Camping

 With some cooler temps in July, we did a little family campout.  We decided to do it at the church office.  The weather was beautiful and relaxing and the kids enjoyed sleeping out in the tent.  We made smores and did a hike the next morning.  It was a fun overnight trip.  

Cow Day

Here is our little cowies on Chick-fil-A dress like a cow day.

Blueberry picking...

4th of July

 This is our July update with the kiddos.  We enjoyed celebrating the 4th of July with our kids having a picnic and seeing fireworks.  

Summer Reading...

Book recommendations so far this summer!  Jeremiah and I just finished this book that a friend had told me about.  We really enjoyed reading it and I was in tears by the end- such a great story for boys about adventure and also sacrifice!  I love this book also because I remember watching the movie growing up.  Disney has a movie version called "Third Man on the Mountain."  I remember loving this movie and told Jeremiah we would have a night where we could watch it together. 

 

 

 

I am in cleaning and organizing mode which his rather hard with 4 little ones in tow.  I am working on the school room and also toys and kids rooms and closets- a very daunting task!  So today while I was organizing, I finished listening to Uncle Tom's Cabin!  Wow- what an inspirational book.  I am trying to go back to old classics and I can't believe I never read that book before.  So I am slowly trying to read some good literature. 

 

 

Gospel Coalition

This month I enjoyed going to Women's Gospel Coalition.  The best part was spending time worshiping with some sweet friends.  I was very thankful for the intentional time together- girls I had not seen in a long time.  And we got to worship with lovely ladies from ECC as well.  

Swimming

 We joined the YMCA this summer and are enjoying the pool.

 This is visiting Houston woods lake.  

Backyard Kids Club

Strawberry picking- a recap of June

Michael's graduation!

 On June 1, Michael graduated!  After 8 years, he graduated earlier than we thought!  This was a big day for us!  So excited for how the Lord has carried us through these 8 years.  It was a big day of celebration!