That's what I'm doing this summer. Keeping my eyes wide open. Because I know that the minute I blink it will all be over. And I'm having too much fun!!

We've been enjoying the hot (and I mean h-o-t) weather and then giving thanks for the AC! We've had water balloon and smoothie filled afternoons followed by lots of reading in our blanket tents at night. It feels so good to have them both at home with us. I dread the beginning of school again. I'm still praying that it gets easier, but it's not lookin' so good.

This year we picked up a Slip n' Slide at Wal-mart for $5.00! The boys *love* it! They spend all afternoon slipping and sliding and jumping into our Olympic sized pool (which is about 3 ft. in diameter).

Stay tuned for the recipe for Ace and Lucky's favorite summer snack this year! Hint: It's yummy and healthy. :)

Last weekend we went with my sister-in-law Valadou and her kids to see Curious George Live. Of course, this was Ace's lifelong dream, to see "Gaki" live! I wish they could have taken pictures with him but we made due with what we had (see photo below). Ace is holding the famous Gaki that he has taken everywhere with him since he was one and Lucky is now the proud owner of the backup we bought the year we thought Ace lost him at the Watermelon Festival. :) We all had such a good time!

Afterward, we went out to celebrate for a friend's birthday. DH and I managed to get not one, but two photos together! Impressed? I know!

This weekend we'll be celebrating the feastday of Panagia Vlahernon. Anyone interested in attending services can find a schedule here.