6. Jackson & His Papa: We had our annual church picnic earlier this month and I managed to capture this great photo of Jackson and his Papa (Jordan's dad). Our kids are so blessed to have such awesome grandparents who love to be a part of their lives (and we are so blessed to have such wonderful parents)!
7. Checking out the Angora Rabbits: We frequented the farmer's market a lot this summer (mostly because we didn't manage to get a garden in). One Wednesday they had the Critter Barn there with Angora Rabbits, Sheep and Goats. It was cool to see a sampling of what they have at their farm. We need to check out the Critter Barn - we have SUCH animal lovers in this house!
8. Pavement: Last, but certainly not least, our road was paved earlier this month. As much as we've anticipated it, it was very bittersweet for me to actually see the change. We still have a quarter mile dirt driveway to make us feel "away from it all" I suppose!
We've had a great summer, at times relaxing and other times quite busy. We've enjoyed trips to the zoo, Vacation Bible School, lots of relaxing on the deck, playing outdoors and much more which didn't manage to get captured with the camera. As always, there are so many things we didn't get a chance to do before summer slips away. How is it that it always goes so fast?! We are cherishing these last days of summer and looking forward to all that fall brings, especially football games and apple picking. Grace starts ballet again next week and then preschool a week later. I imagine that the routine will feel nice again.
