The month of August

It is the last day of August and I couldn't be more excited...while I had a great time all month, it was honestly one of the busiest months we've had all year. I haven't been home 1 weekend in August and am looking forward to relaxing at home this weekend for the 1st time since Aubrey's birthday ( july 31st)..

The 1st weekend in August started on thursday and we came home sunday..we went to my grandparents house to take the kids to Indiana Beach on friday and a family reunion on saturday. The kids had a blast at indiana beach! Braden got to ride the 'big boy' rollercoaster. He had to be 44 inches tall to ride, and with shoes on he was just about there..so they fudged a little and let him ride (with Jason of course). He got to ride the big log flume ride ( loved it) as well as all the little kid rides. Aubrey stuck to the little one rides and to my surprise loved it all..when we were at Disneyworld she wasn't a huge fan of rides at that point,but she was also quite a bit younger and we discovered soon after that she was fighting a virus.

Saturday we had the family reunion in wabash. The kids enjoyed exploring the property and playing with their cousins.

Braden with his cousin Gaby

We came home sunday and I spent that week preparing for the big week long trip to the east side of Michigan. This trip was just the kids and I and was filled with play dates, shopping, playing outside and going to the beach.

We ended this trip spending the day in Colon, MI with our friends Jenny, Jason, Macey, Kelsey, and Taylie..We had a great time playing all day and after baths and pjs were put on, I loaded the kids in the car and headed home. I thought that maybe the kids would get so tired they would all asleep in the car....not so much.They both were very good in the car, but didn't sleep at all. We got home around 9:45pm and the kids were in bed by 10. Needless to say I was exhausted..but no rest for me :)

The next week I spent putting finishing touches on the decorations and last minute wrapping for Lisa's bridal shower/bachelorette weekend. Pretty much every evening after Jason came home I was out the door to either go shopping or various appointments to prepare for the weekend.

Friday morning Braden had his preschool orientation and after that I finished up packing up the car and was off to Saugatuck.

Friday evening a few of us girls rearranged furniture, put up the decorations,and prepared food to get ready for the shower the next morning. Saturday was the big day. Lisa's bridal shower, dune rides, wine tasting, bachelorette party and bar hopping was a lot of fun! I hope it was everything Lisa had wanted. I had a great time and again..exhausted.

I think this was a good end to the summer and I am looking forward to fall. I have had enough of 95 degree days with a ton of humidity. I am looking foward to cooler days where I can put the kids in jeans and we can play outside without sweating to death. I know I am in the minority, but I get sick of the hot weather. Braden is excited to be back in school and I am enjoying only having 1 child to rangle in the morning. I am overall looking forward to a not nearly as busy September!