Those Lazy Summer Days

It's hard to believe that another summer is ending and school starts this week. Last week we went to the lake and canoed the Spring River hoping to pack in just a little more summer fun. The kids and I went to the lake with the Carters and we had a great time. Everyone, including Emma tubed, and the boys jumped off the cliffs. We just had a great time relaxing and playing.

We came home Friday, and headed back Sunday to the Spring River. This time Daddy and Uncle Eric and Pawpa came along. We spent the day on the river and everyone had a blast. We will miss those lazy days of summer. Emma and Max floating in Norfork.

Max, Drake, Molly and Jack

Max, Molly, Drake and Jack getting ready to jump.

That's Jack in the yellow life jacket. Momma was nervous!

Jack getting ready.

Drake and Max

Jack driving the boat.

Drake and Emma

Max and Emma tubing.

Peace out!

Emma was done. (So was momma.)

Happy Birthday Jack!

Jack getting ready to blow out the candles.
New catcher's gear.

He got a picture of him catching at his state tournament.

A new Shuffle!!

Loves his new bat!

Saturday was Jack's ninth birthday. We had the whole family over to celebrate. He got a new IPod Shuffle, catcher's gear, a baseball bat, Harry Potter stuff and G.I. Joe stuff. He loved everything. He had a great day!

My kids are so blessed to have so many people who love them. Their grandparents and aunts and uncles, and cousins have always been there to help them celebrate the special times in their lives. I am so thankful that they are growing up with such a great family!