catching up...

and putting my feet up for a moment.

i think this has been our busiest and most fun summer EVER. well, at least the girls have been nonstop busy; i still had to work through lots of it.

between ceb's 15th birthday and the 1st day of school we had our annual leavenworth "kamping" trip and a fabulous whale watching trip with jason's dad & stepmother.

school started back up today and i must say i am happy for the return to routines. i love fall (yes even the rain) and the slower pace that life seems to take on...except for soccer games & practices.

ceb got her driving permit and she starts drivers ed on monday...are you feeling a little nervous? cause I sure am. i think she'll do fine, but i don't feel ready for this.



today i really feel the need to remember the wonderful summer and just how lucky we all are. between friends, church and family (especially my very amazing parents) my kids have so many great opportunities and experiences that many kids don't get to have. we truly are blessed!