River Running!

Well folks, we Longmires have found ourselves a new summer hobby, River Runnin! Every year the Salt River opens up to the infamous Tubing business, and it tends to be lit up with lots of alcohol, inebriated people, teeny tiny swimsuits, and frat style partying.  Needless to say, its not exactly our cup of tea at the moment, so we haven't ever considered river runnin!  Enter my friend Bridgit who introduced us to the "other side" of the river (the section after the tubers!)  and kayaks!  What a blast!

Any free Sunday that we have you can now find us out on the river.  We bring snacks, drinks, and sunscreen and spend a good 3 hours floatin downstream, stopping to jump off rocks, and ride the raging rapids (okay, their not raging,,,,,more like quicker moving current).

We took Grandpa when he came to visit a couple weeks ago and he even said it was worth giving up golf for!  WOW!

Two weekends ago we got to take our new buddies Ashley and Taylor out for their first time down the river with their kids and new kayak.  It was perfect and Ashley was amazed at how all of the kids boat hop and it all works out just perfect!

We managed to get ourselves connected with a host of other friends floating the river and had a blast jumping off rocks together and having a good time.

Its always an adventure on the Salt including the luxury of seening wild horses!  Usually you don't get really close to them, but this guy here was bold.  He did not move while we passed him and when we looked off to the distant shore we saw why....a baby hiding behind Mom!  

Sometimes i have to stop and pinch myself knowing that this adventure is literally 15 minutes from my house.  We love it, and love bringing any friends and family who want to go. River running is an awesome addition to our summer activities!

So Long, Goodbye, Buenas Dias!

Evie had her final spring program with The Preschool this past week.  I planned poorly and ended up needing to leave for Colorado the day of, but Evie kept reminding me. "It's okay Mommy, I still love you!" Cue the tears.

We love this preschool. It has been the biggest blessing for us.  Lily and Evie have both found their place, their voice, and their confidence here, and although it is time to grow up, I really don't wanna!  Every single teacher is phenomenal, graceful, and worth celebrating.  Evie has bloomed this year, and while I would love to keep her little a little while longer, she is ready for Kindergarten.

Miss Evie lost her best friend Hayden this spring when she moved back to Texas with her family.  It was a hard loss, but Evie soon found her new set of friends.  There is not a day that goes by that I do not hear about some shenanigans with Rhylee, Greyson, Paul Henry, Nico and every other kid in her class.  One thing is true, Evie's got friends!

Bob was amazing and took videos of all her songs for me.  I am so grateful because eventhough I wasn't there this year, I felt a little bit like I was.  Evie is amazing and the little Bee brings such life.

Seasons come and seasons go. I thank Jesus every day for this season of learning, laughter, and joy for Evie.  She has become a true student and is loved by all who know her.  Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Pennington are two women that I am blessed to say have had a big impact on Evie's life.  

We will miss The Preschool, but alas, next season is upon us!