Summer Days

   I love, love, love summer!  I love the unexpected little rainshowers, the long days, the fresh fruit and produce, road trips with my family, and yes, call me crazy, but I even love the heat.   Of course, I know it will end soon.  Children will go back to school, cool crisp winds will blow and I will be just as excited about the fall. 

   But for now, I'm going to bask in the sunlight and cram as many little trips and summer activities into my schedule as is humanly possible.  This week, I gathered my little chicks together and we headed over to Paris for a day trip.  We spent the day with my sisters-in-law and my brother-in-law and had a great time!

   Here's Michael enjoying the pool...

  His mom and Aunt Melanie had a great time, too!

   And then, yesterday, Michael and I took  one last trip over to Ham's Orchard in Terrell.  The orchard is only open from May 15th through August 15th, so this was our last chance to pick up some nice, sweet peaches and eat some of their delicious peach ice cream.

   Even in the 100 degree heat Michael really enjoyed the treat!

   I brought back a whole box of peaches and today I'm going to freeze some, make some jelly and a nice big cobbler...

   After we came home, we got to spend the evening cuddling with sweet Lilly...

You can't beat that for a fun, summer day!