4th of July

Yikes, this summer is just flying by.  Although I'm not quite as panicked about fall's approach now that I've switched Cash to the half day kindergarten.  I had originally enrolled him in full day Kindergarten because I wanted him to participate in all of the "enrichment" programs like music, art, and P.E. which are only provided to the full day kids.  I just wasn't feeling at peace about the decision though and was actually having panic attack symptoms when I would think about him being away from me for 7 hours a day, 5 days a week.  It was just overwhelming.  I also just don't think Cash is ready for that.  He loves being at home with his sister and I.  He doesn't even like being left alone in a room, always reminding me that he "wants to be with his family".  Even if it's for a trip to the bathroom.  LOL  It's almost August so I thought I should probably post our 4th of July photos. 

Our 4th was pretty low key.  Josh had to work part of the day so we waited for him to come home and made burgers followed by S'mores in the front yard.

This is the first year that we've set off fireworks at home.  Cash has always been really sensitive to loud noise so I knew he wouldn't be into it when he was younger.  As it was, he kept his hands over his ears the whole time.  It was something new and fun though.  Just not sure we'll do the fountains again.

Newport

Right before Josh's crazy harvest season hit he called me on a Friday afternoon to say he was taking the family to Newport for the evening.  We headed out by 3 and were on the beach about an hour later.  It was the most beautiful day on the Oregon Coast I had ever experienced.  It was actually HOT with a very slight breeze.  The kids played in the sand, Josh and I played frisbee, and Cash brought literally 2 cups of sand home in his pockets.  Fun was had by all.

Josh dropped my camera in the ocean so the remainder of my pics came from my phone.  At some point soon I'll have to bite the bullet and purchase another point and shoot camera but lately my phone and my SLR have been picking up the slack.