These pictures are really from the other night, but it just seemed to capture the serenity and feeling of tonight!
Tonight I found myself sitting in the grass, as Hallie rode her bike around the circle, marveling at the beautiful summer night. At 75 degrees, it was the perfect temperature to enjoy a night outside. Sure the garden should’ve been weeded, and the flowers watered, perhaps I should have swept off the driveway, but I didn’t do any of it. I sat in the cool freshly cut grass as my energetic two year old ran circles around me. I couldn’t get over how beautiful it was tonight. The fireflies were in full force and there’s nothing better than watching fireflies.
My thoughts wandered- making lists of things I need to get done before we leave next week, praying that Hallie’s flip flop wouldn’t catch on the ground as she ran so fast in circles, trying to grasp the reality of another child running around the yard, wishing and hoping that nights like this would never end, remembering back to my childhood and the things I enjoyed doing, feeling as though summer was moving along quicker and trying to come up with ideas to make it last even a week longer!
The feeling I enjoyed most tonight was knowing that I took full advantage of this simple summer night. Sure there are plenty of things left on my list that still need to be done and it will be a mad rush to accomplish it all. But for one short evening it didn’t matter. Hallie ran around and played as if it was her last summer night. I taught her how to feel her heart beat as it seemed to pound out of her chest from running so much. Which made me want to take the whole night and bottle it up in a jar (of course with a couple fireflies!) and hold on to it forever. We’ll never have this exact night again, and already I’m missing it! 
she is precious. are you sure you are ready to put your attention elsewhere too?
Do you have all of your days planned out when you get here?? Give me a call.
Oh…and I'll leave my memory here…hmm which one…lets see…how about toilet papering TJ's house every weekend…of course the stake dances and everyone having to leave early because of MY curfuw….and ALL of the sleepovers….oh wait, one more…the PRANK WAR!!!
Great post. Way to capture the essence of summer. I love it too. This summer I have felt that we have been in the pool A LOT! Which I secretly have always hoped for. Who can ask for more than that. Love Hallie's hair. It is SO long. You have almost inspired me to write my own. But, then I think, I might as well live through your blog because you are so much better at it than I would be. Thanks!
She is such a cutie! How come winter never seems to slip by as quickly as summer does? Hope you have fun on your trip next week!
That is so beautiful! You can't get here fast enough. Hope we can enjoy some of those memories together in Rexburg. Love you so!
sometimes when i read your blog i feel like i'm reading a book. i did NOT want this story to end. great job. i loved it.