Door Co.

The pictures from the beach in the last post were taken at Peninsula State Park in Door Co.  We spent a great week there in early summer thanks to my parents.  My whole family stayed in this great house with a spectacular view.  There was golfing, window shopping in the cute little towns, great dinners, grilling, campfires, hiking, sightseeing, crafts, wineries, beach time, State Parks, plenty of ice cream, and a overall a great relaxing week with the family.  We can't wait to go back!

These Two

These two are already in full on sibling rivalry mode at age 5 and 7.  They are there for each other when they need to be and neither of them would know what to do without each other......but, do. they. fight!  They know exactly how to push each other's buttons.  They look so sweet, like they're the best of buds in this picture, and they were getting along in this moment, but listening to them fight is hard, and being a mediator is not fun. So these moments when they are having fun playing together, or offering to help one another out, these are the redeeming moments that wash away the fighting and bickering like the tide.  Maybe they too, could sense the calm of a summer day at the lake.

summer 2015

just like everyone else, our summer is quickly slipping away from us.  back to school in just two weeks!  I think we are ready though, Jack can't wait, and although Stella is nervous about starting at the elementary school, I'm sure she'll be just fine with her best friend Simone by her side in class this year.  I must say that I will enjoy a little more quiet time at home to get caught up on some things, and some one on one time with Reed in swim lessons and baby music class.  And as much as I enjoy summer, I also love fall and all that comes with it.  Cheers everyone, to a great school year!