I've created a blog post by this name at least three times and each "Simply Summer" post is relatively the same...we are a predictable bunch. Even during a pandemic like Covid, we are pretty much up to the same things we do every summer, finding ways to fill the very long days.
She has continue to work all summer at Bahama Bucks. Savannah is such a super star there, they named a shaver after her. She recently had a review and received excellent marks and a great raise! She loves her job.
When it's not too steamy hot, we are still enjoying night time walks at the Helotes Fitness Park. It's definitely one of our favorite activities together. Sometimes all four kids go, but I can always count on Jonas and Lorelei for sure. The sky is the best between 8:00 and 9:00, just before the park closes.
My shiny new room prior to moving in boxes. The furniture arrives on Monday.
July usually means yearly appointments, pool time, family, fun, food and a little bit of school prep always sneaks it's way into the summer days.
The Fourth of July was not that different from others. We had family pool time, grilled at home and watched fireworks from the front porch. Lucky for us, we have a perfect view of Fiesta Texas, who was still doing fireworks.
The whole family invested nine days in the completion of this beauty. Delilah the dog even had her part in it (she ate a piece!). This puzzle was ordered by John in May...and finally arrived in July! He honestly put the most work into it. It was super easy to get sucked into and lose an hour or two of time. But so satisfying!
(Can you find the piece Delilah ate?)
Savannah and I have had some quality one on one time. She took me to breakfast at Snooze Eatery, which I highly recommend.
Bailey has been working hard at Domino's all summer too. He saved up enough of his own money to buy his little dream car.
This cutie is a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino, imported from Japan and a right sided drive, which is really strange. It's so tiny and zippy. He even got his very own insurance policy for it. He's quite pleased.
We have continued to enjoy regular outdoor activities, like the pool and park. I am a big fan of cloud and sky pictures! They are never quite as beautiful as what I see with my own eyes.
We found this cute tiny park off Dezavala before we headed to the pediatrician for their well visits. Jonas measure 6 foot and a 1/4 inch at just 14! Lorelei on the other hand is 4 foot 8 and 3/4. He's in the 97th percentile, she's in the 2nd. It's always been this way, it's just a lot more noticeable now.
I've played around with the patio a lot this summer, adding and rearranging frequently. I'm loving this layout best. The evenings are usually cool enough to enjoy time out there. I also no longer rush the dogs with their business in the early mornings, now that I have somewhere so lovely to sit and enjoy the sounds of morning.
Mid-July little bits of school always seem to creep in, especially this year, and not just because of Covid. I started moving into Wernli. It's not quite finished yet, and things like furniture are on the way, but little by little, it will be home soon. I've had several Zoom meetings about the upcoming year and how we will handle in person and distance learning. I have to say overall, I'm feeling positive. A good attitude about it all can be the difference!
Home life has been simple...filled with naps, late nights, lots of movies, reading and of course someone is always in the kitchen cooking.
This home is always full of life and love.
Happy August friends...
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