One last post about summer. (really!)

So now that we're almost 2 weeks into the school year I'm going to go back and recap the last few days of summer!  

Since summer seemed to fly by there were still lots of things to do and places to visit for the 1st time (or one last time) before our days became consumed by early mornings and tired afternoons that we knew the school year would bring.  Here are some highlights.

The Roper Mountain Science Center is a fun outdoor place to visit and play.  One we had never been to before.  There is a fun butterfly garden the girls got to explore, a newly built tree house (complete with rain barrels - so cool!), and lots of trails for nature walks.  We met our play group friends there - many of whom are boys.  This was the day that Kate discovered that 1) boys are kinda cool and will hunt bugs and worms with her and 2) they would do things to help her (like find "treasures" in the dirt or not to fall off something she was climbing on).  She certainly did enjoy playing with her boy friends that day (as she later told her daddy!)

Butterfly Garden

Exploring the trails

Checking out the cool treehouse!

Look closely to see Kate in the midst of these 3 brothers.

Meet the Teacher was a big day for Kate and for Mommy and Daddy too.  Though slightly chaotic she enjoyed seeing her classroom and playing on the playground.  We were all happy to find out 3 neighbors (all boys) and one little girl from her preschool were also going to be in Ms Thompson's class.  Did I mention Kate actually does like boys???

And, finally, with the remaining few hours of summer dwindling down we tried to make every last moment count!  The girls and I visited Gravitopia one last time - the best place ever for getting some energy out on a hot day.  We all had fun bouncing and jumping into the foam block pits!  Kate and I got to enjoy one more mommy-daughter lunch with no "babies or daddies" as she likes to say.  And one last leisurely bike ride in the neighborhood with no where to be.  

Now we'll be ready for a long first year of grade school and the hectic pace that comes with it.  And we'll be looking forward to next summer and the slower pace its sure to bring!