flavOrs of suMMer

Where have I been? Oh my..so much has been going on and honestly I've not had the energy and strength to sit down and post new pics. How are you? How is your summer? Good? Refreshing? Fast paced or are you taking a more layed back approach? Are you enjoying these unscheduled days?  

I've had a few talks with my sweet guy and close friend and I've had to be intentional about slowing down. Yep, that means looking at the calendar and scheduling days of just being here together. Being content. Enjoying the time that is unscheduled and cherishing it. It's been a good eye opener. I'm one that wants to go and do it all and of course I want these little kiddos to have a great summer..so I plan fun things for us which I love but sometimes with the heat I think we all about fall over. :) 

So to catch up a little, here are a few of our different

flavOrs of suMMer!

 I've been making some mad homemade waffles..A LOT! Gotta share this recipe with you. 

Tan already and the barbie? I have no clue where her head was during this picture. 

A crisp glass of wine in the backyard on a hot summer evening.

Pushes from Sissy on the swings doesn't get much better. Especially when they're cracking each other up.

and croqouet? when was the last time you played?

 These colorful things sit on our kitchen counter, how can you not smile at a rainbow of colors? 

A special girls first dance recital.

 A first tooth was lost and the first visit from a tooth fairy came to our house!

Play outside in the 105 degree heat or surprise your girls and go see Judy Moody?! 

Goggles that truly work and have been a HUGE hit!

Zoggs is the brand and I found them at TJMaxx..go grab a pair! They're awesome. 

 Oh yes..I'm crafting.

I've found myself making gifts & conquering some other projects around this nest.

Isn't this bag the cutest?

I think this size might hold my lipsticks and glosses : )

and check out the inside..

It has a home and I'm pretty sure she likes it! 

And this little one. 

I can't keep up with the amount of clothes and dress up clothes that we go through in one day.

Imaginations are soaring..from thing to another: princesses, Jedi's, Barbie's, playing house or school.

I love the sounds in this house.

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More pics to come soon.

I hope you're capturing your summer 

with your camera or your pen & journal,

capture this time.

It's precious

& you 

won't get it back.