Wrapping Up Summer 2016

The last few weeks of summer break flew by.  Here's a look at how our summer wrapped us. Despite the circumstances of their visit, it's always great to see my sisters.

Here's me with my brother and sisters..  You can tell from looking at me, that I had a major lack of sleep, but I really love this picture.

 Payton's summer got cut short when she got picked up for the 7th grade volleyball team.  She and Sarah are the only two 6th graders on the team.  Our kiddos have played a lot of sports over the years, but this is the first time we've had a student athlete in the family.  I had no idea the work and dedication it took.  Payton had many two-a-days, sometimes in a heat index well over 100 degrees.  She never complained!  Since school has started, she has to be at the gym an hour before school starts and play all the way to second hour.  I'm so proud of how well she's doing.  She's going to start private lessons soon and plans to play all through the rest of her school career.

Back to school shopping made us super hungry.  My girls love chowing down on Chinese food.  I love this picture of Addi.

 Payton and Karsyn are super silly.

Most summers, we find ourselves praying for rain.  That hasn't been the case this summer.  It's rained almost once a week.  Any reason to wear rain jackets make my littlest ladies happy.

 Our Natalie left for college.  We couldn't send her off without one more trip to our favorite ice cream joint.  We had to have pictures with our incoming Freshmen.  Here's Nana, Nat, and Papa.

 Me and my girl.

Uncle Billy called this picture a college day miracle.  All 7 kids were not only looking, but smiling!!!!!  I love this!  Seriously, I think it must be framed.

Blue eyed girls!

We laughed. We cried.  We ate yummy ice cream.  It was a great night.

We got back to school hair cuts.  Everyone got trims, except for Addi.  She got 6 inches cut off!  

We also cashed in our free custard coupons we got through the summer reading program.

Stephen and Evan had Rookie Camp at Junior High.  Yep, these boys are going to be 8th graders.  They learned the layout of school, got their schedules, and ate pizza.  It was fun.  I guess our guys were a little thirsty. lol!

All of the teachers at our preschool got new back to school room decor, which meant one thing - lots and lots of laminating.  We spent hours cutting.  I had to call for back up.  Payton and Evan both cut things out for almost 2 hours!!!!

Later in the day, we got Payton's sports physical.  There are times when I feel like I have being a mama together.  This appointment reminded me that I don't...not even close.  I think Payton's face says it all.

 We went to Meet the Teacher Night.  There are lots of changes in staff and facilities this year at both schools for the girls.  That meant it was a very hectic night!  Even so, I think it's going to be a great year.

 To wrap up our summer fun, we went skating with church friends.  I don't have any pictures, but we had a great time!  School has started and we are back to the business of being busy at our house.  We are doing our best to stay on top of things and so far, it's working out great. =)