Pool Time

Yesterday we got to go to Meghan's community pool for Kelsey to have a swim lesson. It was super hot and a perfect day for a swim and ice cream snack. Grandpa joined us to help with the little ones. Own even slept on him for over 45 min while Evan and I swam. Thanks Meghan, wet had a great time!!!

North Carolina

On Tuesday, June 23rd Grandma and I drove the kids down to North Carolina.  Nathan and Kristen LOVE to dress-up.  Evan had a little issue with Snowflake, their dog, when we first got there.  I knew he would warm up to him as the week went along, and he did.  By the last day Evan was sitting and going up to her (picture to come at a later day.)  

On Wednesday we went to the children's museum Marbles.  The kids had a blast! This was the one request Kelsey had for what she wanted to do while in NC. 

 

Happy 4th of July

We were up in PA for the 4th again like we do most years. Whitey and Krista have a cook out every year. It was a chilly and rainy day, but Kelsey convinced daddy to go swimming anyway. Evan got to play in the baby pool. We left before fireworks since we had to get back for VBS decorating at church tomorrow. Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th!!

Father's Day

On June 21st, Father's Day, we had Granpa over for dinner.  All the kids got him a new birdbath.  We had a nice dinner and got to hang out.  Thanks to all of the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in the kids lives!! 

Hard to say goodbye

Kelsey had to say goodbye to her friend Josie, from church, who is moving to PA. Her mom, Kelly became a very good friend and ran all of the kids programs at our church. I now have taken over as the VBS coordinator since Kelly was moving.

Baltimore Blast

On Friday, June 12th I helped organize a soccer event at my school where some players from the indoor soccer team Baltimore Blast came all week to work with kids and then Friday night play soccer. Kelsey came with me and got to meet the players. It was an awesome night with my school kids.

Florida Trip part 3

We celebrated Memorial Day on Sunday and Monday with a cookout and pool time.  It isn't a complete trip without matching outfits for the kids.  The girls are so cute!!!  Monday evening Chad and Jenelle had to be somewhere so Mark and I fed everyone and then went outside to participate in a Going Away Party planned by Grace.  One of the activities was to play Marco Polo.  Super funny to see Mark blindfolded holding Evan while trying to catch one of the girls running around.  The boys enjoyed climbing up the playhouse and going down the slide.  The party also included a talent show and a play.  It was super hard to say goodbye on Tuesday, May 26th. Thanks Florida Family!!!  Can't wait to come back again!

 

Florida Trip part 2

On Saturday of our trip we went to the intercoastal beach.  The kids really enjoyed the sand and the water.  There wasn't as much waves as the ocean so it was easier them to stand and swim around.