Drip, Drip, Drop, little August showers

Dear Folks,

yes, it is raining today. Our lovely walk to the grocery store felt like a day in Abbotsford, and what good memories those are! Amazing how such a simple event can bring to the mind so many people, places, and things. Well, we had a pretend walk in Abbotsford for a few moments in the rain. :)

Thankfully, today is Dave's last day at work (his 'normal' job) and we can enjoy a couple weeks of summer vacation. (plus his favorite job: popcornman) Yipppppppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeee. I am thrilled, of course, because i crave summertime together. I love to walk in the cool evening(not that those really exist until september...), run to the lake on a warm afternoon, enjoy family time at a park, or visiting friends for a BBQ.....i LOVE SUMMER!!!! Carefree and casual, i can get away with 'not looking my best' while camping, or not dressing up as much for church, or being more spontanious with friends, because, as a rule: people are more laid back in the summer. mmmmmm. delicious life!

Here is beloved Dave and precious Juli-bean at the park last night:
Julia now climbs up to the slide and goes down all by herself. Yippee! more mommy-freedom! i can let her do what she wants! yay, more Julia independence! more little budding personality. how pleasant.
the end.