Hot one today. We spent some time swimming this morning. I feel like the summer is going by so fast. We're a day away from August already. Makes me sad, my free time is coming to an end.

Then this afternoon we headed to the fire station for the grand opening of the new station. My dad is so proud of the new facility & it was so great to tour it. 

I'm sure it's the first of many visits. Turned out great! And these kids sure love their grandpa. xoxo

Today we went to the diamond to watch Bhodi play for a bit. Great win. 

And... Marg is the first Brown child to get braces! She was not thrilled with the idea of a photo but she better get used to it. They'll be in all her photos for the next 2 years! 

She also needs to change her diet a bit. Way less sticky stuff & they say no gum. We'll see if she sticks to that! xoxo

 End of July & I have officially been given keys to my classroom. Mrs. Brown Room 209!

Lots of work to be done but I am slowly cleaning it out & bringing things in to make it my own. First magnet on the cabinet is Gary's elementary football picture. So blonde & little. I'm sure the 5th graders will love it.

Maeve and her friends played outside on the playground while I worked in the classroom. Then we had some time a the marina with Warrens.

And another beautiful sunset. xoxo

Never a dull moment with random nights at Veraghens.

 Always great conversation with friends & a lot of laughter. These boys had a little too much fun last night. 

Complete with shotgunning beers together by the pool. Love our neighborhood & the great friends we're surrounded by. Trouble!!! xoxo

 Some lake fun this past weekend with the Ebelings. Always a great time hanging by the fire, playing yard games & spending time on the water.

This is usually an August weekend for us & with a free weekend it worked to push it into July. So glad we did because the weather was perfect. We decided to keep it simple & boat across the lake Friday night for dinner at the restaurant on the lake. Beautiful sunset as well!

The rest of the weekend was filled with a lot of boat time & the sauna.

All of them in their happy places on the lake... 

Margaux, the sauna.

Marin, surfing.

Maeve, chilling on the boat with snacks. 

They'll all sleep well this week. xoxo

Wow, is summer busy! After we got back from the vacation, it felt like it was July before we knew it. One hole month of summer already done. So sad! Our girls were so happy that we were able to head up north for the 4th of July after we missed it last summer. Still so crazy to think of all the things we missed with the year of covid. Thankfully things are improving & life is somewhat returning to normal. Lots of interest in driving the boat this past weekend, the girls loved it. 

They also spent a lot of swimming & fishing. All three of the girls have friends on the lake, so it was nice for them to spend time with them as well.

We had to go back for bait after they used the entire first container of worms fishing all day, every day. Fun for them all to catch fish with each cast. Marin was the only one brave enough to take the hook out, the other two needed Grandpa.

Quick pics before we headed to the parade. It was hot again too. 90 degrees.

Annual whole group pic...

And we were off to the parade. We all felt like the parade two years ago was a little lacking. This one was great! Way more floats & as always way more than enough candy.

We went for a sunset cruise Sunday night before the fireworks. The lake was so quiet & beautiful.

The fireworks were great! Some of the best we've ever seen on the lake. It was had catching them all because they were being lit off in every direction. So much fun for the girls. Maeve even braved them from the dock. Maybe that fear is wearing off?? Wishful thinking! Happy 4th of July!! xoxo