Summer...it's hard to narrow down July into just a few comments. Birthday parties, a wedding, anniversary celebrations, summer camp, cousin trip, life and more...bam, I did it. Being smack into the start of September, it's crazy to look back and see how "busy" summer was...but it's a different busy. It's the busy that comes with so much JOY.
One filled with more smiles...less stress...slower starts...and freedom. We sure packed July to the brim and I'm happy that I'm a nut to take pictures and relive some of this organization chaos.
First celebrations were for the new 12 year old...straight off the plan from Mexico and to enjoy her birthday with the cousins.
Decorating....Dumplings...Dairy Queen...and a DARN good time.
school friends, church friends, best friends.
I've prayed for her relationships for years and I just love this crew of girls that love her and support her.
Of course...a Millie party has CRAFTING.
The weather wasn't the best...but the girls still had a ball.
Of course...a Sunday afternoon with the crew...between all the things!
Summer Camp 2026...both Bigs were are MS camp and had a "horrible" time.
The little one even got to go to VBS this summer.
This girl amazes me...she set out to audition for worship at church 48 hours after she returned from her mission trip. She has a little work to do, but her confidence and skill will help her cross that finish line. Can't wait to see her up there on a Sunday worshipping!!!
The return trip from Cousin Weekend FUN!!! As summer schedules fill up, it is so special to carve out time to spend with the cousins at the cabin.
Matching shirts for the win.
This trip was so fun to get to explore more and just enjoy our favorite place. Each trip is a little different and this one was filled with so much TUBING!!!
These kiddos keep growing and I love their special bond.
Another day...another fun shirt!
All the cooks in the kitchen.
A little lounge time in the lounge.
And then it was time to hit the lake...
Headed out for a fun weekend...I mean, it's ok that the weekend went in reverse.
A new experience this summer...Art Camp hosted by G & M.
Just a random day of summer...
When the BIGS are away...LJ got to spend a fun weekend being an "Only" child and doing all the things with M&D at the cabin.
Celebrating our 17th anniversary...check!
Capturing pictures for US....done!
Being the first off the diving board....done!
Diving with daddy...done!
And just another trip in the truck...probably to the cabin, or maybe to camp...who really knows?!?!
Mommy and Leighton Date...Boba and Nails :)
Saturday adventure to Uncle Roger and Aunt Cindy's...
A mini-extended family reunion.
Summer kick off at the cabin...paddle boarding, dog walks, and more.
4th of July fun...
More beach time...
And the annual "how dumb are we" picture!!!
Dinner at the marina...and lots of fried pickles.
We weren't gone ALL summer...home enough to chalk up Class 700 at F45!
Dinner out with my favorites to celebrate 47!!!!
And the last weekend of July brought us to a NEW lake for a very special wedding!
Dumplings, duh!
What is this contraption?
Loads of smoke..but we still enjoyed the day with friends.
And the special night out celebrating K&B!
Seriously, so crazy to have your friends have kids getting married. What a JOY!
That's a wrap JULY...so blessed to have the fun summer filled with so much family and fun.
