All That Matters

The lazy days of summer break starts to taper off and we are left with first grade school supplies looming over our heads. To my surprise it is already the second of July which means Kylie Jade has a little over a month before her first grade year starts.
I find myself just freezing time. Enjoying watching my girls bond as sisters grow and the freedom to sleep in, lounge around, and enjoy the fresh summer breeze.
We have full blown ventured into Summer Camp mode and have allowed Kylie Jade to pick camps based off her peaking interests.
The first two camps she chose were gymnastics camp, she has done one cheer camp and she still has 2 more weeks of cheer, back hand spring camp and one more gymnastics camp before this break closes off into back to school mode. She has learned a surprisingly lot as she now  has a fantastic High V, one hand cartwheels are coming along wonderfully, and she has powered through those back flips fearlessly and with minimal discomfort. I have to say when this kid puts her mind to something she can blow me away with her effort.
As I listen to my girls giggle and play in the other room I cannot help but feel like summer break has been good for both of them. As much as I like routine and Kylie Jade thrives in school we enjoy some time to relax and learn from the world around us. They have built forts and castles out of pillows and blankets. Kylie Jade has been teaching Madilyn to do cartwheels and kick over from bridge. Madilyn has finally learned to ride a bike with minimal assistance and has discovered she CAN swing herself if she really wants too.
I have watched my girls grow and am so fascinated with each year that we are blessed with. Madilyn's independence has soared. She has figured out how to trace her name and frequently says "let me try it" or "I can do this." It has been so wonderful to see the twinkle in her eye when she just gets it.
I didn't realize how different six is from five. In one short year Kylie has learned to read, has shown so much more compassion and has been eager to teach her sister. She has become so witty and aggressive in her passions. She has turned into a young girl that laughs a lot, and just is completely full of life. I have seen her interests grow more intense and she is starting to get stronger. Her personality has turned from one of a young child to a little girl. I see her asking questions where the answers get more sticky ("why did God make bad guys?" "Why do some people not love their animals and take care of them?" "Why do people do bad things?") I see her really showing a passion for Our Creator and her prayers are becoming more about praying for people asking to help them and less about her and hoping she gets what she wants. I have been very proud of the girl she is turning into.
As summer starts to drift away and flutter off into memories and snap shots I want to remember this moment. Remember my girls as they are now, remember how close our bonds are. As much as I can't wait for the routine of the school year I think I will enjoy the rest of our break and just soak it all in. Because no matter what season we are in we are always together and ultimately that is all that matters.

Silly girls and their ice cream cones 

cheer camp

My 3 year old girl

Cold stone cuties

At the y

sweet frog surprise 

Camp

Breakfast just me and these chicks

Best buddies

Best buds

We still make time for studies

Meeting Elsa and Anna

She can still make it to the top

Pictures with Olaf 

Back hand spring practice