Summer Closure

It's the third day of school and I'm already longing for summer again. I'm frustrated with my homework and can feel a hard working year ahead. But I also think it's going to be one of the best years I've had. I missed all my friends and those classes where someone does something hilarious and the whole class just bursts into laughter. But anyway, here's what I did the last few days of summer...

My friends and I went tubing down the creek for the first time (notice the 3 large tubes in the back?) It was a very interesting experience, involving cow manure, but anyway, it was still a blast!

My baby cousin, Denae Brielle was born. She's so tiny! I can't believe how small she is! But isn't she sweet?

Breanna came up to me one day and said, "Water is so much more fun in a mug!" Haha, I died.

And lastly, I got 3 new pairs of shoes! Moccasins, sneakers, and my personal favorite, cowboy boots!

Note: Sorry for the bad quality pictures. iPod's aren't exactly pro material.

Summer Days Gone Away

*Sigh* I can't believe summer is over in 2 weeks! Exactly 2 weeks from now I'll be sitting in a classroom as a freshman. So I'll spend these last 2 weeks to have fun and forget about math equations.
This month of August has absolutely flown by! Same as the entire summer! Here's a little update on what I've been up to this summer.

My best friends, Rachel and Violet and I have been getting together a lot! Lots of swimming at Rachel's house. I love Rachel's face in this picture!

My 11th dance recital was this summer! I had such a blast! I love these girls :)

I spent a lot of time with my adorable cousins Blake and Ava! I can never get enough of these little cuties :) Blake wearing my goggles, and Ava in my shades!

I became completely obsessed with this amazing band, One Direction. I know it's very teenage girlish of me, but hey, I am a teenage girl after all.

I went to the beach for the first time in 7 years! This is the back bay at our beautiful house.

Here's our gorgeous patio and pool!

We spent many days at the beach! It was my favorite part! The water was amazing! As you can tell, Blake loved it :)

Ferris wheel at the beach!

My favorite! Blake, Brady, and Ava!

And lastly, our US women's soccer team won the gold!! We were watching every second of it!!

Home

I'm really into writing poetry and short passages these days. Here's another I wrote today!

Home

Many people have different definitions of the word "home."
For one person, home is where they sleep every night.
Where they cook theirmeals and take a shower.
The place they can call their own.
For another person, home is where they grew up.
Where they learned to ride a bike, or swim, or do a cartwheel.
The place they can run to.
Maybe home is just a place where you feel like you belong.
Or maybe home is a foreign word.
The single thing you've been longing for.
Some people don't realize that the place they now call home is only temporary.
There is a place above the clouds, stars, and atmosphere.
Far away from our earthly lives.
It's not a house, or apartment, or shack.
In fact, no one really knows what it's like.
But I know it's a place where you don't need to sleep, eat, or shower.
A place where there is neverending love.
No hate, no tears.
A place where you always belong.
A place called Heaven.