Summer: going, going, gone...

Where has the summer gone?!

June and July were busy at the Jackson house, for sure. We started off our summer by celebrating --Vegas style! I turned 34 and we celebrated 6 years of marriage.

It was a great time with precious friends and lots of memories made.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...

And, even the mannequins are TOPLESS in Vegas!

Then, we had C's dance recital. And, of course she was a hit (and the cutest, to boot!)

Followed by a week at "Fairy Camp." She now OFFICIALLY a fairy...with dust and all! (Like she needed any encouragement, right?)

July is not complete without kicking it off at the Lake for the Fourth. Good times had by all. And, this year, we made several HUGE milestones...

She jumped off the dock, tubed, and rode on the seadoo!

We then celebrated Caroline's 4th birthday in mid-July. This year she wanted a Peter Pan theme, and I had the most AWESOME cake made for her by Shannon at For Cakes Sake. It tasted as good as it looked!

The kids had a blast playing at the Little Gym. All the activities were set to Peter Pan songs...too cute!

On the 20th, we took her to eat at her favorite "Mexico," and then to see Beauty and the Beast. Let's just say she felt like a very special Birthday girl!

On top of everything else, we added a new member to the Jackson clan...Raider Rich. He is a tabby. Caroline, of course, named him after her favorite team, and character on "Imagination Movers."

He is keeping us quite busy. And, honestly, looking forward to ridding our house of the litter box, soon. Ewwww....
Summer would not be complete without a few concert in the park,

and of course, the Rangers!

To end the summer, we are taking swimming lessons, and gearing up for "big girl" school starting in two weeks! And, before we know it, football season will be here...bring on the cooler weather! And, of course, my girl is ready to cheer on her Red Raiders!