poolside

We learned quickly that Paulina loves the water!  So we've been spending a lot of time at the pool.  She kicks and splashes and laughs and it is so sweet to watch.  Madeline & Simeon have become little swimming pros-conquering the deep end this summer and loving it.  Anna has no fear.  She jumps under water, dives into the deep end, bobs her cute little head up and down.  She definitely wears a floaty and makes me constantly a bit nervous. 

and now she is 3

I can't can't can't believe she's 3.  When she was born, all my children were under 3.  Now they are all over 3.  I have no words.  This girl has so much life and brings so much laughter and joy to us all.  So thankful for her life. 

skates & peanut butter

Madeline was invited to a skate party recently and she LOVED it!  At first she was timid and wanted me to follow her and hold onto her walker.  Then she wanted me to just walk by her, then she didn't want me to walk by her at all but watch by the wall.  All of the sudden I looked up she had left the walker & was skating all by herself!  I was shocked.  She was so proud.  I've found myself being both overjoyed and overwhelmed all at the same time with Madeline.  She is getting so big and growing up so much.  She starts kindergarten in one week.  One week.  I can't handle it.   

And to top it off she went and made her own pb&j!  Love her.  

full & good & continuing on

Our summer has been so full and so good.  We've laid low, played lots, gone to the beach, enjoyed family and friends, and just attempted to rest and dwell in the goodness and craziness of our days.  Here's a start & more will come...