Sweet Summertime

I've always been told that the older I get, the faster time will slip before my eyes. Let me just tell you, that's the truth. Each time I get on here to blog (typically because someone has scolded me that it's been far too long since I've updated), I realize how much time has passed since my last post, and take a quick minute in this busy world to reflect on the fun we've had.
Since June 24th...we've done a lot of fun things. Colton's gone fishing with his Daddy for the first time, Em & Colton were in their first 4th of July parade in Wolcott, we hit up the county fairs, we have went to Columbian Park Zoo with Grandma Hall, and celebrated Jason and I's 6th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to the Indiana Dunes!
In between all of that, we've helped a great friend welcome a her husband into our cooky family (Congrats Kendra & Kent) and I've put in a lot of overtime, which makes nights running through the sprinkler, feeding the calves, trips to the creek and making homemade popsicles even more enjoyable for me.
I've realized that you have to savor every second, because before you know it, they are gone. I got a call just yesterday from Miss Christy. Do you know who Miss Christy is? Colton's PRESCHOOL TEACHER! Granted, it's JUST preschool. He'll only be there for the morning, three days a week. However, it's still got the word SCHOOL in it, which means my baby isn't a baby anymore. Do your realize how quickly that happened? I've said it before and I'll say it again, there are days when I simply forget Colton is ONLY 3 1/2. Sometimes he says things that make me think he's 12. But, first time parents, enjoy every second, because they honestly do grow up way too fast. I always thought that was so cliche. It's not. It's pure & simple truth.
So, since I've pretty well summarized our entire summer in one blog post, why not cap it off with some pictures? We've made a lot of memories this summer, and I'm thankful for that. I hope we always take time to make memories. After all, life goes by much too quickly to not stop and enjoy the simple things in life! :)

Some pictures are worth 1,000 words. Perfect Daddy/Son moment.

FISH! She loves the water!

So does he! Waterbugs for sure!

Enjoying a popsicle on a warm afternoon!

Ready to make her 4th of July parade debut!

Trampoline time with Kathy, she loved this!

Colton showing off Grandpa Kent & Jeff's 1st place trophy. He did this perfectly, right as we approached a slew of Hall family members in the crowd!

There's a story here. Jason helped Colton catch a great big fish, and I had it all on camera. Right as he went to help lift it out of the water, the darn thing got away. Mark was kind enough to help Colton catch another one!

Tired boy (and Momma!)

Miss Em at Hot Summer Nights with Gram & Gramps Stockment!

Meeting Laura's Dairy cows!

This one brings tears to Dad's eyes. He knows Grandma & Grandpa Hall would be so thrilled to see the kids loving the dairy cows! Colton loved helping lead this calf to the water tank!