Emma is shown here, exulting over the last day of school. She's wearing the shirt all of her classmates signed (just in case you think I send her to school on the last day wearing oversized men's T-shirts).
We met up with bikes at the school and rode to McDonald's for a celebration lunch--along with half of our little town. (The noise level in that PlayPlace was deafening.)
Later that evening, we continued the party by taking the whole family to our favorite local hike in Coeur d'Alene. Seth did the whole thing at a dead run in a hilarious and darling attempt to keep up with his siblings.
Jane enjoyed the sundaes-as-big-as-your-head at the local dessert shop. One (we had many) was called The Big Bash and we don't think she ever got the name right. "Can I have some Major Mash, mom? Some Berry Bash? The Cake Smash?"
On Saturday, we had the thrill of the annual piano recital. (FYI: piano recital pictures rarely turn out to be anything you'd want to enter in a photo contest). 
After the recital, we took a walk around the town's HUGE yard sale extravaganza and the kids picked up some major treasures: Jane--a new stuffed animal (always need one to add to our 82 others) and some broken heart sunglasses. Emma--a wine glass dangly thing. Gabe, however, actually bought something useful: a $3 scooter that he's been on ever since.
Sunday we had such a fun Father's Day that we didn't take any pictures. Ryan requested my Mother's Day Meal (with Key Lime pie for dessert) and I almost cried with joy that he didn't take any of his gifts back (a Garmin running watch, a MP3 player and money for some new clothes).
On Monday, we called in the family favors and invited ourselves over to Uncle Doug and Aunt Marcy's swimming pool and had a great time. Here's Seth in his goggles:
Gabe ditched us yesterday for his "8 year old Week" with Grandma Nut/Romney. She hosts all the cousins who turn 8 for a week of movies, San Fransisco trips, swimming and their favorite food. Here he is getting on the airplane with cousin Mallory:
We already miss him like crazy. Especially when he calls us and leaves messages that make him sound like he's 4 years old.
Waking up late, hanging out in swimsuits and eating popsicles is our description of heaven and we are there right now. Hope you all are enjoying your summer!
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