Last summer snapshot

Fall is officially here,
and in the Hamilton house we find ourselves full steam ahead!
Between school carpools, Lexi's practices, games and activities,
organizing Ryleigh's weekly playgroup for UPPA
and joining her and her buddies at The Little Gym,
it's a race to keep things organized back here at the house,
get both Vic and I to Crossfit, and carve out a little me/us time,
much less actually read in advance of book club.
And, I even have one very helpful and involved hubby!
But we know this is only the beginning...
before things really start to get competitive,
before true homework begins,
before Ryleigh bids goodbye to her nap
and welcomes a schedule as busy as her sister's.
So...we will just enjoy the moments as they come.
Grateful to be surrounded by such a welcoming, involved and vibrant community.
And we'll look back to the lazy days of summer a little bit longingly
(minus those 104 degree temps!)

 Sisters-friends

 Dinner date at Diggs Taco Shop

Summer camp with our neighbor, Sam

Ballet camp

Day 1 she hid behind furniture, not loving it one bit

Day 5 she happily performed in the "recital"

Fun times on our street

Play date at the Four Seasons, 

not necessarily mutually exclusive, it seems

Pizza Sunday at the UP Pool

Little does she (or her sister) know we'll be meeting 

Minnie in a few short months!!

Last day at the pool,

last time wearing this swimsuit 

(hello wedgie, otherwise known as "a witchy" by Lexi ;)

 Neighborhood lemonade stand 

She plays with the big girls any chance she gets -

without batting an eye

 Ice cream delivery to daddy's office

Here, Ryleigh is about to make a few trades

love this kid!

 And her little sister too!