We're about to the halfway point of our summer vacation, and this seems like a good time to record some of our memorable happenings. Summer is truly a gift! Our school year is so busy and summer is our time to play hard and simply enjoy being together as a family, as well as with friends. Writing these memories down and attaching a few pictures somehow makes going back to school a little easier as we realize that it wasn't all just a dream. Summer really happened (and is thankfully still going strong, for now)!
On the last day of school, we hosted a party for the youth from church. There were basketball, ice cream, a bonfire, a movie and plenty of social time. The very next day, we were honored to have my brother, Mike, come and visit from Seattle. We spent a long day in Gettysburg reacquainting ourselves with the happenings of that historic 3-day battle. I think we all felt a reverence for those who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice to shape our nation into what it is today.
Our family "staycation" adventures this summer have mostly centered around friends, and we all agree that friends made our family time all the better! So far, we enjoyed a day rafting, a dinner party and ice blocking, a river tubing trip, an incredible day at the lake (floating, swimming, cliff jumping, great food, fireworks and perfect company), a visit from some far-away friends, missionary farewells and lots of movies.
The kids have also had their own adventures, including sushi making, youth conference and a week of EFY at SVU for M, and basketball camp and a GEMS (science) internship for J. The adventures continue as M & J will have camping experiences and a trip to Bush Gardens, and as Marc embarks on a trip to Europe. But here are a few snapshots of the fun thus far:
Crashing on the way home from Gettysburg, June 15 (sweet:)
Rafting & lunch on Black Hill Lake, June 19
Youth Conference MTC, June 27-29
River Tubing in Harper's Ferry, July 2
Lake Linganore, July 4
Sushi Making, July 5
EFY bound, July 8
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