
crafting flower fairies with Mary,
stair sledding,
hiking through wildflower fields,
and organizing Wednesday tennis dates with Grandpa Fritz.
Almost every day included a bike ride,
reading on the front porch
and writing fairy stories.
Ever the indulgent brothers, Hans and Stefan allowed Mary to play beauty parlor.
Turnabout is always fair play.
Now my children are hanging over my shoulder–“You left out Wasp Wars and the chickens, rafting the Provo River, hiking to the cave…”
I can only capture a little; we mourn that our days slipped by too quickly. Tonight they are lining up their backpacks, gathering school lunch supplies and reminding Erik that they need blessings before starting school tomorrow. I wish we’d had another week or two of summer but I’m invigorated by their enthusiasm for fresh pencils and new classes. It’s time for me to finish all the tasks I’ve neglected; dot my i’s and cross my t’s.
And ever, always, every day at home is sweet.
Lisa
Next year, We’re having summer camp at your house! I need to try stair sledding that looks amazing! And my girls always used to fix Dean’s hair and spray it with water…they called it “blackening Dad’s hair”!
Ah summer…can it be gone already?
Jeanelle
What a lovely summer in your home. Been thinking about you and wishing you love and happiness. xoxo
Tracy
Happy Back to School to you all! We still have two weeks at home! Maybe I’ll send my kids out to play with you. xo
Blue
Funny, none of that banana bread ever ended up on my doorstep!
Would it be strange to say congrats to Eric? He’ll be amazing.
♥
annie
A lovely glimpse into your summer. My favorite picture by far is the “tennis one” where one boy has on one white sock and one black sock…That is totally my life. (I have four boys and two girls)
Cath
Michelle – I love this post SO much. All the photos are so precious. And I need a tutorial on those flower fairies. What’s most beautiful though, is your content. How you let them be. I love you.
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I love this post! Stair sledding looks so fun and Xander and Mary’s faces are priceless when they’re making the faries.
Judi
What a lovely family! I LOVE the nerd outfits!!! I only wish Bri’s school didn’t have a dress code! He would have been Nerd #3! Hope to see you soon!
What a lovely summer you had.
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I’m trying hard not to be envious. This summer was really hard. I love sweet, simple summers.
And, as always, I love how you capture the magic.
~Michelle