Anyone else feel like you blinked and June was over? It’s time again to look back on the month and find the happy(because normally, it’s the difficult that makes for blog fodder) and link up with EmmyMom for 10 Things to Smile About.
1. The last day of school. My three boys all had a great year- it’s amazing how much they grow in a single school year. And now it’s time to enjoy the summer.
First and Last Day of KinderPrep
First and Last Day of First Grade
First and Last Day of Third Grade
2. My third grader’s end-of-grade test scores. While I hate that so much emphasis is placed on one test, I was thrilled with my son’s results. I literally did a little dance in the school office when it was time to pick up the scores.
3. World Cup fever. Our house has it, bad. We are very much a soccer family and if you need soccer treats to make for your next World Cup party, I’ve got you covered. In case you’re wondering my thoughts on that silly rant about soccer destroying our country, you can read that here.
4. Visit from the Grandparents. My parents came down to visit as soon as school was out. We had a great time(and now I don’t feel like we have to make the long drive up there this summer).
5. First round of summer camps. My youngest two had a blast at VBS and my oldest went to Camp Invention, which is right up his alley with science, technology, invention, and creativity.
6. Work is awesome. Both the work for this blog where I’ve partnered with such perfect fits and the work I do as a social media manager- it’s all going great and I’m excited about opportunities to add even more.
7. Flip flop weather. While it’s pretty much flip flop weather for me all year round, now my boys can wear sandals, too. They have to wear tennis shoes during the school year and I’m ridiculously excited that I don’t have to help them find socks every single morning.
8. Trying new activities. While my boys play soccer and basketball, and my oldest runs, summer is the perfect time to try something new. They’re trying karate and thinking about gymnastics.
9. Swim shorts. I’m in love with my swim shorts. They’re comfy and flattering and I don’t have to worry about showing something I don’t want to when I’m on the beach or at the pool with my kids.
The Kata Swim Short from Athleta is my favorite.
10. Date nights. This month, we went to a concert with friends and then out to dinner with a couple who was down visiting from my hometown(it’s great to live near a vacation destination).
Lots of things to be thankful for and look how much they have grown. That is such a great idea to take pics the first and last day. I’ll have to start doing that myself. Thanks for sharing a bit of their lives with us.
Sounds like you definitley have a lot to smile about. I am happy school is out, too!
Thanks so much for linking up! Now that I do the Friday 5 I often feel like I already told about everything so it makes it easier/ harder to do Ten Things. So so happy your son did good on his test, and yes still agree that one test should not have so much weight, especially for kids that age.
Glad you had a fun visit with family. We have had several and it is making this summer fly!
I love swim shorts too, makes the whole bathing suit prep a little easier too.
Looks like you have a lot to smile about this summer! I’m really liking swim shorts myself. They’re so comfy and I don’t have to worry about exposing myself.
I do like your smile list. Lots to be happy for,.
Ah, I love reading about the happy!!
Those swim shorts are cute!
WOW they grow fast huh? I feel like June flew by and I cannot believe that the Summer is halfway over. I am not ready for the new school year! I am glad you have so much to smile about this Summer and I hope the rest of it is just as wonderful.
i love that you can see just how they have grown next to your car!! great idea. we just mark the kids’ height on the wall on birthdays and half birthdays. sigh.
I feel the same way about those swim shorts, I don’t think I’ll go back to another style of bathing suit. Thanks for the great suggestion, I just wish they weren’t out of stock in other colors I would buy a few more.
I love your list, and your pictures. My husband has World Cup Fever. 🙂
I think we all are affected by world cup fever! It is sweeping the nation! 🙂
Yea! You got a date night in this week! Your kids look great and busy!
You have been busy and it sounds like your summer has been enjoyable for you and your family. Congrats on your son’s test scores!
What a wonderful summer you have had! We are having a great summer too.
Not having to look for socks every day is the best thing ever.
Fantastic reasons! I’d be smiling too! Happy Summer!
I’m all about the flip-flop weather! Like you, I hate how much emphasis is placed on the standardized test, but I was very proud of how well all my kids did!
Tons of fun this summer! Especially the world cup, it is awesome that the kids are getting into as well…BELIEVE that we will WIN
Those swim shorts look nice and sporty! I am going to have to try those! You guys are having a great summer so far!
I def smiled! Great pix and great list! 10 things to smile about is easy to do!
It’s crazy how much your kids have grown! Love the oldests USA soccer look!
Seems like you guys are having a blast this summer, we are soccer family as well and here in Texas is always flipflops season
SO many great things to smile about! Love those end of school year pics, it is so fun to see them grow and change… 🙂