The Beginning of July

The Beginning of July was hot Hot HOT!

The Bigs had 6 days of tennis camp.  Of course in different age groups so we had double time.  Thinking ahead to next year we'll be at Triple Time....

Summer memories in full swing.  This year vs last year

 Walking up to Tennis

 Some days are bliss!

 Keepin' him busy

 Staying cool

 I spy a cute LJ in pink shorts waiting her turn

 One of the super hot days, Miss Sally taking a water break in the shade

 Not many people signed up for this session because it was so close to the 4th.  Libby's last day she was the only one that showed up.  Solo lesson, sisters popped in to help when it was time to pick up balls.

 We found a spot in the shade where I could still see my tennis girls.  Helped pass the time less stressfully

 Somedays we make it out the door with no shouting or fighting

 So stinkin' cute

 June was Libby's 1/2 birthday so she got a date night with Reid.   She wanted a giant pretzel from Crooked Pint.  Added bonus, one of our faves works there!

 Success!

 They did a walk around the pond

 and DQ for dessert

 Crushin'

 Meanwhile Mama took the other 3 for a walk

 She loves her Daddy

 He sets a great example for them!

 We hit up or hidden gem of a beach.  It's tucked away, not many know about it, we almost always have had the place to ourselves when we go.  This is how we roll to the beach...this is also why Mama doesn't try to do this on her own during the week...

 We have arrived

 Makin' a train

 and then a fish bit my toe!!

 Buildin' things

 Love him

 Mason and I headed back a few minutes before the gang so I could get him changed and be ready to help tackle the rest of the crew....ready or not, here they come!

 Praying a Rosary for Father Don's last Mass at his parish

 Our Parish doesn't have donut Sunday in the summer.  So after Mass we headed to Costco...Sunday morning Costco Muffins the size of their head...allowing Mommy to quick grab the things she needs.  Look at Mason!!

 Makin' sure he got a sip of Mom's smoothie

 Successful naps!

 Neighborhood Chipmunk release party!

 Sally was prepping for Walker.  So sweet, love the innocent misspelled words

 "Self phones"

 Quick morning cut.  The seat didn't have a buckle, so I had to keep him in place.  We got creative with snacks and peek-a-boo with the comb

 Sally took the pictures :)

 The Girls are obsessed with doing hair and massaging feet, ain't no complainin' over here.  They insist on taking a picture when they're done

 I got creative a mowed the lawn while all 4 were home and awake.  Sally was in charge.  They did great.  I had about 10 minutes left and Mason was starting to get restless so Sally put him in his bike and they all walked the cul-de-sacs! WINNING...my neighbors probably think I'm nuts

 Daddy's turn for Salon while Mommy got a night out with Kari

 These two! I could watch them all day.  She is SO good to him and watches him more closely than I do, sometimes.  I would 100% trust her to watch him for a period of time.  Big families rock and have so many hidden gems and blessings!

 A peaceful morning where the kids were free to explore.  Not too hot, not too cold and nothing on the agenda

We're loving summer! It's going way too fast!