End of Summer

As the plane is taking us back to Austin I am sitting here reflecting on a great summer. I will miss all the extra time with Peyton that we had. All the silly games, and cuddling watching her favorite Disney Junior shows. I will miss sleeping in and being lazy all morning. I will miss the fun trips we took that started with a trip to Destin and ended with a NY/NJ Reunion.

Being at the reunion and seeing both of our families just reminded me how precious time is. How no matter how hard you try you can't slow it down. How connected you are to family even when you don't see them as much as you want to. That it really is the people in our lives that make life special, and its experiencing things with them that make the lasting memories.

"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you as you are to them."-Desmond Tutu

I am excited for the new challenges that a new job and new city will bring. I am also excited for how much more time I will have with Peyton and Jared. While inservice means the ending of lazy summer days it promises cooler fall weather, football, Peyton's birthday and Halloween.  It means our house is being built and we get to spend a lot of time with great friends.

Summer 2013 you have been good to us! We will miss you but the future looks bright!