“we’ve got all summer…”

Filed under: Kids, around the house — admin at 3:34 pm on Friday, May 30, 2008


Recently, I’ve heard Ellie and Simon’s coversations listing all the projects they want to do over the summer. Of course one of them will have to remind the other that “we’ve got all summer, we don’t need to do it all today!” How nice to have a break and the excitement of summer days!

Today was our last day of school and I did not let the kids get in the car without our traditional school photo. Maybe some of you remember this post way back in August…can you believe how time flies?!


Ellie is now in 5th grade…her last year before middle school! She still is an avid reader (just finished the Hobbit) and is planning many sleepovers with friends.

Simon will be my 2nd grader and is quite a talented artist. His simple line drawings amaze Nathan and me. We are anxious to see what is in his future! He’s excited to go on more bike rides…do you know that he effortlessly goes on 15 mile bike rides?!

Peppy is still my Preschooler- thank goodness. We are still one another’s “bests” (a phrase she likes to use with me!). She is beginning to write her name and loves to be read to many times during the day.

I love these clowns and hope to spend some great times with them this summer. I’m not to sure what I will be doing in this corner of the blog world, but I do intend for my days to be a lot less focused and just let it unfold. You can be sure I will still post, but if you tire looking at my kids or garden than I may disappoint!

Happy Weekend!

7 Comments »

Comment by Gretchen

May 30, 2008 @ 8:38 pm

Love love love the pictures! They are growing up sooo much! I hope you all have a lovely summer. =0)

Comment by Jeff

May 31, 2008 @ 10:04 am

Who could tire of seeing pictures of your cute kids? We saw a picture of your kids at our wedding and they were all so tiny. Amazing how time flies. Have fun on your break and let us know if you get the itch to come to Portland.

Comment by Shackelmom

May 31, 2008 @ 12:39 pm

Wonderful pictures! Keep them coming!

They sure look ready for a wonderful summer!

Comment by Grandma

May 31, 2008 @ 10:06 pm

Right! We never get tired of seeing pictures of our cute great grandkids! Keep them coming. Love,Grandma

Comment by Kimberly Lennert

June 2, 2008 @ 9:23 am

Thank heavens you updated the blog- I was getting worried. They of course are too cute!
Love, K

Comment by Aunt Robin

June 2, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

So great to see the little darlings! Ellie’s hair is very special with all those little pieces down over her face… so grown up! And Simon is growing up so fast! I love his round face. He must be awesome on a bike! And Peppy looks so dear in her cute top… I’m glad you’re enjoying that last little person at home. Tell the kids ‘thanks’ for letting you take all the fun pictures! Have a great summer and eat more s’mores!

Comment by kimberly/tippytoes

June 7, 2008 @ 11:06 pm

Taking a last day of school photo is a great idea. I’ll have to steal it this week. Thanks!

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