Wrap Up

WE LOVE SUMMER.

No, seriously.

But sad for us, it's over.  Over and done.  Ella started 3rd grade this week.  And though we are excited about the new school year, summer is still over. 


But at least we know that we tried to make the most of it.  With visits to the hammock, trips south of town to see Baby Lucy....

A weekend with Grandma & Grandpa, and almost as exciting, their city's splash park...

And bike wipeouts.  Then taking pictures of the aftermath.  (I already told him, but I'm telling y'all now too.  Let it be know that if Colby dies in a bike accident, I will exact my revenge (revenge for leaving me a widow with two small children) by having him cremated, and the ashes scattered in the Costco parking lot.  Or somewhere equally horrifying.)  (Also, let it be known that being cremated is what I WANT.  Though Colby disagrees.  So if I die first, you can help get that taken care of, m'kay?  And I don't really care where I'm sprinkled, but would prefer it NOT be the Costco parking lot.)

Day Camping.  It's the best.  It's where you glom onto your friends camping weekend, but don't have to, you know, actually camp.  BUT YOU STILL GET SMORES.  I know.

Camping Drama.  Gretchen was upset that Julia was sitting on the "dwarf's seat".  Then she, "Didn't like that you take a picture, mommy!"  Then she, "...didn't like anyone in the WHOLE WORLD."

But she got over it.

Ella didn't want to pose for any pictures.  Or let me sneak any.

Last Official Summer Trip to Lake Tahoe with Ella.  All the kids piled on the paddle board.

When they're having fun, they're so sweet.  When they're not, J tells Gretchen, "You're breaking my heart, Gretchen!  This was supposed to be a fun day.  But now it's a SAD day.  You broke my heart."  And Gretchen responds to that with her infamous, "I DON'T LIKE ANYBODY!!!  IN THE WHOLE WORLD!  NOT EVEN YOU!"

I know, strong words from a little girl in braids.  We figure she's just preparing us for puberty. 

So how is your summer wrapping up?