Monday, July 14, 2014

Kids Week Away

A couple of weeks ago, the kids went over and stayed with Grandmama and Granddaddy for the week - the whole week!  They stayed for several days last year and really enjoyed it so we did it again this summer.  It was the week of July 4th.  I still had to work that week but it really gave Michael a break at home to do what he wanted to do.
 
The kids had a great time!  They went to a camp at their church for the week...Rachel's was all day and Jackson's was until 1:00.  They got to swim and play and even go on a field trip through the church (Rachel's class). 
 
Here they are getting ready to go one day, lunchboxes ready!
 
 
 
They took one afternoon and went to the farm that they visited last year and loved.  They picked berries, carrots, drove the tractor, etc.
 
 
 


 
 

Mr. Dick!



Yum, those berries are good!



He was proud of himself!

 
On the 4th of July, they went out to the festivities in Snellville, had a cookout and then went to see the fireworks.  This was the first time Jackson had ever been to see fireworks.  We were going to see them last year but they got rained out.  They both really enjoyed it!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In their little bit of downtime throughout the week, they went to the pool a lot and played...also getting some ice cream one night. 
 
 
 
Everyone was exhausted after that week but they really did have a good time!
 
 

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Michael's 40th Birthday

Michael hit a big milestone this past week - he turned 40!  I took the day off and we went to the aquatic center and spent a good bit of the day playing there before going to dinner that night.  So much fun!

I did manage to put a sign in the yard though - he even left it up all day!













Last night, we had a surprise party for him...it turned out great!  








Here's to 40 more years!! 

Friday, June 27, 2014

Swim Team 2014

Rachel really enjoyed the swim team this year. She greatly improved on her times in several strokes. She started doing breast stroke and butterfly this year. It seemed be a more chaotic season but she loved it. Last night was the last meet of the season and tonight was the banquet. Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.

Jackson liked trying on her cap.




Rachel and Bella.


Showing off his muscles...




Rachel and Kendall.





Waiting to jump in for her relay part.


The group of 7-8s with their medals.


Until next season...