First Days

The kids are back to school, getting used to being away from mom, and hopefully learning something! Hannah and Ben before they leave for the bus.

Jefferson outside his preschool, looking very grown up and happy!

Everyone is doing just fine at school, now it's time for vacation!

This Summer

We've been having a pretty laid back summer here. No major plans or vacations. Lots of days just hanging out and doing whatever we feel like. Isn't that what summer should be for kids! A day at Kennywood with all the family! It was great fun as usual.

Jefferson tried his feet at soccer, and when he gave it his best he was great at it!

A pinterest craft project turned silly.

We have a VERY plentiful garden this year. Not sure I'll ever eat cucumber again.

Hannah went after the ball this year at soccer! She's improved much and we are very proud of her.

The family is proud of mommy too! She ran her best 5k, at 29:07!

We spent last Saturday in Rochester at the Strong Children's Museum of Play. Hannah and Mom visited the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden for the first time. It was delightful!

Jefferson went shopping at the kids Wegmans store for the first time. He's a great cashier!

We are a little sad that summer is about over, but we visit classrooms and meet teachers at school this week, so we'll be okay. It's not long before we'll be on vacation at Disney World, and that is something to look forward too!

Six Year Old Ben

In case you didn't hear the news, Ben is six now! Which is good, because he certainly is way taller than all five yr olds we know! He's really into Pokemon now, so this looks like a lot of fun. He's also into Lego's and got A TON of legos and sets for his birthday-thank you everyone!

He's just about able to read his own cards too, I think they mean more when you can read it yourself!

A Super Mario Party with your friends means mushroom cupcakes!

Gram and Pap came up the next weekend and we celebrated some more. The last day together we went to the Rochester Zoo and Ben got to be a turtle. We had lots of fun there and plan to go back soon.

Hope your having a great summer and staying cool!

The Busy Week

Have we had a busy week! It's the end of the school year finale before the carefree summer, which we are so ready for. School's out for summer!

Hannah earned nine badges this year at Girls Ministries. Ben also earned his Royal Rangers badges.

He's a kindergarten graduate!

The night before Father's Day, the Oswego Speedway.