and we start off july rather busy

go go go.. that’s what july started like. but now i think we are going to have a bit of downtime before we go on vacation. should be nice. 🙂
first off.. someone turned 18.

someone is still lovely as ever.

we went on a boat with our gracious hosts for the 4th of july.


the fireworks were amazing! elsie fell asleep in my arms before the big finale! and caleb overcame his fear of Jaws. 🙂 such a wonderful night!!!

and one of cam. i was reading through his daily school journal from last year and was so touched by a number of his entries. he is my little writer, just like his daddy. here are a few of my favorites:
‘I think boys have it easier than girls because girls have babies.’
‘I don’t like the McDonald’s guy. I only like him because he gives out toys. I don’t like him because his food is disgusting.’– (this opinion doesn’t help mom when she’s craving some junk food.)
‘If I could choose my bedtime for the next year I would choose 7:30 because I get very mad if I don’t get enough sleep.’ (just like his mom!)

i’m definitely keeping that journal forever!!!!!!!!!! 🙂