Summer Days

Hello blog world! I happened to read some old posts today and loved the memories so I knew I'd better get to writing to catch up on how our summer is going. Chris and I had a fantastic time out west. Montana is absolutely one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. We did some difficult and technical hikes, we drank an obscene amount of cold huckleberry beer, ate way too much food, and had the time of our lives. We can't wait to take Webb when he's a little older. He will love it too, I'm sure. Here is a quick snap of a few of my favorites.

 

While we certainly had a ball, we were very excited to get home to our little boy. I must brag a minute and say how proud of him we are. He stayed with Mimi and Pawpaw and they said he was a good boy. A friend kept him in the church nursery and wrote me to say how polite he was. If that doesn't make a mommy feel good, then I don't know what does. Knowing your child minds his manners and makes good choices while you're not around is so refreshing. Maybe we are doing something right. :)

 

Here are a few pictures of these last few weeks at home:

 

 

 

 

It sure has been fun being with my sweet boy and listening to the silly things he says. Right now he's very in to how cars and trucks are built. He talks about the cab, the wheels, hubcaps, windows, window shwipers, and tires. Today he told me we had to pull in the driveway because it was "obvious."

 

 

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Peppermint Patties

It's no secret that in our family, York Peppermint Patties are our favorite. Mimi has a stash in her cabinet that Webb got into last night.

 

With his helmet. Cause helmets make everything taste better.

First Week of Summer

Today ends our first week of summer! We have been busy having fun, watching movies, playing outside, going to the pool, and hanging with friends.

 

And ya'll, this boy is busy. I mean like very busy. We are always on the go. Keeping up with him is more exhausting than 20 first graders! Next week, he's going to a half day camp here in town which he will absolutely love. He's excited about riding on the "rolly things" in the big gym. While he's at camp, I plan on catching up on some things around the house and prepping for our big trip in a few weeks!

 

The big news is that Webb got his first bike! Someone had given us a hand-me-down bike for Webb to try but it broke and along with it, was Webb's little heart. He was so pumped about trying a big boy bike. I think it kinda broke Chris' heart too because the other day, he came home with a brand new bike for Webb. And it's Cars themed which is perfect. Now Webb thinks he's hot stuff!

 

 

 

 

 Last night Chris and I had a double date with our friends Jake and Buffy. We headed over to Salisbury to Go Burrito. All I can say is DELCIOUS! I had a huge basket of nachos smothered in all kinds of goodness and a giant Margarita. We enjoyed dinner on their rooftop overlooking downtown Salisbury. It was such a fun evening!

 

 

 

All in all, the best thing has been spending time with my precious baby boy. He may be like a live wire, but he is absolutely the love of my life and the sweetest thing I've ever seen. This morning he came running in after putting his shoes on and said "MOM! I put them on properwee!"

 

 

 

Happy Summer Solstice everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five on Friday

Did you know there are only 8.5 days of school left?! Can I get an AMEN!? I'm so excited about my final days with my students but I'm even more excited about the lazy days of summer. Bring it on!
Here's what is making my list this Friday!

1. Last weekend, we kinda celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a beach trip. It was more a trip we planned to go visit my brother and his wife and girls but Chris and I had fun just being together and hanging with my sister. Our real trip will come this summer! We had such a fun weekend soaking up the sun and sand!

 

Our view each morning. Heaven!

 

 

Just realized I cut Webb out of the collage. Sorry!

 

 

2. Webb loves to imitate what dad does. The other night, Chris went out to blow leaves and Webb ran out behind him. We rigged up this little leaf blower so Webb could help. It's a little book bag and the vacuum hose. He was doing some serious blowing!

 

 

 

 

3. I wasn't expecting anything this year for our anniversary. We had just been to the beach and are going on a big trip this summer. Last night, after Chris came in from the gym, I walked in the kitchen to this:

 

Three dozen roses, a bag of Yorks, and a cold beer. I will say he's a keeper. :)

 

 

4. As wonderful as that little surprise was, the day was also a sad one. We finally made the decision to put our dog to sleep. Isa was Chris' dog before I came along . . . 14 years ago. She was fiercely protective of all of us. She had chased many a mailman in her day. She was going blind and deaf and could barely get around. It was a heartbreaking decision but one we had to make. We told Webb she went to up to heaven. He asked if she went in an airplane. Bless him.

 

 



 

 

5. The pool has finally opened! For the last few months, Webb has asked to drive by the pool to see the 'yucky water.' We enjoyed a nice afternoon visiting with friends and watching these kids get CRAZY!