We kicked off the summer with a trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson. As always, fun was had by all. This was Eden's first time to go. A favorite of all is the huge splash pad. Eden took considerable interest in figuring out how the water spurted up from the ground. It took several face fulls of water and lots of laughter before she finally gave up.
The following week the boys attended tennis camp and Marie took swim lessons. The Lord blessed us with absolutely beautiful, albeit hot, weather. Thad and Eli both loved it and wanted to go for a second week. Eli's team won for being the loudest. It was a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp so every session ended up with a devotion and character trait to work on. I'm so thankful for Christian men and women who take an interest in the spiritual growth of my kiddos. Marie also loved her lessons. She was already a little fish but the lessons took her to a new and hopefully safer level.
The boys continued practicing with the swim team. Eli moved up a level and is progressing nicely with the more advanced swimmers. Thad is hoping to move up soon as well.
The Summer Reading Program at our library is always a source of enjoyment and competition in our house. For every 5 books read at their level, the kids get a prize. This year Thad fell in love with reading and it showed. He finished the program in 3 days and wanted to continue to get more books. Eli also finished before we went on vacation.
When we weren't running the kids to camps and therapy, we were working on the house. The living room, dining room, and master bath all have new paint and the dining room floor got several coats of new polyurethane. Jeff has also been working on several other projects on his honey-do list. I'm so thankful for a handy husband!
Next up was the start of our 3 week vacation visiting family. Our first stop was Uncle Kevin and Aunt Lynda's house in Illinois. We stayed for a couple days and enjoyed seeing all the farm animals and swimming in their pool. Some highlights included horse-back riding, working with the chickens, and playing games together.
We then headed for Wisconsin. We were so blessed to be a part of Jeff's parents 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. The family worked together to host over 100 guests for a complete dinner, dessert, and dancing party. There was much laughter and some tears as precious memories were shared. All four of their children, twenty of their grandchildren, and their one great-grand child were in attendance in addition to two more great grandchildren who are yet to be born. It was such a testimony to God's grace and faithfulness as all the blessings of the past 50 years were shared. Thank you Lord for the Christian heritage you have passed down in our family! I also wanted to say a special thank you to Kristen for hosting us and putting together all the many details of the 50th celebration.
We had fun partying, swimming, playing games, eating and just being together. Our time spent with family is always so sweet and goes by WAY to quickly.
Our final destination was Leigh Ann's parents in Upper Michigan but you will have to wait for the details of that stop until next month!
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