Summer is Here!

Summer is finally here! We kicked off the summer at the beach visiting with cousins. I wish I would've gotten a few more photos (or any), but it's a lot of work watching kids at the beach. Especially 5. We brought along a cousin to splash in the waves. We also recently went to the race track. It was my first time on the dirt bike track. We have a small bike for the kids but I had a blast on it too. One day I can see having a bigger bike for me, and the small one for the kids, because I look a little silly on the small one ;).

The smiles tell it all though. We had a great time while it lasted! I say that because the dirt bike riding only lasted about an hour. The rest of the time I was chasing Hannah around the bike garage. If we are done having kids I can see the days we are all on the track together ;). I think we are done but yea, who knows for sure. For now I'm still chasing a baby.

Gabriel finished up his school year with a bang. Passing his CAT test like a champ. 

We all need a break from "formal" school, but he will be doing some reading and flash cards still. Next year Elizabeth will start Kindergarten. I know she will pick up on the school work super fast since she picks up a lot listening to Gabriel.

On a super sad note we lost our little Stitch last week. I have to say it was incredibly hard to make the decision to put him to sleep. It was time, but I wasn't ready. After twelve years of wonderful memories I miss him so much. 

He was our first "baby" and was there for all of the babies born after him. He endured the toddler phases of four kiddos and even bringing home a Lilo and a Mascha Kitty. I think the cat gave him the most grief of them all. He was feisty until the end though and put her in her place when he could. We'll miss you Stitch so much.