Right here’s a recap of our previous few weeks of summer time!
These Finish Of Summer time Blues (and Greens)
Birch Began College Yesterday!
He went to the identical classroom and instructor as final 12 months, so the transition went properly! He was excited to see his pals. (And lacking one very VIP buddy – you understand who you might be <3)
Flowers from Nona’s backyard!!
Every baby is requested to usher in a minimize plant or flower on the primary day.
Birch could be very proud he’s now a Massive Boy!
I obtained these finish of summer time blues
However earlier than faculty began, listed here are some snapshots of our previous few weeks of summer time, aka the canine days of August!
It’s at all times so bittersweet when summer time involves an finish. Fall is my favourite season, however summer time is a VERY CLOSE second, so we’re nonetheless a little bit unhappy. I can’t stand to suppose forward in regards to the climate in February. Generally I make myself keep in mind that once I’m dripping in sweat.
Massive Boy Lunch at Brazos
Whereas Birch was nonetheless in camp however Mazen was residence, we did lunch collectively at Brazos earlier than going back-to-school sports activities and faculty purchasing. We each agree: they’ve the most effective cheese sauce ever!!
Triple Pickle + This Is My Yam are my favorites. Surprisingly they’re each vegetarian tacos!
Water Balloon Battle!
On the most well liked day. Therefore the umbrella!
We watched the combat from the porch within the shade : )
Mommy & Me Time
As soon as Mazen was again to high school, Birch and I had about 10 days one on one. I’m exhausted, haha.
We did some at-home classes on the USA.
Picnic with Dad
Thomas took him to Sugar Hole on a picnic!
Water Desk Splashing
We cleaned the leaves out of the water desk and broke it out for a day. That is most likely the final time we’ll use it since Birch had extra enjoyable cleansing it than he did standing at it! Let me know in the event you’re an area who would really like it.
Splash Park
Persevering with the water theme, we went to the pool a number of occasions and to the splash park! Birch is now not petrified of the squirting water – it’s his new factor!
Cicada Looking
We found a number of cicada shells on the timber in our yard. Birch collected them.
After which in little boy vogue, he promptly crushed all of them within the driveway….
We discovered one alive on the storage wall! B has discovered to say “I like the sound of cicadas” since I say that on a regular basis.
Play Play Play
We performed with slime….
with pals…
And their cats!
Again to College Haircut
Are you even a child in the event you don’t get one!?
Exercises
I obtained in just a few Peloton exercises. Birch cherished it once I did Disney rides! (And was mad after they performed Disney songs he didn’t know.)
We additionally performed loads of Aladdin and went up and down the steps many occasions to fake we had been within the Cave of Wonders.
There have been additionally some walks! And I went to some health club lessons right here and there.
Date Nights
Thomas and I had two date nights to stability out all of the make imagine.
Crimson Pump Kitchen
The primary was to Crimson Pump Kitchen to have fun his buddy John’s birthday! Our buddy Anna joined too and we had a scrumptious 4-course meal that made us really feel very very like adults : )
The Wooden Brothers + Greensky Bluegrass
Our second date evening was to a live performance. We began the evening with margs at Zocalo and ended with a laser mild present!
That’s a wrap!
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