Opening Ceremony for a recent Swim Meet |
It IS still summer. It's only mid-July. But John Robert is emailing his counselor regarding both he and his brother's still unreceived fall class schedules. I am buying school clothes for Spencer and Denver, and it feels like-- despite the heat-- our summer is nearly over. All the boys will be back to school this August, John and I are beginning new jobs, and I'm wondering how life flies by so quickly.
Only by scrolling through the photos on my camera do I realize, "Oh, Yeah, We have been doing summertime things!" We've had cookouts at the pool. Denver has been diving into summer swim league (his favorite!). There have been birthday parties, evening dinners at rooftop restaurants with my hubby, and lots of bicycle rides (though not nearly as many as last summer!). John Robert finally had his long-planned trip to Europe. He loved it. He also has his first real girlfriend. I don't love it.
Aynslee and John on a bicycle tour in Barcelona. |
Okay, they really do look happy. |
Spencer and Denver both enjoyed their summer drama camp. This was a huge surprise to us all! Thank You, Mimi and Paw Paw for encouraging and supporting the boys with this. Both boys have continued clarinet lessons with Mimi twice a week; and I love hearing them play music on Mimi's screened deck while I work outside two houses away.
How is it possible that little Pencie is 15 years old?! |
A recent race to the finish with Denver in the yellow cap. |
Denver ready to dive during a relay. |
Standing with Kel before her first race! |
Where did the summer go? Where did my babies go? No more homeschooling. The homeschool room is slipping away. Denver is moving weight training equipment into our little library next week. I have loads of educational texts and art supplies that I know I don't need, but can't yet bear to give away.
Denver and I at Eddie's Garden Party. |
Shakespeare's Tavern for a Midsummer Night's Dream |
Jibby with his girl, Aynslee. |
Denver while tutoring children this summer. |
Bike Riding with the Boys |
Trail Running with Two favorite pals. |
Wolf Kisses |