Closing out summer...and our bucket list

It feels as if I just wrote a post days ago raving about summer break and all the leisure time upon us!
Fast-forward to the end of July and here we are....

Preparing to return to school in two short weeks, there are very few opportunities left for fun and sun.
With every intention on fulfilling our Mommy/Kaz bucket list over the break, Kaz and I are happy to say we have crossed off the majority:)

#1 Evan's Orchard Trips

#2 Sidewalk Chalk

#3 Pool/playing in sprinklers

#4 Kaz's 1st ever zoo trip!

#5 Watertable Play

#6 Go Berry Pickin'

#7 Photoshoots...many, many photoshoots;)

#8 Summer Festivals

#9 Trips to the library

#10 Start a garden

Oh - and of course we can't forget the one left off the list....
Kaz enjoys hanging out with UK players (soon-to-be pro) on his days off;)

There were many more accomplishments and fun times this summer, however these will close out Mommy & Kazer's summer bucket list of 2013!

Like a sponge...

Kaz is currently my personal sponge. He repeats practically any word that comes out of my mouth and is picking up not only on sounds but new motor skills as well.

He is finding new ways to maneuver and with his new braces, getting closer to standing and taking steps. He took his very 1st step (entirely independently) one week ago during therapy. He was so excited and seemed so proud he decided to try it again and took two more steps alone before needing help with balance.

His speech is taking off and he is stringing multiple words together...sometimes talking so quickly I have to slow him down to understand;)
Last week he mastered his numbers 1 to 5 and just tonight he was able to say 1 to 10 (with a little assistance with #7).

It's hard to explain what it feels like to be a proud Mommy until it's your own, and then you know:)
Yet again, I'm feeling blessed to see God work and reminded of how He does keep his promises.

"The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does." - Psalm 145:13