This was officially the non-summer summer for me. Zero real break, and I'm exhausted, but still plenty of fun.
We had a low-key pool day 4th, then ended with fireworks at our usual spot. Lots of cars were in our lot, and we had a great view because the city set the fireworks off on higher ground this year to help people see them from distant spots. It was all great until something happened behind the scenes and a brush fire started. It was far away from us, and nobody was hurt, but the show was short-lived. Regardless, we had truck bed fun anyway!
More summer ... poolside lounging, watching Hamilton on Disney+, sweaty practices, and cooking practice. Emma told me, "I'm probably going to be like Auntie when I grow up."
Emma's softball team actually got to play a full softball season. Her team went 10-0. They won the regular season and won the playoffs ... two big trophies! What a great season for these girls. So much improvement all around. In the championship game, Emma made two great outs at home while playing pitcher. It's fun to see the girls learn the game and really think through the plays!
Jim has had a good summer, too. From enjoying softball games to his own version of poolside naps (flip-flop pillows) to playing in the sprinklers out back, he's got it pretty good.
School starts virtually in a couple of weeks. Everyday presents its own planning challenge, but we keep plugging away. Sara's continuing cheer practices, Emma's got soccer until we add softball back in again ... and despite all of the safety guidelines in place, we're trying to feel as normal as possible when we can. The quiet family-focused, backyard summer has been a pretty good one!
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