Is the summer coming to an end already? Tomorrow is Labor Day, an American holiday that traditionally celebrates the end of summer. However, I will be working tomorrow as my teaching partner and I are still doing last minute touches in our new preschool classroom. School starts this Tuesday the 7th. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was writing a blog all about waiting. I was questioning the Lords timing in providing a job and other heart's desires in this season. But He is so faithful and gives us exactly what we need and the right time! I am still blown away by my job at Sweet Pea Cottage: Preschool of the Arts. It feels like such an amazing fit for me...surrounded by fellow artists who love pouring into the lives of preschoolers. I know that I am going to be challenged and stretched...but also greatly fulfilled.
Below is a pictorial list of my sweet memories of summer:
Celebrating my cousin Mali's engagement to Rylan &
attending dear friend Emily Vancil's wedding
Exploring Alki Beach with roommate Angela Phillips (5) &
enjoying World Cup Fever with family (Kesley Thomas in Chelsea gear)
Celebrating the arrival of 4th niece Audrey Joy on July 16th
A trip to Arizona to visit my close friend Kristina and her
kiddos Matthew, Natalia (and baby girl on the way)
Attending Chrisy & John Dorsey's wedding
A special visit with our buddies the Lees family from London
Hiking with Sara-Anne to Wallace Falls
Memories from the Brown family gathering
at Bainbridge Island.
Celebrating 'New Seasons' with my best friend Stephanie &
a Seattle visit from my Cape Town buddy Sue Gray
No summer is complete without memories
at Wollochet Bay with the Brynestad Family!
Celebrating Melisa's Wedding (see previous blog for more photos)
Goodbye Summer...See you next year!
On September 12th-15th the whole 'Brown Family' took a long awaited trip to the magical world of Disneyland. I was blessed to take the time off work so early in the school year! It was our first time doing Disneyland with kids! We had so much fun together and loved watching the little ones experience the rides and characters that have been fun memories of ours over the years. It was a bit strange at first to ride the carousel multiple times a day and not the roller coasters...but we all were able to get our theme park fix! I love my dear family and it was a gift to have four days together, especially as my parents have just left on their next 8 week trip to Northern Africa. Of course took hundreds of photos, but here are a few to share:
