And just like that, IT’S JUNE!
Amen.
Here’s a little life lately for your Thursday, friends.
We’ve already been packing in the fun this summer 🙂 .
First day of summer and my boy went grocery shopping with me before we hit up the pool in the backyard. I love any chance to spend any time with my kiddos one on one.
Miss Mades is my little fashionista. She likes to pick out her outfit for every occasion…even backyard swimming with her family.
On Saturday, we loaded up and took a little car drive to…
…visit the Lowe fam at their lake house. It was the perfect lake day! The weather was great which meant we could eat on the patio, fish, take the boat out and hop in the water too.
How sweet are these two?!
Speaking of sweet…
…Grandmother sure loves her great-grandbabies!
Love this kid.
Meanwhile back on the dock these two were trying to catch fish.
Three of my favorite people enjoying the beautiful day!
Sweet Aunt Catherine gave them all matching hair 🙂 .
I snapped this pic as we were pulling away from the dock in the boat. Isn’t she just so lovely?! Everything about her is beautiful.
What was my favorite thing about this entire day? Isaiah’s smile! He had that HUGE grin the entire time we were on the boat!
Speaking of huge grins 🙂 .
This boy and I had so much fun on the water too!
Madeley’s face! Bahahaha! We had a blast!
The three grandsons.
We ended our boating day at the marina with ice cream. We had such a great day, but we certainly missed sweet Ashby too!
Before we left, Andrew and Smith filled water balloons and needless to say, the three boys went wild.
On Sunday…
…we were off to church!
After church…
…we headed back out to the pool. She eats her drumsticks backwards now. She says she likes to “drink them”. Bahahaha! Kids are so weird.
These two.
A random selfie with my littlest pup.
On Memorial Day…
…the Slaughter crew came over for afternoon pool time and dinner.
We had such a fun time!
Our week this week has been pretty chill. It’s so weird only having two of the four kiddos. While Kensington has been at cheer camp and Ashby in Florida, Smith has had friends over and Mades has taken over caring for Frenchie…which, as you can see, Frenchie looks less than thrilled about.
She misses the other two girls too.
And that’s a bit of life lately. I hope you all have the BEST start to your month! I’ll see you tomorrow, friends! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
What a great way to kick off summer! Looks so fun!
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Erika Slaughter says
This looks like the perfect way to kick off the summer!
Katie Stewart says
Ok, the selfie with the pup…. skin and hair are on POINT! Your hair game lately is on another level! Of all the sweet pics that you post… that’s what I notice. 🤣
Mix and Match Mama says
You are SO SWEET! I’ve been taking Nutrafol now for about 9 weeks and really think I can tell a difference.
Nichole Fisher says
I walked past your grandmother at Costco in Arlington a few weeks ago. She was walking out as we were heading in. SHe was exuding warmth and she is just as lovely in person. This is the second time in so many years that I have walked past some of your family in a Costco, It must be the place, ha ha.
Mix and Match Mama says
Ohhhh Nicole! This makes me so happy to read!! She is just so beautiful both inside and out.
Josie says
This is so random but I’m so impressed your grandmother can sit on the ground and then get back up! I hate sitting on the ground now!
Mix and Match Mama says
She is truly amazing. This time last year, she was wheelchair bound due to cancer. It’s really remarkable.
Laura says
I was thinking the same thing!! Super impressive!! So glad she’s doing well!!
Andrea Comrad says
This post is filled with a lot of great pictures but my favorite ones are those with your grandmother in them. You are all so lucky to have her in your life (I know you already know that!) ❤️
Faith says
Love Mades face on the lake 😆 too cute!!
And I like for my drumsticks to get soft so the ice cream and caramel inside get gooey together so I’m weird too 🤣🤪
sandi says
My best memories each summer are at my parent’s lake house. We were there this past weekend with my sister’s family saying bye to my nephew who leaves for Guam in two weeks.
Since the kids have been born, my pictures each summer are the same… boating, fishing, tubing, skiing, jet skiing… the only change is the life jackets get bigger, the kids get bigger, faster rides on the tubes and more tricks on skis. Heck, almost since I have been born the summer pictures (although much fewer pics were taken back then) have been the same. But I wouldn’t change it for anything. It’s my favorite place on the planet!
Your grandmother is a gem! My great grandmother lived to age 98. She buried three of her five children, two husbands and was so gracious and strong. Ponds cold cream was applied religiously every evening and she had the most gorgeous skin. God made them different back in the day and I miss the days when ladies were ladies. (if that makes sense)
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Sandi, I loved reading about your grandmother today!!
Lois says
How old is this grandmother? Your maternal grandmother, right?
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s correct! She is an amazing 86 🙂 .
Sara says
My 7 grade son had a similar transformation this year- starting the year with his baby face intact and a short clean cut look. A giant man child with hair in his eyes was staring me down- now decently taller than me ! on the last day. Still the same sweetheart though!! Have the best summer Shay
Laura says
That time at the lake looks so fun. Glad y’all are kicking off the summer making sweet memories! And I totally get that feeling of ahhhh it’s quieter…BUT I miss my babies!! lol
Gloria says
My daughter likes to wear braids at the lake and pool (saw your’s in the pic). Do you use anything to protect your part/scalp from sunburn? We haven’t found the right thing for her yet.
Mix and Match Mama says
I almost always have a hat on. Like 97% of the time, I wear a hat.
Royana Magana says
Love seeing that you are enjoying your summer! We in Katy are too!! I love Mades swimsuit! Where did you find it?? My 6 year old would love it!
Royana Magana says
Love seeing that you are enjoying your summer! We in Katy are too!! I love Mades swimsuit! Where did you find it?? My 6 year old would love it!
Mix and Match Mama says
Target but last year. Target has amazing swimsuits for little girls. They last FOREVER!
Joanne says
That sounds perfectly lovely!
Sheaffer says
Well, y’all have really settled into summer over there already!!!
Erinn Mosher says
I love these posts! Would you possibly share your lake day menu? We host guests often at my family cottage and struggle for ideas for a big group like this and likely a couple of meals in a full day! Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
We had chicken sausages (cheddar jalapeno, yes, please!), burgers, grilled chicken, potato salad, a veggie tray, watermelon, an assortment of chips and cookies for dessert.
Kim says
Off to a perfect start. What lake are you on? I’m sure you’re trying to cram in some family time before you head east!
Mix and Match Mama says
Cedar Creek Lake!
Sarah SHaneyfelt says
I love that your grandmother is wearing Tory Burch flats at the lake haha! Very stylish!
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Mix and Match Mama says
Always. xx