June.  My favorite month in Utah.

swim lessons:

Like the first 2 weeks of every summer, Julianne and I signed the kids up for 9:00 swim lessons.  

The boys’ teacher wasn’t the most engaging, so they spent a lot of time hitting each other with the kick boards.  They at least loved it.  :)

Pond Days:

Lots of Pool Days:

I am entering a very nice pool phase.  I’ve actually gotten to sit in my lounge chair for almost half of the time on each pool trip!


Ruby fell asleep as we were gathering all the kids from all corners of the pool.  

We also lucked out to have friends with a neighborhood pool and we jump at every opportunity to hang out there.  This is what summer is all about. 

Playdates:

We aren’t used to having lots of people over to our house and then actually play inside.  it’s been fun.  One week we had 10 kids for lunch everyday but one.  It’s amazing having all this space and not feeling claustrophobic or like they are completely trashing the place.  

I will be happy when this dirt is finally gone though!

Couldn’t find Miles and Gavin one afternoon…they were taking turns reading DogMan outloud to each other. :)  

Tajen is always a very popular guest.  

All 4 kids are always fighting over him and he is a very good sport and makes sure to play with each one.  

best playdate(s) of the month though was getting to have Crew’s best friend Madden over.  He moved to Alabama, so we were so happy he came to Utah to visit.  

Crew and Madden together are just my favorite.  They just have such similar temperaments and are both just the sweetest 5 year olds ever.  We miss Madden so much!

And then other friends take pity on us and our treeless dirt yard and invite us over to play in their backyards where we don’t melt because it’s shady. 

Summerfest:

We’ve got our routine down and it’s barely stressful anymore.  


Miles knows how to work the parade too and came away with the most stuff.  Shirts, fidget spinner, frisbee, icecream, coupons, magnets…that kid knew what he was doing.  

Father’s Day:

The kids made Paul a cute poster about all the awesome dad things he does and we all made him Oreo cookies.

It’s barely stressful cooking in my new kitchen with this bunch.  

Nature:

One of the best things about summer is our girls nights shift from dessert places only, to hiking, followed by dessert. 

Townhouses:
We still frequent the townhouses to see our friends and bask in their shade.  

We were ecstatic to still get an invite to potluck and movie night. 

I am shedding tears less frequently about moving.  But, oh my goodness do I miss these people!  I do enjoy the over the top greetings we receive when we come back though and Roman running down the sidewalk yelling “Kelsey, you’re home”.  :)  


I think this place will ALWAYS feel like home and the moment I smell those trees I am instantly relaxed.  

**Birthdays
**
Crew and I had birthdays.  

Crew will get his very own birthday post, because he’s pretty much the best. 

Macey and I got pedicures.

Ashley and I took Miles and Penelope to their beloved 2nd grade teachers wedding reception.

And then Paul made me a quadruple layer chocolate cake.  

**Ruby
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In case you were wondering, Ruby is still crazy, wild and a pain.


I really don’t know what to do with her most days. She did get into the preschool I wanted in the fall, so hopefully they can get her in line for me. :)  


She loves to stand on the counter and throw things.  Here I caught her making her barbies fly.