Sunday, August 30, 2015

be faithful, serve boldly.....

as the school year wrapped up and our church stuff did as well, we were given a mission to work on during the summer.  to be faithful, serve boldly, share Jesus.
we were to as a family, find a task/project, apply for a grant, and execute the project.
we thought, and thought.  then we decided we would do something with FOOD.
that's when we came up with PROJECT YUM-O.  we researched yummy soup recipes, talked to church to find out how many home bound members could benefit from a little yummy-ness, bought the supplies and went to work. 

it was a lot of work, but well worth it.







disclaimer---this looks like it was a great family project from the photos.  and it was for the most part.  but there were a few moments, when the girls pooped out and had to "rest", someone's eyes started watering from too many onions, the rice got scorched in the wildrice soup, i may have raised my voice.  but at the end of the day-we got it done.

~chat soon.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

school has started

and so has homework. carpool. practices. lunchboxes. uniforms. form to fill out. meetings.
but we are doing good.
the transistion has gone fairly smooth-minus one explosive melt down from kate on a random thursday at 6:45am. but overall, it's been good.

girls love their new teachers.  anne is at the middle school campus and is LOVING it.  kate i think, is missing her sister at the elementary campus, but is finding her way just fine.

here are some pics from the first day-they aren't awesome. but they are, what they are. :)

loves her backpack!



i can see how nervous they were, now.

new grown up shoes. ;)


Sunday, August 16, 2015

summer....

so. today. is the official last day of summer.  so sad.
BUT we have lots to celebrate....it was a great, great, great, summer!
the girls dutifully finished their library reading program and were proud to put the sign in the yard.
so cute!

Looking forward to an awesome school year!
~chat soon!

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

random summer...



this summer has been so calm.  most days have been, at least.
last week i saw this flower blooming on our deck and i thought TAKEAPICTURE.  the girls gave me two hibiscus for mother's day and we have just really loved watching them bloom.  fun fact-their blooms only last one day.

the frog photo-was kate.  she was outside, she walks right inside and says...hey mom.  LOOK I HAVE A FROG. i kind of dismissed it for a second and she said NOTKIDDING and tossed it my way.  that girl.....

~chat soon!'

Friday, July 24, 2015

one last time

we left later on the day of departure.  very unlike our 5am get up and go. drive all day. only stop for restroom and gas breaks.  (i hate that) so we talked adam into leaving mid morning and being able to enjoy one last stroll on the beach. it was perfect.
i don't think i will ever be convinced to leave at dawn again! :)






Thursday, July 23, 2015

picture time!

no vacation is complete without family photos right?
this time, thankfully they went off without a hitch-or a fall!
we waited till the last evening...so i was thankful they turned out!
on the other hand...someone MUST tell these kids to stop growing up!















she chose this spot....
~chat soon

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

last full day....

bffs

boogey boarding...we hadn't gotten bit by a shark yet....so I said GO FOR IT!

she chose a popsicle




finally got the hang of it



face plant aftermath


chat soon