Our summer was steady and intentional. It was the first where I wasn't dying at the end and at my wits end. The gift of another year older and me, a little wiser about it. We saved our trips for the end which allowed us to settle into a little daily routine - breakfast, math, reading (summer reading list - two dollars for every book finished), comprehension, get ready for the day, bible and quiet time. The parameters for bible time - everyone in their own room, and bible first for anyone who could read. Abby listened to her Tonie with her headphones and the rest of us opened and read our bibles and spent time with God. Sometimes we'd talk about what we read, sometimes we wouldn't.
We established Wonder Wednesdays with our cousins where we'd go all over Southern California exploring our corner of the world. We discovered the Cypress Library, bravely tried new foods, hiked to the Griffith Observatory and enjoyed the show. We jumped on a water bus in the Marina and toured the waterways. Found Hawaii quality shave ice. Picnicked in Palos Verdes with a view of Catalina. We also made it a point to go to the beach once a week when we were home. Dads came with us when they could. Swim lessons for all. VBS! Emerson pitched her team to State Championships!
Emerson got her ears pierced, experienced her first pedicure, took a sewing class (and made her own skirt!), and went on a girl's only night away with Aimee and I. She cooked dinner and made desserts. She grew so much in three months. Landon, who had not lost one tooth up to this point, lost 4 this summer.
As a family, we took our first big family vacation to Oahu. We stayed on the North Shore and made the most special of memories - snorkeling with a school of fish, swimming with turtles, chartering a boat and riding with dolphins, learning how to surf.
Summer is never complete without our annual family fishing trip and it did not disappoint. We ended summer with a few nights in Arizona, the kids did all the water park things and then we headed home.
Thank you, Lord. For all good comes from you.
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