The Legg Family- Ryan, Holly, Payton, and Elin: September 2015

Its hard to believe that summer 2015 is already in the books. What a great one we had! The girls and I were able to spend many days down at the pool, and we all enjoyed evening walks together and lots of meals outside. Elin was old enough to really enjoy the summer! She loved going swimming and playing at the park. Payton got a new bike this year and really got good at learning how to ride it. She also learned how to swim some without her puddle jumper, so that was super exciting!

Ryan and I decided that the girls could each choose one extra activity to do this summer. Elin enrolled in her first Kimdermusik class. She seemed to really enjoy it! It took her a little bit to warm up to the instructor and the kids, but we definitely saw improvement from week to week. Payton decided that she wanted to do swimming lessons. I'm glad that she chose this, because she seemed to really benefit from them this time!

In addition to all of this summer fun, we spend a week down at Grandma and Papa's cabin, with them, Aunt Kyla, Uncle Kenny, and Ezra. We all enjoyed riding the boat and spending time with each other. Payton was a little fish in the water! Elin still wasn't so sure. She really wanted to get in, because that's what Big Sis was doing, but once in the water, she soon wanted out. So indecisive! Poor girl comes by it honestly. Lol! We started the trip off in St. Louis helping Aunt Kyla move and were able to visit the zoo and the Magic House, which the girls loved!

Shortly after this trip, we celebrated the 4th of July. Our neighborhood has a parade every year, so the girls enjoyed being a part of that. We decorated the wagon in fun holiday décor, and enjoyed refreshments with everyone down at the clubhouse. After the parade, the girls and I did some fun crafts at home, made a flag fruit pizza, and watched the fireworks from our back patio. It turns out we had a pretty good firework show! Payton and daddy set off some small fireworks, and Payton really enjoyed the sparklers.

Payton is now 4 years old and growing up so fast. She is the smartest and sweetest girl, and I hope she always holds on to her kindhearted spirit. She is getting really good at writing her name and can count to 100. Crazy that we are in pre-k this year! Miss Elin is now 22 months. She is really trying to talk. She's starting to say a few small sentences, and it is just so cute! We are starting to enter the strong willed/trouble sharing stage, but I'm thinking having a big sister will help with that some.

Ryan is digging deep into his career. He is now working as the engineering coordination manager, and works SO much! We are definitely proud of what he's doing; however, the late work days can be hard. He does a really good job balancing it all though, and these two little girls definitely adore their daddy!

We are excited for the fall and the cooler weather. Payton has started pre-k, and Elin is in her second music class. There is nothing else I'd rather do than staying busy with the girls and being so involved in their lives. We are blessed!

Family Swim in Kentucky Lake