Last Week of Summer

   What a great summer vacation we had this year!  We packed in a lot of fun.  I definitely think the highlight of all summer was staying in the tree house.  It was such a nice, relaxing vacation that we are all still talking about.  We have had a great time and lots of adventures, but sadly it's time for Ashlyn to return to school.  We asked her what she wanted to do in her final week.  We managed to get a lot done.  She slept outside in a tent in the backyard, we went to the Parade of Homes, we went mini golfing, we ate lunch at two of her favorite lunch places, we went to the cabin for her final weekend, and had a special back to school dinner.  Whew!  Last week was a busy one!!!

Setting up the tent

They were so excited

Our little batman

Almost ready

They picked a great night.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous and they didn't get cold at all. 

Gracie couldn't sleep in the tent, but did try out the sleeping bag. 

Golfing

Dawson did a great job this time hitting the ball with the club.

This course has a teepee!

   We had yet another wonderful weekend at the cabin.  Growing up, my family had a different cabin that we spent a lot of time at.  One of my favorite memories of this cabin was a swing that hung from a huge tree branch.  We spent countless hours swinging on that swing.  My mom got a similar swing for the cabin for the kids to try.  This weekend, Joey and my dad finally figured out the best way to hang it.  The girls went crazy for the swing.  The boys didn't think too much of it yet.  Ashlyn and Ella were literally on that thing all weekend.  I think one day they will have similar fond memories of swinging at the cabin.  

First try at the swing.  We had to get creative in finding something to put against the tree in case someone got a little too close 

Our little daredevil

Ella swinging.  She insisted that Uncle Joey push her since he pushes the highest. 

Gracie having a great time

This week when I write her 5 month post I will update more, but look at this girl!  She always been really good at supporting her legs and standing, but now she like really wants to stand. 

She looks so big!

Cutest kitty girl in the world!

   We have made it a tradition to go to a local pizza place on the night before school starts.  I had the same tradition growing up and looked forward to it every year.  It's a neat pizza place with an 1800s theme and even had an arcade to play in.  Ashlyn was very excited to have her last summer break dinner there.  We had a great time.

The girls and I

Sweetest girls in the world!

Joey and Dawson playing pin ball

 Ashlyn and Auntie usually take a picture together in the photo booth.  This year it was broken, so they sat down and I took some pictures with my camera.