Summer update

Where are all the pictures of summer? Where has the time gone? Well, we have been doing a lot, but I haven't taken many pictures. Honestly, I have just been trying to enjoy the kids this summer and take it one day at a time. It seems that the kids are growing up so fast these days....time just keeps moving and I want to stop and catch these memories before they are gone. I guess I should take more pictures then....

Evan has been spending his summer working through the Redwall book series...I think he's on book 15 out of 20. He did a week of flag football and a week of soccer camp through Skybacher's ministries. He is almost as tall as I am and I had to buy him shoes this summer that are the same size as my shoes. Too bad he isn't a girl.....I guess I'll have to wait for Ann-Marie to reach my shoe size. Ten years old and going into 5th grade......

Ann-Marie has spent a good deal of time in the gym as she is on team gymnastics. She LOVES being at the gym and working hard at these new skills. As we speak, she is rearranging her room with Darrell, because she wants the room to "be her idea, and not her mom's." Independent? She certainly is her own person at age 8 and working her way through 3rd grade.

Alec has had a big summer! Teeth a popping out and molars are pushing in. He was able to attend his first sports camps with Skybacher's ministries. He is definitely a "school-ager" now with his interests, his energy and his enthusiasm. He has asked throughout the summer to practice reading, so he's ready to go! I can't believe my baby is 5 and ready for Kindergarten.

Darrell has balanced his summer between work and spending time with the kids and I. You never know where he will be in Beaver County or beyond...so keep your eyes open! He continues to love being a financial adviser....

And I continue to teach fitness classes, with my newest classes being with the older population. I have started teaching Silver Sneakers classes and love it.

We are heading to Bethany beach this week for a last summer trip, then school starts on August 22nd. Maybe I'll start taking more pictures and keeping up with this blog once we're back into a normal routine. I pray that you are enjoying your summer!
Alec getting his flag football Skybacker's certificate....
BodyCombat launch 48 with co-instructor, Matt.