the GLENN family

 September 2022 We started the month off strong by going camping with friends near Point Reyes for Labor Day weekend. The weather back home was crazy hot, so it was super lucky that we had this trip planned. Plus, camping is the perfect all-day playdate. We lounged, ate, went to the beach, went hiking, rode bikes, played football and tag, roasted s'mores, and chatted. I think it's fair to say we all had a super fun time playing and exploring, and the campground was awesome. I'm so glad we went! A friend caught this funny moment of me going down the slide upside-down with all my friends and I found it so thoughtful of her to catch the moment and send it to me. I think of myself as a pretty fun mom, but there generally aren't a lot of pictures of me playing with my kids because there aren't any outside observers.  Adaline is in fourth grade now and had her first big school project. It was 6 different projects about South Dakota and then a 5ish minute presentation on h...

 August 2022 As August rolled around, we were feeling the pressure of trying to squeeze all the last drops out of summer that we possibly could. We harvested a tiny bit from our garden (we really didn't plant much this year) and tried to spend plenty of time at the pool and outside.  This kid is looking way too old with his tall socks and sun-bleached surfer hair Alex showing off his handstands Before our busy schedules kicked back in, we managed to meet up with the Schultzes for a park day in Fremont. I love venturing out and finding some of the super cool parks out there.  Andrew's work finally had a family event, and one that our kids were excited about! We got to all go to Six Flags for the day! Adaline took me by surprise and rode one of what I would call the "adult/big kid" rides which she doesn't normally choose to do. She then said that Lasso of Truth was her favorite ride of the whole day. Since she was the only kid tall enough to ride it, it was also fun...