Summer Lovin'

Well, the kids have just over a month of summer break remaining . . . and I feel like we've already done so much this year, I can't imagine what's left! Well . . . yes, I can . . . because we have lots more scheduled that we'll be squeezing in the next few weeks. We've got books to read, scrapbook projects to complete, a visit to downtown Chicago planned (along with a day at the Art Institute of Chicago). We've got Summer Band Camp starting August 4th, and Girl Scout activities taking place shortly thereafter. I still have about 5 art classes to teach, and there are even more graduations and birthdays to celebrate. Yes, it's flying by . . . but we're not finished yet.

This morning, I sat on the computer cropping and ordering photos from Walgreens from all of our summer fun thus far. I think I ordered over 300 pictures . . . I like to get extras when there are photos of neighbors kids and other special shots included, so I can pass them on to friends and family. Luckily, Walgreens has a sale of 10 cent prints going on right now, or I may have to take out a special loan. I can't wait to get my hands into some crafty fun once I have the photos. Not sure what I'll be doing . . . but I'll figure it out.

While looking through all the photos, I put together this little collage to share with you of some of the highlights this summer. It has been an awesome season, for sure . . .

It makes me kind of tired . . . to see all of these in this one grouping.

Yes, we live a pretty full life.

And I feel blessed for every single part of it.

Peace, my friends.