Wedding Dress

 After almost 16 years I am planning to get my wedding dress clean and boxed.  I wanted to take Audrey's pictures in it before this happened.  She loved wearing it and taking pictures.  It was so sweet. 

Dance Recital

Year three of dance recital is in the books.  Audrey danced to "Heaven Sent" this year.  She was so excited for her family to watch her dance and bring her flowers.  She sure loves the attention.  

Hilton Head 2017

We had a wonderful vacation in Hilton Head at the end of May.  We had several beautiful days at the beach, searching for shells.  Adam and Alexander found numerous conchs and sand dollars.  We met some new friends who are originally from Owensboro and now live in Georgia.  We ate lots of yummy seafood.  We ate at Fish Camp, One Hot Mama's, Poseidon, and Low Country Produce.  Mommy enjoyed early morning runs on the beach and on the trails. We rented bikes again and had some great bike rides together.  

We had some run, but this didn't ruin Daddy's golf game on Tuesday.  We are thankful for our time away together as  a family.  We are happy to be home and look forward to a wonderful summer together.  

Another 5K for A

 Alexander ran the Sutton Derby Day 5K again this year.  He ran with his aunt Madeline.  They ran it in 35 minutes.  Alexander won first place for second grade boys.  He was so proud.  Mommy won first place in her age group and Madeline won third place in her age group. 

 We are excited to run again soon in the Barbecue Festival 5K.  We sure are proud of our running boy. 

Owen's Last Day of Preschool

Owen has had a great first year of preschool.  He was blessed to have Nana as his teacher. 

 We had fun together at Mother's Day Luncheon.  We got to sit with his best friends Jack and Abram. 

We had a beautiful day for Outdoor Fun Day on Tuesday.  Owen played in the water, sand, dirt, and bubbles.  He showed off his balance skills by walking on the steppers. 

 Owen will go to Cathedral four days per week next fall. 

Audrey's Last Day of Preschool

 Thursday was Audrey's last day of preschool.  She has had three wonderful years at Cathedral.  Keeping her there this extra year has been the right decision.  She has been a leader in her class and has found her voice to stand up for herself when someone does something she doesn't like. 

 She was very emotional at her Art Show and cried while singing the last song.  She is sad to leave her many friends and wonderful teachers.  She is excited to go to school with her big brother next year. 

 Dance recital is just a few weeks away. Mommy enjoyed watching Audrey dance at Parent Night.  She is doing great with her forward rolls and cartwheels.  We are very proud of our sweet girl. 

Summer Plans

I'm anxious for the kids to be out of school for summer.  I've come up with a plan to have a bit of structure for our days at home. Most of our time is spent playing outside at the pool.  Here's my plan to add a little learning, exploring, and spiritual growth to our break.  

Mondays- Make it Monday - Make a craft or cook something 
Tech Free Tuesday - Day without tv, video games, or other screen time 
Wash It Wednesday - Clean something 
Think About It Thursday - Science Experiment or extended Bible Lesson 
Free Time Friday - Daddy's home, so we play all day 

Each week will have a theme as well as a scripture verse to learn.  

Week 1 - June 5th- Theme Weather 

Scripture - Philippians 2:14 "Do everything without grumbling or arguing." 

Weather vane craft 
Dew point activity 
Water cycle bag and rain jars


Week 2 - June 12th - VBS at Bellevue 

Scripture - John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." 

 Week 3 - June 19th - Theme - Food 

Scripture - Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 

Ice cream in a bag 
Yeast Feast 
Acids and Bases experiment 
Make smokes 
Solids, liquids, and gases craft with Cheerios 

Week 4 - June 26th - Theme Dinosaurs 

Scripture - Proverbs 3:24 "When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." 

Fossils 

Week 5 - July 3 - Theme Space 

Scripture - Habakkuk 3:18 "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in God my Savior." 

Cork rocket 
Lunar craters 
Moon Surface 

Week 6 - July 10th  Theme Camping 

 Scripture - Psalm 56:11 "In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me? 

Solar oven 

Week 7 - July 17th Theme Human body 

Scripture - Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.  I know them full well." 

Bones and organs 
Lungs in a bottle 

Week 8 - July 24th Theme TBD 

Scripture - Jeremiah 29:11  "For I know the plans I have you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."