full swing

Summer is in full swing! We have been, will be, and are busy with all sorts of fun things. 

Two birthday celebrations in May for two sweet boys. In remembrance of celebrating Tuck's birthday last weekend... 

just so I don't forget how much he loves cake.

Matthew (and both of our dads at different times) has been busy working on our deck. It is looking awesome and is going to be gargantuan! He is in Ohio for the week with a group of students and adults helping some local churches with various things. His summer always looks a little different than ours but our paths do cross every now and again :)

We planted a few vegetables this summer in some containers and have already enjoyed some zucchini! All of our flowers are in full bloom and look beautiful. I have been cutting them and enjoying them inside. 

We are enjoying summer picnics and yard work until it's dark. 

Greer celebrated her 3rd birthday at the zoo yesterday. The boys and I drove down and enjoyed a great day of celebrating. Grey adores Greer and I don't think Tucker is too far behind. She is so FULL of life and a joy to be around. I am so grateful that Grey and Tucker have loads of cousins within months of their ages. Tucker and Luke are getting acquainted with one another and will be chasing each other soon enough. For now they will practice dressing one another.

We joined the Y for the summer (hopfully year 'round but the summer for now) and I am really enjoying working out. We have taken advantage of the ridiculously awesome pool and water park area. Grey has taken to swimming this summer which if you have been around him and water at all in his lifetime, you will understand this is a BIG deal! Matthew and I are stoked about this adventurous spirit!

 Summer has just begun and we have jumped in full force. We still have lots more fireflies to catch and hopefully Grey will get up the courage to not only chase and clap at them, but let one land on his hand. 

More bubble blowing

hopscotching 

and enjoying the summer 

is on tap for us. 

We have much traveling to accomplish, camps, birthday celebrations, an anniversary trip, a trip to the beach, more swimming, friends, and all the greatness that I enjoy about summer!