summer days...

Last summer is kind of a blur. I spent it with a newborn and celebrated a bunch of "firsts" with basically a lump that would smile and coo. Yes, it was all fun because it was her "first" time doing everything, but it was pretty calm and quiet.

This summer? Couldn't have been more different.

This summer I had a toddler and holy wow the fun. I'm super stoked for fall and all the fun that it brings but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a tad sad that all this summer fun is over...

There were hikes...


..lots of pool time (which the dogs have now taken over as their hideout. Guess we were done with it!)...


...nature walks...


..and ice cream dates.


We've learned how to blow bubbles...


...watched fireworks..


...hung out at the splash pad a bit..


..and did some swinging.


There's been days of sidewalk art..


...playhouse time..


..and dog washing days.


We've ate lots of ice cream, frozen yogurt and popsicles.


Simply; we've had a blast.

I'm a bit bummed that summer is over. Even more so after this little walk down memory lane. But guess what?

Up next is fall. Which means pumpkin patches, hay rides and trick or treating. It means football, carnivals and state fairs. It means another season of watching my sweet girl take in life.

Man, I can't wait for that.