Sunday, July 10, 2011

Signs of Summer

Maybe it's because I have to go back to work tomorrow, after two glorious, long, paid months off, but I've become acutely aware of the many fun signs of summer around our house and I felt like sharing. Some of my favorites include:

The light dusting of freckles on Hannah's face that becomes more pronounced during the summer


She get's it from her mom (isn't she beautiful?!)


Evelyn's tan line (which will last through the entire winter... jealous, anyone?)


William's tan line (Jess made me crop out the rest, even though it was pretty cute!)


Baby time! Two weeks and counting. 
(Alright, technically this isn't strictly a summer thing, but it's definitely been a part of our life this summer!)


The shelf in our freezer that's dedicated to otter-pops, homemade peach pops, and scribblers, in that order.


The "swim bag" that comes with us on our near-daily exodus to the neighborhood pool (thus the tan lines)

So, even though I'm feeling a little sad that my stay-at-home summer is ending, I'm grateful for the time I've had and glad the summer isn't really over yet!

Thanks for looking! (And if you want to make Jessica's day, you should leave a comment!)

8 comments:

Jessi and Brad said...

I love hannah and Jess's freckles!! I've always thought freckles are so cute; but alas I just get moles... ew! haha. Great pictures too Ben! Tan lines are awesome, so lucky for Evelyn she gets them all the time!! She's lucky she got the olive skin! We can't wait for the new baby too!!! :) YAY!! Love you guys and Miss you tons!!

Isle Family said...

This comment is just to make Jessica's day. I must say that I am a little jealous of the neighborhood pool, but I'm definitely jealous of the lasting tan. Good luck with baby number four and classes and such.

Aaron & Michelle said...

We miss ypu guys so much. Landon still talks about playing "human family" with Evelyn and Hannah. Jessica you are glowing!!!! Can't wait to see that baby. Love you guys. Michelle

Rachel Holloway said...

Those are all the BEST signs of summer (and yes, you've got a beauty of a wife!) :)

I am truly so glad you've had this time off to spend with the fam! What a cherished time. I hope that things settle in and you guys get in the swing of things and that your sweet new baby will make his appearance soon! :)

{Alynn} said...

This post gave me goose bumps! Jessica, you are one lucky (and beautiful!) woman.

Good luck with that baby, I can't wait to see picts!

Sarah said...

OH yes! I love summer. And I love that you have a shelf dedicated to my favorite summer snack.

Nicole said...

I am so jealous of Evelyns olive skin! Olivia has it too and it's so unfair! Jess, you look so beautiful! I am so excited to see your new little man and I can't wait to hear what you name him! Love and miss you all!!

stephanie and sean said...

You guys are an absolute dream. I'm elated you've been able to have so much family time this summer!! As anything even remotely summers has eluded Monterey thus far, I am
lingering on this beautiful post and so wishing I were your neighbor...1. So I could be around in two weeks when Jess works all of her glory.
2. So we could go swimming with you and have matching tan lines. And 3. So I could steal popsicles from your freezer when you're not looking!! P.S. Jessica... those freckles... that belly... you're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.