Keeping Up With The Morgans: Summer Lovin'

Ahh Summer. The time of year every teacher relishes. I am no different. Flash back to the end of this last school year and I was a complete zombie; no energy, no desire to do anything but plop myself on the couch with a big-o-glass of wine. I was running on fumes and had nothing left in reserves.

My last week of school was pure insanity. Not only was I having to completely pack up my classroom to prepare for leaving my school of 5 years for a brand new school in the Fall, but that Monday we got the phone call that Josh's grandmother had passed away. I had previously scheduled a trip to Colorado for that Friday to visit my childhood best friend who just had a baby and the funeral ended up being on that very day. God always has plans we know nothing about, and they don't always go hand in hand with our plans. So that Thursday, after a rushed morning packing my classroom into the bed of the truck, I said my goodbyes to my classroom and coworkers, plopped our family in the truck and headed to East Texas.

First day in my Kinder classroom vs. last day in my classroom... Lots of changes!

We made it just in time for the viewing and enjoyed the evening with family we hadn't seen in years. The next day was a tough one. Saying goodbyes to family members is never easy. Singing at their funeral is just plain impossible. It is an honor to be asked, and I will always say yes, but I can never make it through the song without shedding a tear. This was the fourth funeral I have sung at and it just doesn't get easier.

When you're 4 and bored... you plank. (at the viewing)

That evening we packed the family back up and headed home so I could get a full night's sleep before flying out the next morning. My weekend trip to Colorado was nothing short of incredible. I saw God's hand everywhere I looked and in every single situation. Conversations with complete strangers, my best friend, and new friends made were all centered around Christ... I came home feeling refreshed, renewed and encouraged. I love the friendships God holds onto - you know, the ones where you don't see each other for years and then instantly pick right back up where you left off. That's the kind of relationship I have with Ashley. Meeting her daughter, Olivia, was pure bliss. A little bundle of perfection, just like her momma. I am thanking God for our friendship and for His hand being ALL over that weekend away.

Mani Pedi with Ashley!

Red Rocks with my girls!

I ended my trip with an incredible visit with one of my other "Dads" whom I've known all my life. How I will cherish this time we spent together!

Since returning from Colorado I've been THOROUGHLY enjoying being a mommy and indulging in some pure laziness. I've earned it! We've spent time swimming, crafting, lounging and exploring the city around us. Just being with my sweet babies everyday has been a blessing in itself. The afternoon cat naps are definitely a perk, though.

We don't have HUGE plans for this Summer as we are preparing to sell our home and begin building a new one! More on that later, though... Here are some of my favorite pictures from the past two weeks. I cannot wait to see what the next few have in store as we hunker down and really get into Summer mode!