Here's what we've been doing in the last few weeks.
Summer is coming to a close quickly. A few schools & family members around the country have already started school.. we begin next week.
So we've been trying to enjoy every day, and squeeze in some fun things before we get back into our routine.
Ballet came to an end a few weeks ago.
The parents got to watch the final class.
There's my girl in the blue .... doing her own thing.. while all the other girls chose pink and purple.
I was a proud Mama for this.
Of course little brother just loooved watching...
He was pretty good.. he was even mimicking what the teacher was telling the girls to do. He is hysterical .. every.single.day.
Our summer garden fell victim to a lot of night rainfalls.. with little chance to dry out, thus, a lot of crops did not do to well.. mostly the tomatoes.. but we still have lots of celery, carrots, onions, herbs galore, and tons and tons of peppers of all varieties. Im hoping to make Jalapeno Popper Dip soon with our homegrown jalapenos
We have about 10 sunflowers lining our backyard fence, they all opened within the last 2 weeks, and they are so beautiful
We celebrated my lil sis's upcoming wedding with a beautiful bridal shower at my Aunt's house
The favors were adorable.. homemade jam.. so. good!!!
Samantha got to attend with me, she was so happy. She loved "helping" Aunt Shauna open all her presents & collect the wrapping..
More beautiful flowers in bloom in our backyard.
School Supply Shopping with SJ.
She had a list of things needed for this year. One of them was a notebook for writing which I am so excited to see as the year goes on. The program she is in is a very progressive one, which I a excited for. It should be a great prep for Kindergarten next year.
We picked up the traditional Tissues, Wipes, Folder, Notebook, and little school shoes that I think are so cute! And, the cherry on top, Mama even got a planner too! The past few years I've ordered an Erin Condren planner. But I found this rainbow one at Walmart... yes Walmart... and its the perfect size, fits right in most of my day purses/diaper bags. And it was $3.50. Yes I'll take it.
We got together with some friends from preschool for a playdate last week
This is one of Sassy's best friends from last year. They wont be in the same school this year, but I hope we can keep the girls connected
Little Fish.
Only swimming with little water wings.. she is so so comfortable and brave in Grammy's pool. Im so glad. She came a long way this year. Next year I bet she'll be almost swimming by herself.
We made a trip up to Lake Ontario this past weekend to a little town that has an adorable little kiddie carousel/amusement park. We packed a lunch and the kids did great... (im always worried about AG... he gets pretty worn out sometimes, and cranky) But he did great!
This was his first kiddie ride ever, and he loved it.
I told the girl operating it that she may have to stop the ride if he started screaming, or jumping ship.. but he sat there laughing and smiling.. and threw a fit when it was time to get off..
This little queen is a veteran.. she loves all the rides...
The kids had so much fun!
And another party... Samantha's friend from preschool turned 4 and all the girls got together for her birthday party. There were 4 girls all from her preschool there, and they all got along great.
Samantha busted open the pinata, and they were all collecting the candy loot
comparing candy bags... ha!
And that's what we've been up to.
Labor Day is right around the corner, and then school right after that.. summer is over (tear*)
Until next year.. But I think this summer we had lots of fun and we have some great memories.
Fall is my favorite, I just hope its a LONG fall..
