How I Spent...

Remember back in grade school...those first few days just after the new school year began...the teacher would ask each student to write a short essay on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation".  Did you ever have to do that?  I know I did. 

So anyway, I thought I'd share with you how I spent much of my "summer sabbatical".  Don't worry, I'm not writing an essay for you...just a few words and some photos.  After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, right?

{me, my cousin Deanna, & my brother Sean}

Mostly, I spent the time hanging out with my family...my "peeps" as some say...a little shopping, some swimming, lots of fun & games.

{Reilly, Brynn, & cousin Ryan...being goofy}

We talked, we laughed, we played.  Just enjoying being together.

{my hubby Brett, my Uncle Joe, & my Dad Steve}

Because it's not often we're all together.  My brother lives in Texas.  Deanna, Ryan & Uncle Joe live in New York.  Our home sits smack-in-the-middle...here in the Midwest.

{dinner out...at our favorite Japanese steakhouse}

And so, we were making moments count.  Making memories. 

{Ryan, Deanna, Brynn & Reilly}

Because that's what matters.  Family matters.

{the pool "train"}