an amazing summer

the girls are asleep in their beds, 

ready to start school again tomorrow.

crazy!

we were talking tonight about highlights of our summer.

we packed a lot in, and there are many great memories...

camping, day camps, day trips, play dates, swimming lessons,

southampton, museums, beaches and lots of ice cream!

it was fun and it went fast!

there is one more experience 

that i want to share photos of from this summer.

friends of ours had passes to a trampoline gym 

that they weren't going to be able to use.

they kindly offered to share them with us

(THANK YOU).

i took the girls there the other day, and the loved it!

definitely worth checking out...

what was a highlight from your summer?

auntie's treat

after seeing how much the girls loved the animals at african lion safari,

auntie beth decided she would take the girls to the brantford zoo...

she even packed a picnic and treats for all of us!

amazing!!

here are some photos from our day.

this is such a great place for younger animal lovers, 

as it just the right size to explore in a couple hours.

berry stroll

the other day we went for an evening stroll in search of raspberries.

wait - let me correct that:

emery went on a mission for berries,

while selah went for a stroll.

selah rain

trying to catch up to daddy and emery

pretty daisy from my own garden

though we weren't very successful on the berry front,

this momma had fun with her camera!

rasberries - one of the joys of summer...

what's do you most look forward to during summer?

simple things

rocks,

sand,

pool noodles,

buckets & shovels.

it's the simple things that make my girls smile.

linking up with:

perfect summer day

beach and ice cream on a hot, hazy day...

the joys of southampton!

trophy

emery received her first trophy last night.  

she is so proud of that thing... 

i wish i could give her a trophy everyday.

 below is my favourite moment of the night:

this is emery showing selah her trophy.

selah was so excited for her big sister!

i overheard emery say

"and selah, if you do tball next year - you'll get a trophy like this one!"

i love emery's joy & thoughtfulness, and selah's reaction!

summer

and we started it off right - camping at point farms!  

such a great week with my family & good friends.

check back for some photos soon!

but before you go...

can you see the dino that selah drew?