Our summer has been really fun. At first it was flying by and now everyday seems like two. But I'm enjoying it immensely. We've been to the beach a lot. Soaked up a lot of sun (this is Paxton's and Charis' new favorite phrase). Played with lots of friends. And have loved the break from school. I'm learning a lot this season about just being content. To be happy with what is, because it is. To not believe my untrue thoughts.
A few pictures that go with the last post got left out. These will get comments.
We had a 3rd of July party on the 4th. Ask Caleb why. But it was a fun BBQ with good food and, of course, many hours of badminton. Here are the kid's 4th outfits from Grams. I love the dance moves going on here.
Rob and Sarah came to visit us for the weekend. We trade off visiting each other every 6 months. Its a fun relationship because Charis adores Sarah and her jewelry and dress wearing ways. And Paxton talks about Rob often. They are pretty good role models for my kids to have. Paxton felt like he looked like Rob with these glasses on.
We went tent camping at Laguna Mountains over the weekend with 3 other families from our church. I love camping. I love being outside all day long. I love seeing my kids play nothing electronic for 3 days in a row. I love not cleaning my house. 
One day we drove to Green Valley Falls and swam in the little waterfall pools. It was frighteningly slippery. But so fun for the kids.
Here is the whole group. I barely know any of these people. We were a last minute invite after another family cancelled. But I'm glad we got to go, and start relationships with them. We had a lot of fun playing games at night. Quiddler anyone? It's our new favorite game. We even did a round of Pit with our mouths stuffed with marshmallows...can you tell there were a couple of old youth pastors in the group?
We have a month until school starts. I'm looking forward to a lot more beach and friend time.
As of this week Charis is planning to do homeshool next school year and Pax is going back to the charter school. I'll keep you updated as it gets closer.
