June 2015

June has been a really fun adventure. Here are a few highlights from the month:

We went to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO for the first time. It is like stepping back in time but then adding an amusement park to the mix. There is something for everyone. We were blessed to get to enjoy the experience with some friends of ours and their kids. Eli loved all the roller coasters while Thad was more of a splash pad and ball house kinda guy. There is so much to see that we hope to go back again so we can enjoy more of what Silver Dollar City has to offer.

We participated in the local library's summer reading program and both boys got to choose a book to have their name engraved in. We are also in the middle of two other summer reading programs. Reading is a good way to relax after a crazy day in the pool or the water park.

Papa and Nana bought us season passes to the new water park in town and we have been multiple times. There are big water slides, small water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, fun floats, and so much more. The boys love everything but keep going back to the wave pool over and over. Thanks Papa and Nana!!!

The boys both got to participate in swim lessons this year. Eli learned more strokes and beginning diving techniques while Thad worked on breathing and kicking. Both boys are fish and have no fear in the water!

The boys also participated in a nearby Vacation Bible School program. They both had fun learning about walking in the way of the Lord. There were fun crafts, games, and songs.

Daddy took two classes for his master's degree this term and has been busy several hours a week with reading and homework. In his spare time, he has been working on putting up a privacy fence in the back yard and helping out with projects at the Anderson's house in addition to Mommy's never ending "Honey-Do" list.

This month we were able to start the process to adopt Marie. It is going to be a long process but she is worth the wait!

Both girls are growing up so fast. Ava tries to run everywhere while Marie says "no-no". They like to splash in their kiddie pool but Marie's true desire is to be in the big pool with the boys. Marie has started to say some more words and got new hearing aids and orthotics this month.

It is hard to believe that June went by so fast. Stay tuned next month for details about Thad's 5th birthday and our vacation north!

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