AHHH Summer

I love summer vacation. I love getting the break from work, I love spending time with my favorite people, and I love being outside. I will admit that this time of year I physically feel exhausted daily as I work so hard at getting Laura and Sam to expend their energy that it does the same for me. I will admit that my to-do lists rarely get looked at and it's a good day if I get a brush through my hair. Nevertheless, I love summer break and the pictures below are my evidence why I feel this way.

We like to spend our mornings at the Saylorville Beach

Often times, we're the only ones there. 

Pretty clear water for an Iowa lake. 

Sam's an animal on his train bike. 

We look like castaways

Long Grove Strawberry Festival. I love this picture!

Laura got 2nd place in her division of the 1/4 mile race. She later told me she thinks she was speedy because of all the practice running she got when the boys would chase her at preschool. :-/

Sam was distracted by two fire engines during the race and finished last. We'll keep working, Sam. 

Laura assisting Eric while landscaping. 

We had to put on training wheels on Sam's bike as he couldn't figure out how to brake. He was eager to take them off again once he got the hang of it. 

Laura and Aunt Liz strike a pose as they play princess. 

Grandma and Sam working away on the workbench. 

Make your own pizza!

Say "cheese" Sam.