Hello Summer!

Yay!  It's Officially Summer!

Time for swimsuits and pool parties and 

ice cream and lazy days!

But, our weather is not cooperating!

We had extremely hot conditions in May and earlier in June - 

like 98+ degree temps for days and days and days in a row.

We were roasting!!

So, we did get some pool time in then,

but now that its officially summer -- it's 70 and raining -

raining cats and dogs this week!

Oy! Hoping for better weather by the weekend!

Jodee and Kamree joined us for some pool time too!

It was a lovely hot night and the girls loved cooling

off in donut floaties!

Kamree had some mad/rad skills in flips off the diving board!

Hellooooo September!

Hello September!

Bye-bye summer!

But really, I don't consider summer to be totally over

until it is officially fall -- which I believe will be later this month.

Oh yes, Husker football started on Saturday -- how

could I forget to mention something 

sooooo important!!! :)

Did you all have a good long Labor Day weekend?

Yes??

We did too!

Finally, after trying to get together at the pool 

All. Summer. Long.

we were able to have Jodee and Kamree

meet us on the next to last day the pool was open!

And even then, it almost didn't happen!

It was rainy in the morning  -- 

but . . . 

the weather cleared, the sun came out and it was HOT!

We had so much fun with those two

and bonus -- the pool was not crowded at all!

Maddy and Kam jumped off the diving board,

dove for diving sticks, splashed a lot 

and had a few snacks!

Perfect! 

Jodee and I were able to chit-chat a little.

Have I mentioned how much I've missed her and my 

friends/co-workers

since leaving the office?

I hate to talk about it as it makes me a little sad.

So, moving on . . . 

Ready, set, jump!

Storms rolled back in late afternoon with lightning, thunder, hail 

and torrential rain and even tornadoes nearby!  

On yes, the weather in Nebraska is always

entertaining (and sometimes scary)!

Perfect ending to August.

Looking forward to some cooler 

lovely temps for September!

Happy Birthday Jodee!!

Sending birthday wishes to my real life friend and bloggy friend,

Jodee, at Follow The Leaders!

Jodee and I have worked together for many years (not even saying how many, but a LOT)! As you may be able to guess from her blog, Jodee lives life in a big way! She's a planner and a party-girl in the very best sense of the word! She organizes her household and keeps her two kiddos and Chef Daddy happy while working full-time at a sometimes hectic (often stressful) office. She always has a smile on her face and a good word for everyone. She's sweet and sensitive and a very good friend -- she's one of those people who boosts you up when you're down and would do anything for you. Plus, let me tell you -- she keeps the office running and fun (if that is even possible), while keeping the attorneys she works for organized and efficient.

Since she was celebrating a bit of a milestone birthday (40!), we managed to surprise her with decorations, balloons and cake on Friday. Her actual birthday is today, June 12! Have a great birthday Jodee -- can' wait to hear all about how the Hubs and kids spoiled you rotten!