So Much

I balked at posting the past two posts primarily because I was taken aback by the cruel judgment and couldn't decide how much of my life I cared to remark about.  Alas, I have come full circle and here I am, even posting the previously unpublished posts.  This, however, is about our life.

At the end of June, I had 1 and 3 year photos taken of Maya and Owen.  Here are a few of my favorites. I still cannot believe my babies are growing up so fast!

 Birthdays in July are now in mass.  Owen had his 2nd birthday on July 18th followed by Riley's 2nd birthday on July 19th and Shaun's birthday on July 23rd.  We celebrated Owen's birthday at Pump it Up and Riley's with grandma and grandpa Phillips.

At the end of July myself, Maya and Owen were in my sister Tori's wedding.  Unfortunately both Maya and Owen had injuries....Owen got into a fight with a shelf and lost which resulted in a black eye and three stitches.  Maya got into a fight with the arm rest on the couch and lost which resulted in a very swollen cheek and one stitch.  Either way, I'm shocked CPS wasn't called as it was the two days in a row prior to Tori's wedding.  

In August we took a leap of faith and took all three kids tent camping with two other couples:  six adults and seven kids ranging from 4 months to 4 1/2 years.  The kids had a blast despite a very sleep deprived Riley who wasn't digging the whole tent sleeping thing.  Overall, however, we made some great memories and it will definitely be a trip to look back on and laugh. 

Finally some random photos...playing in the backyard, painting, playing at Grandma and Papa's, jet skiing in Brewster and bubble baths!

This summer has been one of learning, loving and the beginning of a wonderful life with three of the most amazing kids.  I am astonished at where I have found myself but I have never felt more at peace with the direction of my life and how my kids are transitioning.  We have had an awesome summer and I'm excited to see where fall will take us!