Where Did Summer Go???

Well, this summer was a busy one! We had a lot of fun and a little drama along the way. We had scout camp, girls camp, gymnastics camp, football camp, a campground next door with a pool (can you say 2 hours per day?), our own campground in the woods by a creek, campouts, Camp Rock...did I miss any??

Mike and Jill and Family came to visit over spring break. We had a lot of fun. We took a day trip out to Kirtland, OH, which is about 3 hours away.

We had a lot of fun. We really miss being close to family and are so thankful when you all come to spend time with us. You are welcome anytime!

Tom and Heidi and Family also came for a visit. We were excited to see them, and are pleased to report that our favorite Superhero came along, too.

Again, it was great to have family with us. We have lots of room and fun stuff to do close by. Hope to see you soon!

The summer wasn't all fun and games. Allison, who is a little kamikaze, finally found something she couldn't successfully jump off of, or fall from. After falling off of stools, counters, stairs, toys, chairs, tables, etc., etc., she broke her arm jumping off of an inflatable toy (something you are actually supposed to jump from...go figure!).

She was a real trooper, and hardly complained at all. Her biggest problem with having to wear a cast for a few weeks was not being able to spend her afternoons at the pool. The cast is off, and her arm is fine, and now she is ready for some more daredevilry.

Janna just got back from a trip to Utah. She spent lots of time with family, jumped on trampolines, stayed up late, played games, ate lots of dessert, pierced an ear or two...and had loads of fun. She really had a SPECIAL time with her Mother in one of those epic life events. She felt quite blessed to be there to support her Mom.

Janna always has fun with her family and wishes she could spend more time with them. Of course we don't like to have her gone- Dad has no clue how to style girls hair. But, if we didn't let mom out every once in a while she might lose it. Plus, we wouldn't get pictures like this:

Summer has been lots of fun. Hard to believe it is already over. Now we will have to start raking leaves and carving jack-o-lanterns. Wait 'till we post pictures of our GIGANTIC PUMPKINS...