The birthday girl and the big 12 !
Dear Children, Summer has begun and I think I'm going to like it. Dear Becca, Even though your Dad will only let you turn 11 + 1 I will let you turn 12! You are such an amazing girl and I am so happy you are a part of our family. I hope you had an awesome birthday! Dear Flat tire #2, getting a flat tire 2 hours after getting the first one fixed and the other three checked is not cool. The kids on the other hand had a fun time roaming the desert collecting beer bottles. Dear Hula Hoop, who knew that Avary got her skills from her Mamma? I knew but I had to prove it to the rest of them. Ha. Dear SunSplash, we had so much fun. The kids never got tired, I had to make them leave. They were happy the whole day. My only complaint? Now I'm broke. Dear Family, it was fun to spend some time with you. I love how you completely embrace my new family and love them. It makes me happy. Dear Dad, I love hearing you tell stories about all the crazy things you did. I mean, who else can say that their Dad has roped an eagle? Dear Hailey, you spent 3 days away at girls camp. We missed you. I am glad you had so much fun. Repelling and canoeing?..I never got to do that at girls camp! All we did was go on hikes. Dear Kade, you made me smile when you came into our room early one morning after eating breakfast leaned over to Will and whispered "Will I just finished my waffles they were perfect, toasted golden and just a little burned, it was awesome" gave a sigh of satisfaction then you walked out. Dear Unpacking, after realizing that my stuff just isn't going to fit here the garbage has been overflowing all week. Will I ever be done with it? Dear Blowup Pool, you were the best investment ever. All of the kids can spend hours out there. Water, trampoline and mud. A kids dream right. Dear Roaches, I do believe you are from hell. There have been five big roaches in the last week and a half INSIDE the house. I swear they follow me. I have had nightmares almost every night filled with roaches. I wake up feeling exhausted and traumatized. Dear Lukey, I can't believe you are turning 8! I am excited to come and see you baptized. Dear Will, thank you for taking us up to the mountain for the afternoon. It is so peaceful and a nice break. Dear Self, this week has felt long. It's annoying how many times you have to conquer the same fears when something brings them up. And I hate having to battle what I want to do and what my body lets me do. Although I am extremely grateful for the ability I have, I always want to be able to do more. I think tomorrow I will just take a break. Or try to ha.
