Lemonade Stands

Lemonade stands are a tribute to: summer, childhood, and capitalism. They make me happy. We supported this one today!

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Passage of time...

It is funny, the little things that mark the passage of time. As I lay in the hammock and watch Andrew swing, I'm reminded of how fast time passes. He is six next month. Last summer he needed to be pushed in the swing, now he pumps. They learn and change so fast. I remember the first time I saw him. I remember being in the Temple with him, when his first tooth came in. How excited I was when we started him on solids. Why I was excited for that I'll never know. I didn't know any better. I worry if I am doing all that I should with him. I try, but feel, I sometimes fall short. Well enough of my babble. I guess this is why it is so important to live in the now and not let the worries of tomorrow steal all our time today.
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Summer

Summer has finally arrived and with it a piece of my happiness. Today was a perfect day. The Ward trips to Cherry Hill have begun. The kids had their swimsuits on this morning, before I even got out of bed. We should be the offcial family of Cherry Hill, we go so often.
Today we: swam, made scotcharoos, got our bikes fixed*, rode bikes, helped Lexie practice on a two wheeler. She did great. She can either balance or steer, not both at the same time. With a little more practice she'll have it! She was very pleased with herself, and kept giggling. She has a great laugh. We read stories and sang songs.
It was just a good day, I'm so grateful to be a mom and so grateful for good family and friends in my life. I talked to both the Heather's in my life today. Maybe it is the name but they don't come any better and I love you both.
I walked with my mom at the cemetery tonight. It was a nice summer night and I'm so glad it finally had arrived!

*the other night Andrew was riding Lexie's bike cause his needed a new tire and tube. He tried to jump something and the entire handle bar came out. He did a complete 360, scraped his head on the ground and came out only losing a tuft of hair! This kid is tough(no tears). Hence the fixing of the bikes.

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