A look back at summer...

 

So I decided to do a post about summer since we are slowly entering fall; which I love! I have selected some of my favorite pictures from our adventures...enjoy!

 

 

Beach time!

A few weeks ago we were able to spend an entire week at the beach with my mom! We all had a blast, except for the days when it rained; but we did have some good fun inside! We of course needed to get some family pictures while we were down there, since it is so nice in front of the house and at the dunes.

 

here is our first attempt at the beginning of the trip...

Before Rob left to head home for work, we went down the beach for some more pictures!

 

Daddy and his girls!

 

Sweet moment

such sweet sisters

one more family picture

NaiNai and the girls!

kids with ashley's name in the sand

big girl sitting in the high chair!

running on the bear into the water...one of her favorite things to do

madison and mommy at our family breakfast out!

We had such a great time while we were down. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful place to retreat to when we need a break! 

Another sweet memory!

The other night, I was putting the kids to bed; I typlically put Madison down first and then feed Ashley her bottle. So we did our normal routine: bath and then pjs. After pajamas, we read some books. Madison was set on "reading" books to Ashley, so we all sat on the floor and Madison "read" her nursery rhymes book to Ashley. She can identify which ones they are by the pictures on the pages. She sang "Are you sleeping Brother John", "Jack be nimble", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear", and the repeated them all! Ashley absolutely LOVED it and was laughing the whole time and smiling at Madison. It is moments like these that make all the stress of raising children all worth it!

Thanks for letting me share!

Sweet story...Awesome memory!

I have to take a minute to share a story that made a memory for me. Last night, after bath time, we were all in Ashley's room, as I was going to get her pajamas on. Madison saw the radio, and decided she wanted to have an impromptu dance party. She said "Mommy, please turn on music. Lets dance!" This put the biggest smile on my face! So I turned on the radio in Ashley's room to B98.5, as that is about the only one that is appropriate for her. Her idea of dancing is turning in circles, nonetheless, we danced! Ashley got in on it too, she was giggling the whole time, and LOVED watching Madison dance! My favorite quote from the night was this: "mommy, spin in circles like me mommy!" Such sweet innocence that she has.

It reminded me that we all need to take a few minutes out of everyday and just dance!

Thanks for letting me share this!