Have you missed us?!

You'll notice the date stamp is wrong. I started writing this almost a month ago! So now it says it's from August 1st; but it's actually today!
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Sorry it's been so long; but we've been busy around here. It seems that I can't keep on top of everything at once, so this time it was the blog that went by the wayside! July and August have been full of fun summer times and some boringness - which isn't always bad. I guess the summer wasn't what I thought it would be. I tried working from home again, which didn't work out quite so well as it did last year. Everyone's a year older and a little more demanding of my attention. We didn't make very many swimming playdates nor have we gone to the beach at all! I haven't read any relaxing books and haven't felt very content. Probably the most exciting part of the summer has been getting ready for school and Ellie's fall extra-curricular activities! That's not true, Brian and I took a trip to Boston in July and we just welcomed home his sister, her husband and our niece, Zoe. I shouldn't complain at all. We are still blessed beyond measure. It has just been a trial period for me and a time of reflecting on who I am, what I'm doing and where I'm headed. What's good about all of those things and what needs to change. Some of those things I can affect and some require patiently waiting on the Lord. So, without further adeiu, here's the summer in pictures:

We started the summer with Ellie falling out of her bed for the first time!

Ellie and Ava at gymnastics - this is actually in the spring!

Ellie jumping into the pit - I remember those days!
Me and Brian in Boston

Ellie's performance at her Tinker Bell camp - I'll post video later.

Grandma's 90th Birthday!

Brian and Ellie went to FSU Fan Day!

She loved meeting the dancers and cheerleaders!

Ellie's performance at her Snow White camp - video to come.

Meeting Cousin Zoe!