Audrey's First Dance Class

Audrey loved her first dance class. 

Finally a Little Summer Weather

It has been strangely cool this summer.  August hasn't been the greatest swimming weather.   We nearly froze the night we rented out the pool for church.  The kids had fun anyway.  Alexander and Audrey loved going down the slide.  Alexander even jumped off the diving board.  

After the pool closed for the summer we finally got some 90 degree days so we put up our swimming pool in the back yard.  

 Some friends invited us to their lake house in Wisner this week. We had a great time.  Owen loved playing with Tyler and Ryan.  Owen is three days older than the twins. 

 Everyone enjoyed the boat ride, except Owen. He hated the life jacket.

 The lake water was shallow and Alexander had a great time playing in the water.  You wouldn't know you were in Nebraska while at this lake.  It was beautiful and there was no corn in sight. 

Owen had fluid behind his ears and has been on antibiotic for two weeks.  Thankfully his ears are now clear and he does not need to see an ENT at this time.  We are so relieved.  He weighs a whopping 19 pounds, 3 pounds heavier than his brother and sister at this age.  I think he will soon catch up with Audrey in weight. 

Alexander is so pleased with his Zinnias he grew from seeds. He is quite the gardener.  Everything is still nice and green, somewhat unusual for late summer.  I have enjoyed these hot days.  I know there isn't much left of summer and fall and winter will be here before I know it.  Taking in every ray of sunshine I can. 

Kelley's Shower Part II

                                Angel food and strawberry skewers

                                        Chicken salad and pimento cheese sandwiches

                                                           Scrapbooking Station

                                  Pink lemonade and sweet iced tea

Old Friends

We enjoyed visiting with old friends this week.  It was fun having Lesley, Carolyn, and Adam over on Monday.  

 

Lesley and I have been friends since we were two years old.

The kids had a great time playing in the pool.  We had beautiful weather, nice and hot!  Both kids are quickly learning to swim. 

We visited Ronnie and Janet.  Audrey loved all the dress up clothes. 

                             Martha was excited to meet baby Owen.

 I found Kiki's baby doll Michael.  Alexander quickly adopted him.  He is now wearing the hat from St. Joe East, that was given to Alexander at birth.

 Saturday morning Adam, Alexander, and Audrey headed for Owensboro.  Mommy is enjoying a little vacation, but still missing her big kids.  Saturday we visited with Christi in Lexington.  Later Teresa and Sarah came by to meet baby O.

Owen and Mommy will enjoy a little more time with Mimi.  Sunday mornings on the porch swing are priceless. 

Kelley's Shower

 

Kelley Goins is soon to be Kelley Johnson. 

 We created scrapbook pages for Kelley with special memories or favorite recipes. 

 Mason Jars as glasses suits Kelley perfectly.  I will always think of her mom, Janet, when canning or preserving fruits and vegetables from her garden.  She sent me home with a jar of strawberry and peach jam last night.  Can't wait to enjoy them. 

                     Most of the shower was Pinterest inspired. 

We had lots of yummy food.  

Kelley's  sister, Krista, and I had fun planning this special day for Kelley.  We are looking forward to the big day in October.  Another reason to come to Kentucky this fall.  Yay!

Lots more pictures to come when we get back to Nebraska where I can get pictures off of the other camera.