It's been awhile since I've posted...I wish I had something really exciting to update you on, but basically, we've been pretty focused on simply trying not to melt in this crazy heat these last few weeks. :)
We've really been enjoying the summer. We've made a couple trips to the pool, and have been blessed to be invited to swim with friends at their neighborhood pools. We've played with cousins, church friends, and school friends. I've really enjoyed being away from work for awhile, and it's wild to think that next week, Connor and I both head back to school.
We spent a weekend away in Branson at the end of July. A student of mine was gracious enough to offer us her family's BEAUTIFUL cabin down in Branson, so we enjoyed a free place to stay and had a great time boating out on Table Rock Lake and even made a trip to Celebration City, where Connor especially had a great time riding all the rides. It was the kids' first experience with boating, and a good time was had by all (see the pics--I have to admit that as I was resizing them, I was especially struck by how much Kylee looks like her Mommy!). Both of the kids jumped right in the lake and swam like crazy with their lifevests on--it was wonderful!
The kids and I made a trip the week before last to see Dana in Springfield. It was so great to see where she and her family have settled, and to hear how happy they are with their new surroundings. She took the kids and I to the Wonders of Wildlife Museum next to the Bass Pro Shop in town and we really enjoyed it. Connor was fascinated by the animals, and the kids especially liked watching the HUGE aquarium (the sharks were the highlight). It was a great roadtrip for us. Above is a picture of Connor and I with Aleksander and Rocky.
The kids are doing really well. We went school shopping for Connor this weekend, and it is incredible to see how "grown up" his tastes are becoming. He is excited to start school, but a little apprehensive about his new teacher. She came and did a home visit a week or so ago, and it went well, so we're optimistic about another great year at Second Friends for him. He is a little disappointed that he won't be starting kindergarten this year, but we're still confident that we've made the decision that is right for him in the long run.
The kids are doing really well. We went school shopping for Connor this weekend, and it is incredible to see how "grown up" his tastes are becoming. He is excited to start school, but a little apprehensive about his new teacher. She came and did a home visit a week or so ago, and it went well, so we're optimistic about another great year at Second Friends for him. He is a little disappointed that he won't be starting kindergarten this year, but we're still confident that we've made the decision that is right for him in the long run.
Kylee is still insistent that she is four (and lately, she is also emphatic that Connor is two). Her latest adventure includes giving herself a haircut. She has cut a few hairs before, but this time, she took a rather signficant chunk out of the left side of her head. It was like a scavenger hunt finding all the pieces of hair scattered around the living room. And I swear, she was only unsupervised for 5 minutes!!
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