summer fun

June came and went and in between it all we have finally managed to settle in nicely to summer ~ we have enjoyed the lack of routine and all the adventures that come with it! The rental house is comfortable, and the boys took no time in exploring the new neighborhood and making themselves at home. Jason is resting & recuperating well with only some minor pitfalls with chemotherapy and doctor appointments. I am a coordinating maniac between upcoming vacation plans, house rebuilding plans, Jason's healthcare and the ever-important happy hour! And Gabe...

... he's just happy to be with his boy!

For me, the best part was having my mom visit after the fire and help me do, well everything! 

When she wasn't cleaning rescued toys and clothes from the house she was entertaining the boys or shuttling them to play dates and the pool. I did manage to steal her away for one evening to have dinner/drinks just the two of us... it was lovely!

Perhaps the boys' favorite Mojo memory is the scavenger hunt of sorts that she sent them on all over town! They checked the mail, got an ice cream sundae at the soda fountain, rented Frozen at the movie store, stopped in the library and the bank ...  all the while following clues to the next stop!

Most days I try to get Gabe a good run at the park and a drink from the river.

Meanwhile, the kids are magnets for play dates and anything that involves water!

The boys and I celebrated a relatively quiet 4th of July around town with a parade, friends and fireworks.

Most significantly though, we continue to treasure every moment with our friends who are so good to us.

coming up next... more summer fun in Meeker!