Sum-Sum-Summertime!!

It's mid-July and feels like summer has flown by and I don't have a great tan to show for it!! I started out with a decent one back in May, but then June hit and we had to move and I've had no free time to soak up the sun! However, this Friday, my mother, sisters and our sweet children are heading to the beach for a few days of relaxation and sun-soaking! I am looking forward to a peaceful, relaxing visit. Then a week later, my husband and I are taking our children and going back to the beach for a full week of more relaxation and sun. We have been going non-stop since the kids got out of school in June and are about 95% settled into our new house.
We have loved the transition of life to taking care of 28 acres, however, my body is trying to figure out what the heck is going on! My arms are so sore from trimming tree limbs, re-doing flower beds, sweeping porches, not to mention all the boxes that have been opened, unpacked and broken down. Clearly, subdivision living did not provide the proper exercise level through daily chores for my poor limbs! All that said, we are very ready for guests at the new house, even have a sweet guesthouse for visitors to stay in:

We also have a new addition to the family, a bloodhound and Great Dane mix named Rebel. This picture was taken yesterday..he is 15 weeks old and huge all ready! He is a great dog and the kids love him tons.

Look at those feet!!

I'm praying that this last month of summer before the kids start back to school have some slow paced relaxation in there somewhere. Brian starts back to school August 13th and Rachel on the 20th. I'll be sure to post about the beach adventures coming up!