See YOU soon...

I feel like our days are a busy whirlwind. To the zoo for a field trip, to a classroom for a party, to soccer, piano, swimming, Tavasi, you name it. It's May and everything from school to sports and other extra curricular activities are at their height, exploding with parties, performances, the whole nine yards, before they slowly spiral downward, come to a close, and take a REST for the summer.

Oh, summer hiatus, I long for you. I really do. You are so close I can taste ya!

As I drove Avery to Kindergarten the other day she asked, "Mom, do you know why I am so excited for summer?"

"Yes, I think I do." I replied.

"Why?"

"Because we'll celebrate your birthday!"

"Yes, and why else?" she asks.

"Because "baby boy" is coming." I assume.

"Yes, and why else?"

"Because we'll spend our days at Roaring Springs." I think.

Oh, boy is she getting more excited with every answer, and I am finding myself getting quite anxious too!

"Yes, and why else?"

Sheesh....I'm trying to think of another before she interjects....

"Oh, mom, the LAKE!" she squeels.

"Holy cow, how could I have forgotten?"

Then a flood of memory snapshots run through my head, lemonade stands, bike rides on the green belt, picnics, visits with family and friends, Bob's big race, camping, lazy days, no where to be, no work, sitting on the porch swing watching the kids play in the back yard, cruising the lake on the boat, chasing the ice- cream man, eating fresh fruit and barbecuing up a storm. Late night walks, Baumgartners, the smell of freshly cut grass, chlorine and sunscreen.

.......My goodness,the list goes on and on and on.

Oh, summer, we're craving you like Big Mama's craving chocolate at midnight.

We simply can't wait.....to see you soon!