I'm thankful for both. I love being on the go, with a few down days here and there for some sanity. We've gone on more adventures, enrolled in more classes, done more swimming, enjoyed more camping, and tried to make ice cream. We've skipped naps and stayed up late. We've gotten bug bites and discovered witch hazel for treatment. We poured a cement pad on the side of the house, bought a truck and sold a motorcycle. We've killed two bunnies and lamented that there is still one eating the fruit of the garden. Pandamania invaded our church and we sing its songs on a daily basis. We read lots of books and earned a free doughnut. We cheered for our faster pastor and picked strawberries followed by 16 batches of jam. Saturday saw us observing the butchering of our pig named Bacon. We went to the beach in the rain. We've played at numerous parks with church friends and swam in my sister's pool. Gary deserved cheering as he played softball and sympathy as he injured his knee. Soccer camp, dance camp, and basketball camp. We got invited to a cottage for an afternoon and to a trailer on a lake. We saw life long friends who came in for a wedding. And America does have talent. It has been glorious!
The summer was a blank slate. We didn't have a lot of plans and I wondered how our days would be filled. They have been filled in great ways and we are learning, growing, enjoying, singing, cheering, and loving each other. Sure, we have fights. Sure we get cranky. Sure. What family doesn't?
Know what is really cool? It is August. August could be sad because summer is almost over. August could be depressing because it can get really hot. August could go by us in a moment if we don't take advantage of it.
Our favorite vacation of the year is coming up: Cottage week with my family. We talk about this vacation all year long. There is still blueberry picking, roasting hot dogs, friends visiting from Chicago, a 1 1/2 mile walk for charity, preaching at Camp Roger, a 40th birthday party for a friend, dessert with girlfriends, folks over for supper, visiting my sister's family at the Conference Grounds, a date with Gary. . . wow. We've got tons to do yet!
When it is written out like this I'm amazed. I'm amazed that there are so many opportunities for us as a family. We continue to grow and learn and love each other. Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer--there is lots of time yet.
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