Sweet Summer

Summer is the sweetest, isn't it? I will probably say that about fall, and winter, and spring next time they roll around...but for now, summer is definitely the sweetest.

I love the warm sun, swimming with my not-so-little-baby that probably would have been just fine if she had been born a fish instead of a human. 

I love the scent of sunscreen and the sun-kissed cheeks of Sahara as she laughs and plays in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.

The 4th of July, trips to the park, evening dashes as a family to grab a snow cone...Summer is lovely.

I am finding that this summer is even sweeter than last summer, now that S can enjoy the warm weather, and appreciate running errands without our winter coats. Whenever we step out to the yard, she is begging for the "wadee," (aka:water but she is really asking for the hose...) and as soon as I turn the hose on, she will promptly be watering my flowers, the grass, the sidewalk, and her ponytail. Why not?

The last few semesters, Josh has had a decent amount of night classes. So not only would we rarely see him during the day, we also wouldn't see him at night. I am thankful that even though he is gone long before S wakes up, we at least get him in the evenings. Everything is funner with that guy around.

One thing that I plan on focusing on more this summer, is slowing down, taking a breath of the hot summer air, and enjoying these moments. I have been remembering this last year, which was Sahara's first year, looking back on the time that has since passed, and I realize I have not been soaking up these precious moments as I should be. So, more pictures, more memories, more work, but also more fun. I am thankful for that, the ability to soak up these moments with my toddler and my husband.