
Right here’s a recap of our previous couple of weeks of summer season!
Birch Began Faculty Yesterday!
He went to the identical classroom and instructor as final yr, so the transition went effectively! He was excited to see his mates. (And lacking one very VIP pal – you recognize who you might be <3)
Flowers from Nona’s backyard!!
Every youngster is requested to herald a minimize plant or flower on the primary day.


Birch could be very proud he’s now a Huge Boy!

I bought these finish of summer season blues
However earlier than college began, listed below are some snapshots of our previous couple of weeks of summer season, aka the canine days of August!
It’s all the time so bittersweet when summer season involves an finish. Fall is my favourite season, however summer season is a VERY CLOSE second, so we’re nonetheless a bit unhappy. I can’t stand to assume forward concerning the climate in February. Typically I make myself do not forget that after I’m dripping in sweat.
Huge Boy Lunch at Brazos
Whereas Birch was nonetheless in camp however Mazen was residence, we did lunch collectively at Brazos earlier than going back-to-school sports activities and college buying. We each agree: they’ve the perfect cheese sauce ever!!
Triple Pickle + This Is My Yam are my favorites. Surprisingly they’re each vegetarian tacos!
Water Balloon Combat!
On the most popular day. Therefore the umbrella!
We watched the struggle from the porch within the shade : )
Mommy & Me Time
As soon as Mazen was again to highschool, Birch and I had about 10 days one on one. I’m exhausted, haha.
We did some at-home classes on the USA.
Picnic with Dad
Thomas took him to Sugar Hole on a picnic!
Water Desk Splashing
We cleaned the leaves out of the water desk and broke it out for a day. That is in all probability the final time we’ll use it since Birch had extra enjoyable cleansing it than he did standing at it! Let me know for those who’re an area who would love it.
Splash Park
Persevering with the water theme, we went to the pool a number of occasions and to the splash park! Birch is not frightened of the squirting water – it’s his new factor!
Cicada Looking
We found numerous cicada shells on the timber in our yard. Birch collected them.
After which in little boy trend, he promptly crushed all of them within the driveway….
We discovered one alive on the storage wall! B has discovered to say “I like the sound of cicadas” since I say that on a regular basis.
Play Play Play
We performed with slime….

with mates…

And their cats!
Again to Faculty Haircut
Are you even a child for those who don’t get one!?
Exercises
I bought in a couple of Peloton exercises. Birch cherished it after I did Disney rides! (And was mad after they performed Disney songs he didn’t know.)
We additionally performed a variety of Aladdin and went up and down the steps many occasions to fake we have been within the Cave of Wonders.
There have been additionally some walks! And I went to some fitness center lessons right here and there.
Date Nights
Thomas and I had two date nights to steadiness out all of the make imagine.
Crimson Pump Kitchen
The primary was to Crimson Pump Kitchen to rejoice his pal John’s birthday! Our pal Anna joined too and we had a scrumptious 4-course meal that made us really feel very very like adults : )
The Wooden Brothers + Greensky Bluegrass
Our second date night time was to a live performance. We began the night time with margs at Zocalo and ended with a laser gentle present!
That’s a wrap!
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