Summer

Having a theme each week has helped keep us on track and doing fun activities this summer.  We have enjoyed making ice cream in a bag and making dinosaur fossils. 

 Making donuts from biscuits was especially delicious on a rainy July day. 

 We learned about how craters are formed on the moon and even made our own craters in a box of flour.  Audrey decided to walk on the moon and cover herself in "moon dust." 

Picking blueberries was one of our favorite days so far.  We picked over seven pounds of berries and ate them in less than a week.  

Owen has enjoyed lots of tomatoes from the garden and we are excited to make pickles today with our cucumbers. 

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.