Joyful Noise

This past weekend, our local Christian radio station, 98.5 KTIS put on their annual music festival called, "Joyful Noise".  The weekend is packed full of live concerts, concessions, company booths, inflatables, and games.  We have been blessed to go the past few years as dad sponsored a booth for Edward Jones.  This time though we just went for the fun!  We have some amazing friends that surprised us all with tickets for the day, including backstage passes for Elyse and I.  For the first time ever, we all stayed to the end to watch the late concerts (Matthew West and Newsboys).  The night was nothing but perfect!

Happy Father's Day

Today we celebrated Dad.   We never want him to feel like he is taken for granted. We love him and are so grateful for him. No man provides and loves his family as much as he does! So blessed.

Overall, the day was family-focused and fabulous. Kids had dad do a scavenger hunt for his new golf bag and homemade cards, played four square, baseball, and other games.  Ended the night with a movie and pizza in the family room. 

Camp Lebanon

For the past year, Elyse has been saving up her money to attend Camp Lebanon with nine of her friends.  It happened to be the same camp I attended with my friends in September so it was fun to share that with her.  The camp began Sunday and we said our goodbyes.  After dropping her off, I had a rough night as it was emotional knowing I would not be talking or seeing her until today.  Needless to see and no real surprise, she did great!  She had such a wonderful time and created lifelong memories.  She did lots of swimming, ziplining, laser tag (won too), crafts, worship, bible studies, and games.  The highlight of her camp experience was by far ours too, Elyse officially accepted Christ into her heart, she forever is saved!  God is so good!  Thank you Camp Lebanon.

Boy and His Hat

We found this hat for Ian at a consignment shop, and he will not take it off. I am not complaining either because he looks adorable in it.

Williamson Family Visits

This past week officially kicked off our summer break and I don't know if we will be able to top the fun we had!  We had our favorite family friends, the Williamsons back in town visiting all the way from Alabama.  They arrived late last Saturday and left early this morning.  We spent most of our time playing, but besides that, we went swimming, saw a movie, went out to eat, and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  We were all so sad to see them leave but excited to know that we will get to see them again real soon.  Love you all and thanks for coming!

Last Day of School

The children had their last day of school today and kids were super excited! They will miss not seeing all their friends; but thanks to the fun vacations and playdates already planned, I think it helped overcome their sadness.  Summer vacation fun, starts now!

Elyse with her fourth grade teacher, Ms. Bollinger

 Caleb with his second grade teacher, Mrs. McBroom

Kallen with his first grade teacher, Mrs. Zieroth

Opera

Last night Dad and I experienced our first time at an opera.  We love musicals and even though the opera wasn't as bad as I was imagining it to be, it was no broadway.  We went with our friends, Victor, and Sarah Chaney, and a night with them no matter what we do is worth going.  The company, atmosphere, and experience was overall a lot of fun.  Also, at one point I heard a song and it reminded me of the scene in "Pretty Woman's" at the opera.  I mentioned it during intermission and thanks to Google we quickly discovered it was the same opera.  How I remembered that I don't know, but we all got a good laugh from it!?