We came home from Youth Camp and hit the ground running! Every week this summer we've had something planned. Whether it be Dance Camp for Anne, or Twilight Scout Camp for Jarod, it's been busy. This week is literally the very first week of absolute nothingness since summer began. Whew!!! I'm loving it! I took my shower this morning and put my PJs back on because I didn't have anywhere to go! How cool is that?
Our house computer was struck by lightning while we were in Orlando so I brought my office computer from the church. I have been able to do all of my church work from right here at home and I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I am for that. Jarod and Anne start school in less than 3 weeks and I will be able to stay on this side of town. God is so good. I knew the running and the craziness was temporary but it was a long year. I'm thankful to be stationary again. Anne's Pre-K was totally worth the sacrifice though - can't believe she will be starting Kindergarten with Jarod at OPE! She had her evaluation testing yesterday and did really well. We went and purchased her school supplies afterward and she is just so excited! I, on the other hand, have very mixed emotions.
I am enjoying focusing on my house again - on my duties of wife and mom. Seems a lot of things got put aside while driving to and from the beaches on a daily basis. Been doing a lot of "spring cleaning" and getting things put back in order. When my house is in chaos, I feel like my life is out of order too. But when it is all together and organized, I feel as though I can take on the world. I think it's a girl thing.
I will have to say though that I was so looking forward to being at home that I overlooked something. In all my running, I was with Russ constantly. We worked together, had lunch together, sometimes we rode together. We were together all day - and we enjoyed it. The first week that I was actually working from home, on about Wednesday, I realized how much I missed him. We are such a great team. I'm so thankful for that! Now though, he is taking Fridays off so we can have a two day break before our week begins on Sunday.
Well, enough of my rambling for now. Wanting to catch everyone up. I have some pictures from the last few weeks. Anne enjoyed her Dance Camp. She went Tuesday - Friday from 9:30 - 1:00. It was almost like a VBS only with dancing in between the bible stories and worship time. She had a blast! I am so thankful for a Christian Dance Studio!!!!
Anne is sitting on the bottom row - 2nd from the right.
After Anne's Dance Camp, we had VBS at Ocean Park. I had the awesome privilege of working with Marc doing puppets! The Lord worked it out each evening for Marc to be able to join us. We have not worked together in several years and it was quite fun. I'm praying about beginning a puppet team at church and this gave puppets exposure. I've had a handful of teens approach me about it so we will keep praying and see what happens. We will be starting from scratch and it will take time.....
Riki, Prissy and Amber
I had a birthday during VBS and they surprised me with a cake and balloons! Very fun!
Happy Birthday to me!
The next week brought Jarod's Scout Twilight Camp. Every evening from 6 - 9:30 he spent his time doing archery, crafts, swimming and BB Guns. I don't know that anything will ever be as cool as our time spent in Oregon, but he had a blast just the same. On Friday, Anne and I got to "Tag Along" and participate with him. Anne had a blast too. She could hang with the big kids.
BB Guns
Anne's turn - love the glasses.
So focused!
Swimming!
Making Ice Cream in a bag
Yumm!!!!! It worked!!!!
Archery
With a little help - she did great!!! She's an expert after doing all these things at the age of 3 while we were in Oregon. Or at least she thinks she is! She still remembers that time well. Can't believe it was 2 years ago.
Well, I think I have you all caught up. Taking a break for a few weeks before we begin the downward slope into fall. Where has the year gone? Until next time......
