Girls of Summer

Summer has officially begun!  School is out after some special end-of-the-year events.  McKenzie and Morgan are advancing to their next classroom setting for the summer.  Nanny was here to celebrate Morgan's birthday and close out the school year with the kids.  The neighborhood pool has officially opened.  And I have a novel in my lap.  Yes, it's hot and I am having those fantasies of living in Vermont for the summer, but hell, it's hot everywhere.  Global warming stinks. 




Today has been a tremendously relaxing day, thanks to Kim, who encouraged me to get myself going early this morning so we could hit the swimming pool before anyone else.  I remember the days when I went to the pool with a towel.  Looking at us today, it looks like we're preparing for nuclear fall out!  The mini van was packed with noodles, floaties, towels, sunscreen, snacks, a cooler for water, goggles, and the kids, of course.  Geesh!  We played in the pool for 3 hours with friends, Dax and Payton.  It was great fun and followed by even greater naps for all 3 kids.

I even had a chance to start my new novel, courtesy of Mom, called The Help.  The story is set in Jackson, MS in the 1960's and the author is brilliant.  She has the dialect spot on and I am super impressed.  I haven't read a novel in ages and I am super excited about this one.  Fantastic summer read!


So stay tuned for more updates on the Girls of Summer.  McKenzie and Morgan head back to Mt. Sinai on Tuesday and Maddie will be home for the summer with us.  Please pray for us.  Just kidding.  Hopefully we will have many adventures to share with you.  Happy Summer!