What we did on our (first 3 days of) summer vacation

We had QUITE the jam packed weekend.

We left our house Friday after work and the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (!!) to go to the pool. And what absolutely perfect weather for swimming! I can't remember a Memorial Day in the past couple of decades where it was in the upper 80s and sunny the whole weekend and the pool was even over 80 degrees!
Heaven!!

They're quite the little models, aren't they?

Our other kids, just itching to get outside where there are no leashes or collars out in the country! Lots of grass to roll in, dirt to dig in and sunshine to nap in.

Blinded by the light.

Rocco made a little puppy nest in the hostas. Cute little piggers.

A little slice of heaven. What's better than a hammock between 2 trees?

I guess a hammock between 2 trees with a view of the pool :)

And now, I suppose it's time I let you in on what's been going on around here and whey we're so busy every weekend.

I inherited my grandparents' house when my grandpa passed away this past fall.

It's something I've known about since I was very young.

Jeff and I (and the kids) are honored and excited to have been given this amazing gift.

We've been doing a lot of work, hoping to do my grandparents proud.

And this past weekend is what it's all about. My grandma's sister and her family have their mother's house as their family's summer home. The 2 houses share common land between them and I have so many fond memories of being able to walk across the field to see our cousins, aunts and uncles anytime. Lots of swimming and volleyball games, bonfires and cookouts have happened and will continue to happen.

This weekend was spent with cousins and swimming and eating and watching Brett and Lili frolick back and forth between the houses, playing with their cousins all day and night. The kids took care of themselves. We didn't even know where they were 1/2 the time, but knew they were safe and happy. The dogs were off their leashes, running around, acting like dogs and I was sitting there taking it all in. Reliving the past 39 years of my life spent in exactly the same way. Feeling so blessed that this is my life.

So, while we now have TWO houses to take care of and clean and work on, it's never been thought of as a burden, but a blessing.

HAPPY SUMMER!!