Our 11th — 11th — summer of having The Littles with us.

I am in utter shock + disbelief that we’ve been at this over a decade now. My niece was first 2.5 when we first did this and it is by far, my favorite, most treasured summer tradition.

It’s crazy. It’s a lot of emotions and dynamics and all the things and all the feelings. But this is love. This is family.

And I wouldn’t trade it for any peace + quiet! Not even a nap.