6/30

My iPhone calls them moments, my photos. I loved this moment. We stopped at Joe's Crab Shack for lunch and the kids each excitedly ordered a kids steampot, happy to try crab legs for the first time. They loved it and were eager to try all kinds of new food. I hope they always stay open to new things, as we branch out into the world and continue to be more brave. Their enthusiasm is contagious!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6/29

If you had asked twenty year old me if I'd ever be the mom unwilling to put on a wet suit for a second dip in a hotel pool, I would have said no way!

I'm that mom. This poolside chair is quite nice. 

6/28

Sharing in another's joy is one of my favorite parts of this life. 

6/27

Bee's softball season is finished. 

There was potential for trophies with a win. Instead, she got to learn about how to lose with grace. Not as fun as a trophy, but maybe more valuable. 

6/26

Bring on the annual love/hate relationship with fireworks!

6/25

Our deck is on the west side of our house, making my summer morning coffee time shady and cool. 

My Wicked mug makes one of my favorite summer habits even better!!

6/24

Bee is going to have a new room...complete with a super cool plank ceiling! 

6/23

Glad her cone of shame came off - 20 days was sooooo long!

6/22

Hee. 

6/21

Funny how a little clean up can spark a whole lot more!

6/20

 B takes the stretch for an out at first.

Everything she does, she does with gusto. We should all take a cue from Bee.

6/19

 

Today he wanted to help, so he mopped the floor just the way his big sister does!

6/18

Watermelon Sangria = Summertime in a glass

6/17

Tonight was Buddy's last little league game of the season and their first win!! It was all very exciting.

6/16

We sat at a softball game, reading on our phones about devastating tornadoes hitting our state. It's an odd feeling, so grateful to have been missed by the storm and so sad for our NE neighbors...

6/15

Father's Day fun ~ cleaning out the garage. It seemed like a very Daddish thing to be doing!

6/14

catching tiny toads

6/13

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to retake the Strengths Finder assessment. I had taken it several years ago and did again as part of my new teaching position. It was fun to see if anything changed. Not much difference, Empathy was #1 then and now.

6/12

 

I love our big Nebraska sky! Even when the clouds can be a bit intimidating...

6/11

Summer means ditching your to do list when a friend asks if you want to go play. 

6/10

I've got this great dad. Everyone should get to have a great dad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
 

 

 

Us ~ 1978

6/9

Healthier eating and trying to keep it fresh. This dressing is now top on my list! YUM.

6/8

I need to remember this...I need to write this on my heart...

6/7

Today began our summer clean up - old washing machine, old brown chair, and a big pile of cardboard. All gone. Looking forward to clean, tidy spaces!

6/6

Every day. So thankful.

6/5

They are done again for this year, but sure bloomed beautifully!

6/4

World's biggest blanket fort going on at our house today!

6/3

Light shot up through the clouds as the sun set tonight. 

6/2

 

A cupcake tasting is a happy way to celebrate!

6/1

Thirteen years ago tonight we had a rehearsal for the wedding...thirteen years later we are glad we went through with it! :-)