Summer sadness

I can't believe the summer is almost over.  I'm so sad!  I've really enjoyed my time with Claire Bear this summer and I am so happy I made her my priority.  I've grown so much closer with her and I'm thrilled with the growth she's had these past few months.
I'm not going to lie, there was quite an adjustment period for me when I first stayed home but I'm so much happier because of it.
We've been quite busy these past few months, celebrating holidays, birthdays, family vacations, anniversaries etc. (hence my absence).  Here's a picture review...

 We've been on some hikes...

 to Wheeler Farm...

 built forts for FHE...

 played in the park...

 celebrated 4th of July...

 road trip....

 Puget Sound...

 celebrated our 4 year anniversary...(love that man)

 took care of babies...(I used to dress up like Mary when I was little too)

and went on an adventurous camping trip...

Needless to say we have been a busy bunch.  I'm getting ready to start my new job as an academic coach and I'm excited.  It's really going to stretch me.  I'm excited to work with my new colleagues and I'm going to miss my friends in the classroom desperately.  This job is going to allow me opportunities to understand the human soul better and really practice being Christlike.  It's an amazing opportunity and I'm so incredibly humbled and honored to begin this new path.  It's a real blessing because I'll only be working 3 days a week, with less hours, and more flexible scheduling.  I'm going to have the chance to spend more time with the munchkin and support Steve while he tackles his hardest year of school.
That's what is new with us at the moment, just enjoying our last taste of summer.