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Good-bye to summer

I have loved having my kids home this summer. I usually can't wait for school to start because the fighting and complaining that being together for 3 months can bring has driven me to the edge. But this year, I haven't minded those occational uprisings. I guess having Austin so sick changed my perspective. I am so sad that the kids head back to school Monday. I worry for me and I worry for Maylin. We will be bored and lonely. Here are some fun pictures of the last days of summer.
 

 


The girls sporting their matching outfits. The internet is a great place to find deals at the end of a season!!! Can you tell from Maylin's face that sometimes she gets to much loving?

 

 
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We took a walk up a trail near our home one evening for family night. It was great. We didn't go far or fast because of Austin, but we all enjoyed it! The sunset and view were breathtaking. Austin enjoyed being out. We let him tell us when to head back for a break. I think it was good so he could see how much he can or can't do at school.





Last week Alex and friends filled the sandbox with water! It was a hit. We had so many little boys from the neighborhood join the fun. Even Maylin couldn't pass up on the dirty action. During the mud fest, the kids were thrilled to see 3 Monarch butterflies playing around the yard. I was able to catch one with my camera. They were gorgeous!

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Anonymous said…
Oh my heavens, coordinating outfits, those are super cute!

Did you sew those?
August 22, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Good luck with school starting. It is a good time but kind of sad as well. Let's get together sometime when the kids are back in school:) I loved the matching outfits and the butterfly. Em would be lucky to have such a great older sister:)
August 22, 2008 at 5:54 PM
suburbanbrunette said…
I love every single one of these pictures. You could enter that butterfly one in a contest.
August 22, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Lisa and Tate said…
Cute matchie sisters!! Reminds me of me and my sis. Soooo cute

Glad Austin was able to go for that walk... cook picture of the temple... which one is it???

Lisa
August 22, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Rachel said…
Their matching outfits are so cute. Maylin looks so grown up.
August 23, 2008 at 12:02 AM
The Brown Family said…
Beautiful shot of the temple at sunset! Is it the new one on your side of traverse mountain, up from Ikea?? My girls guessed Mount Timp but then realized the mountains and surrounding houses weren't right!

Kim
August 23, 2008 at 10:06 PM
grandma GiGI said…
McKenzie is growing up to be a lovely young lady. Beautiful yard, great pictures. You do such fun things with your family.
August 24, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Anonymous said…
So adorable!
August 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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