Summertime Catch-up

Hello all! I know I promised pics from Fish Lake but guess what? I didn't take a single one. I was too lazy. That proved fortuitous though - Wade's birthday and the first day of school were also coming up and I couldn't find my camera battery charger, even though I've completely turned my house upside-down. My camera's battery died in my arms this morning as I was taking the last of the 'first day of school' shots. So, dear reader, if you are in possession of a Panasonic Lumix camera and don't mind loaning your charger to me for a few hours, let me know.

ANYWAY. I guess it's time for me to wax nostalgic, seeing's how the kids are all off to school and summer is officially over.

Nothing to do with summer. Wade was so tired he didn't even eat, just climbed in the chair and fell asleep.

And now... swimming at the pool!

A torrential downpour that I quite appreciated. I always love it when my grass gets watered and I don't have to drag the sprinkler around the yard.

Bella's goreous new dress

Swimming at Spanish Fork Reservoir

I think the looks on their faces means the water's COLD!

   Chance didn't want to get in the water because of the cold.

Does this mean he's getting old?

Carter happily played in the dirt for hours and only ate a little bit.

Wait, a lot. You should've seen his diaper that night.

Wade mostly played in the dirt too, but he got in the water toward the end.

Bella and her cousin Addison sunning their backs on the beach. They were entirely inseparable.

We've had a great summer. Although I'm excited for the kids and will be happy to have less mess, more food, and less noise around here I can't say I'm totally happy that summer is over. What will I do without my boys to babysit or start computer games for Wade? What will I do without my silly kids to make me laugh or fully describe their video games in step-by-step detail while I yawn? Wait, I think I can survive without that last part. The good news? Lake Powell is in 3 weeks, so summer doesn't feel completely over yet!