Summetime always ends with the "first day of school" picture. This is what a freshman looks like. Notice the fancy, first day of school outfit he wore. He has about 6 or 7 other outfits just like it, the shirts in varying shades of browns, blacks and blues and the jeans in blues. Didn't want a fancy bag for his H20 Polo gear either. The plastic grocery bag at his feet was what he asked for. He's a purist at heart.
It was mentioned at one time that Austen was taking Japanese as his foreign language. Somehow, that turned into a wonderful FSAG where the folks on the other side of the Orange Curtain brought wonderful Japanese cuisine. Not only did they bring it all, they cooked it all too. All the rest of us had to do was enjoy, which we thouroughly did!
There were times when the menfolk were out of the pool. Can you ever guess what they found to spend their time on?
You will never see a picture of Ethan without a car in his hand. This one is unusual, because there is only ONE car. Usually there is a minimun of four that he carries.
Uncle Scott is the master of flipping anyone who wants to be flipped in the pool.
Two pretty ladies. Notice the sweet, older woman in the background. That is Mario's mom. She came to be here for Michael's wedding and stayed for a few weeks. We were lucky enough that she was in town for an FSAG.
Anela got very very comfortable in the water. When one can swim every day for as long as one wants, one learns a lot very very fast!
Dave's rock garden is doing so well! I so appreciate just walking outside and getting a treat! I never get tired of it.
Beck and Grampa always manage to have fun together. Beck has also learned that Grampa never says "no" to another ice pop - no matter HOW MANY he has already had! Loves those purple ones!
Morgan has been a pro at this for a couple of years now!
Kendall has no qualms about the slide!
What else says SUMMERTIME than a pair of flip flops, even if they are as wide as they are long! (And Beck can even run in them!)
Of course to make this a PERFECT summer there would have to be pictures posted of lots of other families too. You know who you are. Love and miss you lots!
Fun post mom! It was fun to see all the pics and look at all the familiar background details of the yard, etc. It was especially a great treat to see Dave's amazing rock garden. Wow, I really really love that!!! And Austen sure looks ...old. I get to tell the story of us having our babies together often, and I love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteAaaaahhhh . . . perfect timing for me to read this. Just as it is beginning to get cold here, I loved reading that and looking at the pictures! I miss little lady Lilly! Oh - I'm sure my parasites have passed by now. Thanks for the reminder: )
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