5x12 | july

here we are at the end of july.  the days flew by but we enjoyed every one of them.

• our garden grew. 
• we ate the first tomato off the plant, used the zucchini for some pasta, and added basil to sandwiches and salads.
• we realized our mistake with the strawberries and will try again next year.
• jordan practiced and swam and got stronger.
• we bought books for school - ouch.
• we saw 2 fireworks shows - one in a boat.
• we went to san diego for my mom’s family reunion.
• we went to a padres game.
• we hosted my dad’s family reunion.
• we learned how to play flip the cup.
• i laughed harder than i have in a long time.
• we watched pitch perfect for the first time.
• we saw monsters inc.
• i finished book #1 and started book #2.
• jordan zipped through books 1 & 2 and is now working on 3.
• i cut 5 inches off my hair.
• sofia cut 7 inches off her hair.
• andrew cut 2.
• sofia and i went with friends to see aladdin put on by a teenage theater workshop. it was amazing.
• we waited patiently for the royal baby to be born.
• i dared myself to do more daring this month.
• bobby worked late almost everyday.
• we are preparing for time apart.
• we are excited,nervous and scared. 
• we saw an amazing cirque de soleil show.
• we ate peach cobbler and peach pie.
• the kids made jam and popsicles.
• we were quiet and busy and happy.

july, thanks for the memories.