Our Family

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Back to School...Already?

Time flies. It's hard to believe that we have an 8th grader and a high school Junior. They are both our joy, and Marc and I are thankful every day for them!!

The superintendent came to visit with M's Advanced Music Studies group

Monday, September 1, 2014

We enjoyed some family adventures this Summer, and time with cousins and friends. I always think that we'll slow down and relax when Summer hits, but instead we work and play hard! But, it is refreshing and prepares us for the school year ahead.

Bowling in Williamsburg, VA with Cousin Konnor (with Busch Gardens the following day)

Fun with friends in Yorktown, VA

Cousin Hannah's visit: the National Mall in Washington D.C., the National Zoo, the LDS Temple, Charming Charlie, boating at Black Hills Regional Park, historic downtown Frederick, hiking/running along the C&O canal, and blackberry picking and jam making

Ice blocking during our last week of Summer break

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Summer Fun for M

Her summer of independence! A month in Virginia with her aunt and uncle and attending EFY at Southern Virginia University. She worked at American Heritage RV Park, went to a youth conference, and hung out with friends. Plus she had a week of spiritual uplift and extreme fun! Following her return home, she went to another youth conference and served as a youth camp leader at a week-long girls' camp.

Summer Fun for J

His solo adventures included throwing different shaped balls around, helping some friends move, earning 2nd class in the Scouting program, going to Scout Camp, and participating in a one-week science internship.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

The 2nd Half

What an incredible school year! As unbelievable as it may seem, I (Mom) am now retired, J is an eighth grader, and M is a Junior. The 2nd half of our school year was full of happy adventures and amazing progress. Both kids earned straight A's. M applied, auditioned for and was accepted into a college-level music program which she will attend her final two years of High School. J literally grew about 6 inches! Other highlights include:

A surprise birthday party for one of M's BFFs