Getting Used to Toronto Again...

the kids' (and Ridley!) picnic in the park near our house

This summer was so fantastic.. all the time with my family, especially with Dad, but mostly just being together and being relaxed together. I'm going to treasure all the family time that this summer brought us, and will always remember it. Whether it was the cottage, Washington, the zoo, or even at home, we always had fun. And God really blessed us and helped us with our relationships (especially as siblings). Praise Him for that!

Now, as the time has come to head back into school, no one's feeling that usual excitement. Instead, as Dad told one of the teachers last night at my highschool's "Back in the Groove" night, we just don't want this summer to ever have to end! Getting back in the groove is not what we want to be doing right now, but by God's grace, we'll come back strong, applying many of the things that we learned this summer!my awesome siblings eating lunch by the capitol!us girls :) the fam- minus soph cause she's taking the picture!