Summer Catch Up

I know it has been A LONG time since I posted. Somehow the summer went by and here we are in the fall. This year our summer was filled with tons of activities and a lot of sunshine. I will try my best to fill some of the gaps of our summer.

We enjoyed lot of water fun in our back yard.I did a ton of ready this summer. I started with the vampire series (read all four books in four days). I am not on either Edward nor Jacob team :)

We visited the science museum and had fun with electricity.

And jumping to the moon.Emma had her second dance recital.

Sam and Nate quietly suffered through all of Emma's dance lessons. Here they are with Miss Karen (Emma's dance teacher).

Proud daddy.

All the girls did a great job.

Corn is one of our favorite side dishes during the summer.We had lots of friend over.

Jo became a big hit at SNHU where we spent some time this early summer with Miss Robin who stayed with us for a second summer.

She and all of our new international friends graduated. (Yes that is Ethiopian flag since Ethiopia was represented as well).

Robin and I.

The kids enjoyed summer camps.

Blueberry picking

Emma's birthday was in the August and I got creative with her cake. It was a huge hit with lots of colors.

And more fun in the sun.

Hopefully I will post more soon.

Sunday Reflections

Cheer up...you're worse than you think. But God's grace is greater than you could ever imagine.

--C. John Miller For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

American Girl

Since the boys are gone this week I am trying to do girly things with my girls. Today we headed to American Girl with our friends to have lunch with their dolls. The girls had a blast walking around and playing with all the dolls.



Emma loves "Molly".



The camping gear was a big hit with both of the girls since we spend some time camping this year.

Luncheon

Even the dolls got a little cup.

We do miss the boys but today was fun just us girls hanging around.

My Babies

My babies are at camp. Yep my boys are growing up and spreading their wings. We are blessed to have a nice little christian camp up in the white mountains and I cannot wait to pick them up next weekend. I am glad they are there with many of their friends as well.

(that is Emma feeling right at home, she and Jo did not want to go home. They wanted to stay as well.)

I am sure they will have a great time.

Another day with friends

I am a week behind on posting another blog entry.

Anyway last Saturday we spent a beautiful day with our dear friends the Laughner's. It is amazing to watch how much our kids changed the last few years. Two years ago Jo did not want anything to do with anybody. Look at her now best friends with Lori.

Dad's on lifeguard duty.

The kids spent close to 4 hours nonstop in the pool.

Well they did get out to jump right back in.

These two are a blessing in our lives. It just warms your heart how happy they are and how well they fit into our families.

Adirondacks with friends

A couple weeks ago we spend another beautiful week in the Adirondacks New York with our dear friends the Carpenters.

The boys had a blast on and in the water. Emma learned to ride her bike without her training wheels.

There was a lot of jumping off the dock into the water going on.

The weather could not be more perfect. We spent the whole week by the water trying to stay cool.

Fil playing with the kid's toys.

Lots of action going on on the dock every day.

Jo celebrated her 3rd birthday while we were in New York.

At South Lake

Josiah is growing into and young fine man.

Jumping of the rock never gets old.Who needs toys when boxes are around.

(Alexandra peeking out)

Emma climbing on the roof.Nate in the castle for a few minutes (until it collapsed on him completely).

Bye bye house.

Feeding the ducks.

Story hour with Mr. Carpenter.

Annual family pictures.