I am trying to stretch out as much of the last week of summer vacation that I can.  But that means we are going to have to start going to bed earlier this week and the reality that summer is coming to an end is really setting in.  I hate to admit this, but it is starting to make me very upset.   I know we can still have fun once the kids are back in school, but it’s not the same.

This has been the best summer.  The kids are having a blast, we have made so many memories and the weather has been incredible!  We went out for ice cream, volunteered at the animal shelter, played in the pool, went to the beach, went on vacation, had campfires in the backyard, played with friends and so much more!

Sadly, we didn’t get as much homework done as we probably should have, but I’m not going to worry about that.  It was a good time to be a kid and let loose.  We did do a lot of reading, went to the library for a few events and even wrote our own book.  I love summer.  I am sad to see the days getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler and the pool water isn’t as warm.  But I hear we are going to have some warm weather for the next week so I am going to hold on to that as long as I can.  Fall is also a fun time of year and we will do our best to make the best of it with the fairs that come to town and the hayrides, apple picking, cider and yummy fall treats.  But nothing beats summer.

Since day 1 of summer vacation I wanted the kids to have a best summer, and I want to make every summer vacation the best. I think I was successful in creating those awesome memories for them. I know I enjoyed everything we did.  What did you do this summer?