Goodbye Summer

I can't believe summer is already over and it is time to go back to school on Monday!!  It seems like yesterday I was saying goodbye to my class and getting ready to have my baby girl.  It has been a crazy & tiring summer, but also the most precious and rewarding summer I have EVER had.  It has been SO much fun to be able to stay home with my three babies.  Our family has truly felt complete after having Paisley.  I am one blessed mommy, to three amazing kids!  We didn't do anything really big this summer, just did a lot of small things.  And, I was actually pretty surprised at how much I actually could still do with three little ones. I do believe the jump from two to three was easier than from one to two.  Plus, with Paisley being the dream baby, it made things A LOT easier.  :) Even though I am not a full time stay-at-home mommy, I feel blessed I have a job that allows me to be one in the summer! Here are a few highlights from our  wonderful summer: 

1. Visiting Grandma and Grandpa at the ranch (My mom and dad were a HUGE help to me this summer, taking the boys for days at a time.  This allowed me to have a break, give me one on one time with my little girl and made the boys feel extra special.  I know this is a memory they will never forget!) 

2. Swimming at our NEW neighborhood pool!!  Logan had swim lessons here twice a week and it helped burn off a lot of energy for the boys most days!  Paisley even got to go for a dip a few times! 

3. Taking the boys to the circus!  The cotton candy was a BIG hit! :) 

4.  Spending lots of time in the evenings outside, (usually in the water.)  The boys loved painting with water, washing our cars and playing in the summer rain!  Anything to cool off from the horrific HEAT!! :) 

 5.  Spending time with sweet friends.  We went on constant playdates to the mall play area, library, waterpark, water fountains, Bonker's, playground, Chick-Fil-a, movies, etc.  We loved getting to spend time with old friends and getting to know new ones even better!  The boys also took classes at Little Gym this summer with their friends too.  I just don't have pictures from all of these events!  :)   

  

  

6.  Getting to know my baby girl and watching her personality blossom!  Love you Sweet P!! 

7.  Watching my boys relationship grow and grow!!  I just loved all of the time they got to spend together this summer.  They truly are best friends! 

8.  Becoming a girl mommy!!   

9.  Spending a great 4th of July with friends and family! 

10.  Watching my boys discover and learn new things!  (This was the day we saw a BEAUTIFUL rainbow after a summer rain!)   

11.  Playing in the rain in their "underwear!"  Spencer even learned how to potty this summer outside too, (thanks mom for the potty training headstart!) :) 

12.  Relaxing and Fun evenings, (It was nice getting into our lazy summer routine!) 

13.  Spending time with my family.  My aunt Barbara, cousin Lisa and cousin Sarah came up many times this summer to hang out and help with my kiddos.  They were such a big help to me and I loved sharing this time with them!  I even took some pretty shots of Sarah for her sophomore year pics! :) 

Also, getting to know more of Stephen's cousins! :)

 14.  Watching Paisley's brothers fall in love with their little sister! :)  She is truly in big brother heaven and one lucky little girl!

  

 Happy Summer Sweet Angels!!!  Mommy can't wait for next year! ;)