Summer Time has Begun!

And we are LOVIN' it! Yesterday we drove the long way back to our beloved home. It was nice to see family and friends, but we were glad to be home too. It was actually the first time that I felt like I was coming home. Usually when we leave MD I feel like I'm leaving my home to go away for a while. It's strange how it took me 4+ years to feel like this. I'm glad for it though! I guess it means I'm settled.

Anyway, that wasn't the point of this blog. Back to the point. We arrived home and slept hard last night. 12 hours in the van is a long time. We were exhausted! This morning though we all woke up with a little extra bounce in our steps. I quickly vacuumed and skimmed the pool while JD made breakfast. After breakfast and of course a load of laundry, JD decided that it was time to jump in the pool for the first time this season. We were all so excited! We cheered him on! "Go, Daddy!" He jumped in and quickly swam to the side. I guess the sun not shining on the pool makes it a bit cold.

...fast forward several hours...

After dinner we told the kids that it was finally time for us to all get it. The sun was out and it was HOT. We got dressed in our new swimsuits (well, the kids have new ones) and went to put on the water wings. Bummer! They have holes in them. I guess the mice in the shed like to eat plastic. :shrug: That wasn't getting us down though.

Where are the life vests?

CHECK!

Where are the goggles?


CHECK! (notice Evie's thigh rolls. How cute is that?)

We are ready for a summer of fun!



And Rome is too!

Puddle fun

Luke and Evelyn had a BLAST playing in the puddles the other night. Luke loved jumping in them and watching the water splash. Evelyn on the other hand loved laying in them and slashing with her hands. It's so amazing to see the differences in them! Though they have the same parents (obviously) God created them so unique and special. One loves to be clean and neat. One loves to be messy. So fun!