our summer 2010

We've had a busy summer! We've been through some tough times this summer but we have so much to be thankful for! Since I have gotten so far behind in blogging this summer, I just compiled photos snapped with my phone all summer to give you a taste of what we've been up to all in one post.

We've had lots of trips to the zoo, to different parks, to see friends, to play on the playground. We've had picnics. We've played in the pools and in the sprinklers. We've dressed up a lot. We've been to parties, hosted a carnival, traveled to Purdue, and ate lots of vegetables out of our parents' gardens. (Yeah, mine didn't quite make it!)

The girls have spent a lot of time with their grandparents, which I am so very thankful for on so many levels. Our parents have been the most supportive team, rooting for us - assisting us - stepping in to help whenever we need it - however we need it - as we grow our family and our business. I don't know if they know it, but we know they go waaaay above and beyond the normal scope of what parents do to help their children and grandchildren. We are so very lucky to have them all in our lives. The girls have spent lots of time with their wonderful aunts and uncles too. I could have never imagined how lucky I would be to gain amazing siblings through my marriage in addition to my husband.

This summer we've worked hard and played hard, and we've had lazy days too. We've laughed hard and cried hard. We've learned a lot. And we are so thankful for all that we have.

I'd be lying if I said I was ready for fall.... time seems to flash past me and as much as I try to slow it down it just seems to get faster each day. It's hard for me to believe I will have a four year old and two year old in just a few short months. But until then, we have lots of planning to do for pumpkin picking, halloween costume-finding, apple orchards, bon fires, and much more....

So... Cheers to wrapping up this summer and heading into fall! May you all have a wonderful season full of memories!!!