And just like that, August is behind us, and we are back in the full swing of craziness.  


We tried to suck out every last ounce of summer before school started and even a little bit more after. :)

It’s crazy to think we were able to fit so much in with the Stephen’s visit and our camping trip to Bear Lake, but there is just too much summer fun to be had.  

We got the waterslide out one more time for the big kids. 


it was quite crazy, as usual. 


Then, once they were all back in school, we had a toddler party.  

It was pure heaven.  


We had five 2 year old girls and they just played and played. We dreamed about what life would be like if we didn’t have boys…we decided we could handle many afternoons just like this one.  There was no sword fighting, wrestling, hitting, attempts to knock the slide over.  

I can’t remember the last time (if ever) I witnessed a play date so serene.  


I think Ruby logged the most slides down the water slide and this was her face everytime she came out. :)  


These boys were there too, but they just entertained themselves and we didn’t see much of them. 

It was pretty much a perfect afternoon, sitting in the shade talking with my friends while our children actually played nicely and quietly.  

Ashley graduated from college, so we had to have a dance party to celebrate.



It was an absolute blast.  We impressed all the kids with our sweet moves.  And we are already looking for an excuse to have another one.  

We made our last Splash Pad and Pond visits.  


The boys both learned how to ride their bikes without training wheels, but for some reason I only have a picture of Crew documented.  


We did an end of summer backyard clean up and the kids picked weeds for the first time. They loved it. 

Had a much needed girls night with some of my favorites. 


It’s always the best when you’re laughing so hard you cry.  

Miles started soccer and is doing amazing!


and by amazing, I don’t mean he’s scoring tons of goals.  


I mean, he is participating, having fun, trying, and not throwing fits!!!!

He also thinks he belongs to the Everett family, so he can often be found photo bombing their family pictures. 


And he has also convinced Ellie to take him almost every Sunday to Riverwoods to catch Pokemon.  


We have one happy 6 year old around here.  

And I’ve been keeping busy with these 2 while the big kids are at school all day.  


Next up, back to school pics.  Only a few weeks late. :)