July and August 2011

Hi all,

We began the first weekend of July going to the Woodstock 4th of July parade with Ritchie family then driving up to Ellijay, Georgia to barbeque and tube down the river with Veith's, Ritchie's and Stricklin's.....always such a great time!! For a little over two weeks, Evan, Ella and myself flew up to New York to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa. The kids enjoyed their pool and beaches as well as Grandma's cooking/grilling....yummy!!! Once we got back home, it was time to get ready for another year of school.....August 1st, Ella entered kindergarten and Evan entered his last year of high school........

My sweet children relaxing at Grandma and Grandpa's!!!!!

Ella ready to jump into grandma's pool.....soooo fun!!!

Enjoying the beach on Long Island, NY

Evan enjoying grandma's BMW.....sweet!!!

Celebrating Laura's 42nd bday in St. James, NY with grandma and grandpa

Addison and Ella playing at Kidstock playground

Ella's getting a ride in Nona's walker!!

Addison and Ella on first day of kindergarten!!!

Our elementary school bus stop..... 20 kids

May and June 2011

In May, the kids finished another year of school on May 27th. Evan completed 11th grade and Ella graduated from preschool. June was a busy start of our summer. Ella had two weeks of vacation bible school (week and our church and another week at Hillside Methodist Church). Evan spent a week in Boonville, Arkansas with his youth group from church serving the community in Boonville. The last week of June, Ella participated in Safety Town Program (program designed for upcoming kindergarteners teaching them all about swim, bus, bike, etc. safety). Evan also participated in Safety Town again this year as a volunteer. June was so busy....I'm exhausted just recalling and typing it. See you all in July !

Ell and Quinn walking down to get their preschool diplomas...cute!!

Ella and Olivia dressed as the statue of liberty at preschool graduation...happy girls!
 

Addison and Ella posing before their dance recital......beautiful girls!!

Ella at Sascha Mackey's 3rd birthday pty!!

Ella reading a book to all her friends.....super cute!!!

Ella about to jump into Lake Allatoona.  Thank you to the Dance family for inviting us out onto their pontoon boat.  We always have such a fun time!!