Summer is wrapping up in Charleston, it's back to school next week. And even though the heat will linger for probably another two months, the easy morning commutes will not, sadly. It has been a really fun summer. I wish we could have made it to the beach more, but there is still plenty of time to do that. The child care was pretty inconsistent over the last several weeks, but God provided for us and now we have, what we think, is a permanent solution, Amber. Fingers crossed, but this was her first week and so far it's going great!
Above, Ella is in her giraffe ears and tail, and tutu. A ballerina giraffe! :) They're all watching Polar Express (shocker). Below Jack is giving me props for dinner with Dr. Mooney's pesto! We made a pesto chicken ravioli with it...divine!
This sweet boy still finds his way to our bed almost every night. Or should I say, wakes up at midnight and Justin goes to get him. He did well for almost two weeks there, but it didn't last. Last night, Justin didn't sleep well because he was getting kicked all night as he reported, so I think tonight is the night we keep him in his crib even if he wakes up.
And I managed to bring my hydrangea back from the brink of death! Woohoo! Coffee grinds, epsom salt, and a kitchen concoction for bugs.
The kids have been to the water park several times.
And monkey joes!
Jack looks so mischievous in the picture above. Below, they're taking a morning ride to the park. I want to be my kids!
Pool time! It took Ella some time to warm up to the pool. Jack didn't care for it much last summer but this summer, he LOVED it! He's been wearing his swimmies, jumping off the side, putting his head underwater, and just all around being a fish! I hope we can get him swim lessons. I loved the pool as a kid too.
Picnic in the park...
In the pics below, Ella was being so cute, asking me what I wanted to eat. I would pretend order food, and she would run to another part of the play equipment to "fix" it and then come running back with my order. This lasted a long time.
And went to the mall to ride rides. Again Ella is pretending to serve me ice cream :)
And we played with lots of Play Doh!
We also had some movie days!
This is when Jack told me I could put my head on his arm while we watched a movie! Love that boy!
And if there was any doubt that Ella is my child, here she is drinking her buttermilk ranch dressing. I mean, I get it, I struggle not to drink my ranch on a daily basis. I hope she gains more self control with age ;)
Jack also liked the ranch. Making it yourself is the way to go!
We hope your summer was as much fun as this diaper clad baby's!
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