my legs are bug bitten and itchy and there are deep dark wells beneath my eyes.

but my heart is racing in a way i cant describe and the adrenaline rush from tonight's adventures is still coursing through my body, in such a manner that i cannot fall asleep.

a late night hike through the woods to a dark river and a rope swing at 11:45 at night will do that too you. but with darkness and a little encouragement, fun is the only thing that happens when we all go out.

it is always an adventure with those boys and ashley, and i love every second of every minute of it.

from the late night drives, to the rambunctious behavior, to the stories, to the laughter and tears, and daring that comes with being one of the boys.

it wouldnt be a summer without it. and with precious little time left, not only for summer, but for silliness, as brian will be leaving in december, we must take and cherish all the time that we possibly can.

because we might not ever have a chance to live like this again.