busy sewing

We have been going to our local library for evening sewing programs. Izzy has taken super well to it and loves doing it. She has made a pillowcase and now a zippered bag

with my girls

 Took a morning walk with my grls in a local town forest. Alway nice to be out in the woods.

new seasons

The boys are busy with their new seasons. Working hard for several weeks in pre-season before school actually starts. Doing what they love every day! 
 

dining out

 Headed up to Jay for a dinner out before Landon headed back to school. It was a beautiful summer evening, missing Will of course though.

lake day

We finally had our first lake day of the summer. Kind of crazy that it is August and we are just getting out there. It was a beautiful day though. A slight breeze and clear skies. The kids had fun kayaking to their own private island and exploring while I sat on the shore and knitted. 

using his head

 My lovely teenager loves to go up for a header during a soccer game. He's pretty good at them too. Unfortunately this time as he was running through the ball he collided with the back of the other kids head and split open his own head. SO much blood.  This mama is proud of herself as I kept my cool and stayed pretty calm throughout the whole process. We took him to urgent care, it was quick and easy. ( stitches!  Thankfully no concussion. He had them in for a little over a week and even got to play in his final tournament, just no headers :)

23

 Hard to believe my sweet William is 23 today.  He has grown into a wonderful sweet brave young man. Not afraid to try new things and chase his dreams. Which is why we can't be with him today. He is out in Fargo working hard doing his thing.  We miss him terribly and hope he has  very happy birthday. Love you always and forever!