Summer Fun

Virginia Beach Vacation

We decided to vacation in Virginia Beach this year with my mom & dad and be close to my Aunt Kelly, Uncle Ken, and their kids.  I am so glad we did.  It was time we rarely get with them.  The weather was nice and hot.  Perfect for the beach. 

  

The trip was spent eating, laughing, splashing, building sand castles, and walking the boardwalk.

French Lick 2014: Wrap Up

One of my favorite traditions is touring the grounds at West Baden on our trip.  Jeff and I have been doing this since before we were married.  Since we had Ayla (7 years ago) we had always snapped a few pictures.  I know I will always cherish them.

This year we got all the grandkids together with grandma & grandpa

and even one with the whole gang minus greg and julie who had to be at work.

love my crazy crazy family!

We had a few guests this year also.  The girls were beyond excited to have the Hill Family take a couple days to play with us.  While the dads golfed the moms & kids all went horseback riding and played in the pool.

Leah & Cherry Pop

Ayla on Sprite. 

Ava & Leah pals to the end

This was Abe's first year to ride.  I was trying to be really calm and definitely not push him to do it.  UP he hopped onto this back like it was nothing.  He looks so little and big at the same time?  

I love our trips to French Lick.  They are full of silly, happy. relaxing times with family.  It causes us to slow down for a couple days.  Im glad Jeff's family started this tradition over 30 years ago.

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to the sweetest, best, most sacrificing man I know.

Jeff, I am not sure how I got so lucky.  I won the lottery with you, babe.

We set out to the yard for a little golf lesson for daddy's day.

We joke this is paying for their college one day... one can dream, right?

Summer Fun

School is out and that means we gotta keep busy.  Its finally hot enough to blow up the pool and play around.  I love when they let loose and have fun.  

Abe wanted to just run in and out.  Big sis wanted to do cannon balls.  Not sure if that is the right dept, but she went for it!

Ayla got to go to her first camp at Camp Illiana.  Im hoping this is the first of many spent learning to love Jesus and be independent.  We are thankful for such awesome friends on this journey with us!

OHHHH 

and looks who is big stuff?

Abe is officially potty trained!

My heart is full

My heart is as full as my cart of flowers.

Preschool Grad

Congrats Leah Hope!

So proud of you for graduating preschool.  You are on to big things!