Sweet Summertime!

 I just had to post these cute pics of the kids helping me with chores recently.  They are such big helpers.  Carson is the surprise helper... he likes to do things without me knowing and then surprise me.  I came downstairs the other morning and found him up on the counter doing dishes.  So sweet!  Rylee always wants to help me clean and organize.  She's a little type A just like her momma!

 I've gotten to see my BFF's lots recently and it is awesome!  I love spending time with them so much!  We got away for a much needed girls night, and the next day had some backyard sun and pool fun.  

 I'm trying to soak up my last little bit of time alone with Carson before he starts school.  I will miss my little sidekick so much!  I'm trying not to think about it too much right now and instead focus our time on making memories. 

This weekend we spent 2 fun filled days on the boat with friends.   So much fun!  This is what summertime is all about.  Fishing, sun, swimming, floating, beers, boating, friends.

Summer update

Rylee had to get 2 teeth pulled and she took it like a champ!  I think mom was more worried than she was.  She was so brave.  Afterward she wrote this letter to the tooth fairy and left the 2 teeth with her little doll.  She woke up to $5.00 and a specialty caramel.  

Rylee is still taking horse lessons.  She has improved so much in the last year and has gained so much confidence.  She loves Rain so much.  She always talks about how she is going to have a farm and horses when she grows up.  You go girl!

We've been trying to get in as much boat time as possible.  It's our happy place.  There's just something about being on the water in the sun without a care in the world.  Ultimate relaxation.

We've been spending time with our friends baby (Jacob) as well.  He is the sweetest thing and we all love him so much!

Rylee and Carson have had a couple of extended sleepovers with my parents at the beach house.  It's the best summer camp!  Beach, pool, boating and tubing, late night movies, paddle boarding and kayaking.  These two have such a rough life!  

Last weekend we went camping at Lake Tanawax.  Its a small lake only about 45 minutes away.  It was fun just to get away.  The kids loved sleeping in the tent, making s'mores around the campfire and riding their bikes all around the campground.  Lance caught about 20 fish and was in heaven.  Coulee was on her best behavior.  I think she was just so happy to finally be able to go somewhere with the family!  She was so exhausted by the last evening that she passed out on Carson's sleeping bag.

It's been a great start to the summer... can't wait to see what the next month and a half brings!

Happy 9 years to us!

 Lance and I managed to get away for a weekend to celebrate our 9th anniversary.  We went down to Portland, stayed in a swanky hotel, and had lots of fun exploring and adventuring.  We slept in, went out to nice dinners, walked downtown to the farmers market, and beer tasted at the Portland craft beer festival.  It was a short but sweet getaway.  Happy 9 years to us!

Last day of school!

First day of school and last day of school.  She grew up so much this year.  Seven going on seventeen!  She had a fantastic year.  She loved her teacher, Mrs. Schukantz, and made lots of new friends.  Her reading skills have improved so much.  She is reading chapter books now and loving it. Her favorite subject was PE (of course) and recess!

Peace out first grade!  ☮