What a bad blogger am I? Does anyone else out there feel so overwhelmed and busy that they can't keep up? That's the way I've been feeling lately. If anyone is still reading my badly neglected blog, you can click over here if you want to see what I've been up to. I was really over-scheduling myself in May and June and I'm taking the lessons learned and hoping to put a better family/work balance back in my life. But in the spirit of keeping my blog relatively up-to-date so I can "scrapbook" our life for me to look back later, I wanted to do another catch-up post on what we've been up to in June.
Kara celebrated her 12th birthday on June 3. That evening was just a fun family outing to the batting cage and driving range.
That weekend, she had a small party with two of her closest friends at Sweet & Sassy, followed by a yummy dinner.
Kara had two cakes and this was how she made her wishes. I love it!!
Kara's big gift was a new iTouch. We loaded it with Chinese movies and music. She has been introduced to the joys of iTunes gift cards!
The girls had fun during their last day of school. This was Kara's last day in elementary school, so an extra big day for all of the 5th graders. (sniff, sniff) I made this to decorate Kara's locker.
Leila's teacher threw water balloons at her class. Her teacher was awesome!!!
Of course, Mia wanted to join in on the action.
The outgoing 5th graders paraded around the halls as the school bell rang. Seriously, I am SO not ready for a middle schooler!!
Since school let out, the girls have been golfing nearly every day - either just going to the driving range or going with their daddy to a small golf course. These shots were taken during our family golf outing on Father's Day.
And what's summer without lots of swimming?
And good ol' back yard slip-n-slide fun...
Ahhhhh, it feels so good to get this posted.
I hope you are enjoying your summer!!
21 comments:
What a fun post!
Happy Summer!
Beautiful photos as always.
Jill :)
Great post Michelle! I love to follow along with your beautiful family! Looks like you are all having a fabulous summer! (Is it just me, or is it going by WAY to fast???) Loved the pics of Kara "graduating" and the water balloon pics. Too cute!
looks like summer life at your house is pretty fine!
Lea
xo
What fun pictures! The girls are beautiful!
I know how you feel, I too feel overwhelmed with our busy life. I'm resigned that I will never catch up....just enjoying the day we have.
Happy belated birthday to Kara...our sweet girl had a birthday on June 3rd too!
What a great update! I've been a bad blogger lately.
wow... i am just so in awe of your kids, most especially Kara- she just seems to have so perfectly melded into her new family.
LOVE the photos, as always! we need to do summer your style!
Oh my -- your update is perfect and so fun! Those girls have some mad golfing skills -- very cool! Your photos are priceless. And sweet Kara -- off to middle school!! Wow -- she's beautiful as are your other two too! :)
janet
Michelle, I totally feel the same way..... I am stressed and overwhelmed and often feeling like I don't know what to do first. My blog has been pretty neglected...and even worse, I feel like I have negelected my other bloggy friends who so faithfully comment and follow my blog. It is such a tough juggling act!!
Even though you are busy, it looks as though you are thoroughly enjoying your summer with your family:) Beautiful photos of all of your summer fun!!!
Have a wonderful week~
Lisa
I love your updates!
Thanks for sharing snapshots of your life!
I know exactly how you feel. I am SO behind on posting any pictures of Tyler. I'm still editing pictures taken in April :) There just is not enough time during the day to get everything done.
Looks like you guys are having a great summer so far. Love the pictures on the golf course. Looks like you have a couple of naturals :)
Take care -
Robin
All great photos, but I absolutely *heart* the golf swings and slip n slide fun - those are awesome!
Great post...I loved watching the 5th grade festivities. Our soon to be 6th grader didn't have nearly as much fun. Wait until I tell him the teacher threw water balloons at her class!
Your girls are simply gorgeous...love the water fun pictures...that's one of our favorite activities!
Great update!!! I love the fifth grade pics...love the idea of decorating their lockers! Their golf swings are AMAZING!!! Beautiful girlies :) I have shut down my blog, so stay in contact on FB!
I've been following your photography site and know you've been one busy lady. Your photos are beautiful as are your girls. I think a lot of us bloggers have been slacking lately due to busy schedules and summer fun. Glad to see you and your family are enjoying each other.
Looks like an awesome summer so far to me!! Have lots more fun this summer, I know you will ;) Love the slip and slide captures!
O how much I love your pictures. Girls are so beautiful! Have a great great summer! Katrina
what a fun post
i love all the shots all I can say is
WOW
I'm trying to catch up as well! You guys have been having a ball! The poster you made for Kara is just beautiful too!
I LOVE the golf swing! Such a beautiful picture:) Looks like everyone is having a great summer:) Hugs!
Hi Michelle~
I had a little extra time and instead of cleaning house I decided to check in my favorite blogs. I feel like I kind of keep up with you on Facebook but this was a treat.
I love seeing all the fun your girls are having. Leila is really, really growing up and is getting prettier every day. Kara is pure joy. Mia has so much spunk and is darling. I know they keep you and Nolan busy but what joy they bring.
Hope to catch up more soon.
Love you~
Lisa
Absolutely beautiful pictures of your beautiful children! Wow!
Kelly
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