Summer Break Out

Lexi and Aiden went to our church's version of vacation Bible school called Summer Break Out (SBO).  It was an amazing week filled with lots of fun, friends, and Jesus.

I helped out by volunteering at the outside sites which included a zipline, big waterslide, obstacle course, large pulley, and water obstacle course.  It was awesome.

The week was capped off with a carnival and a concert. It was so sweet to hear these kids singing the songs they learned all week.

 Jayvan was not at amused.

 The kids brought in money to help fight world hunger and because they brought in over $5000, our missions pastor let his wife shave his head into a mohawk.

Liam's 1st Time Swimming

The Wedding

The big day has arrived.  It is hard for me to think about my "baby" sister becoming a bride, but she is the exact same age that I was when I got married.  Time continues to fly.

We started the morning the breakfast and hair & makeup at our house.

 I had Ashley come pose in front of my favorite trees.

 Then we decided to do the big reveal at Middle Creek Lake where we grew up.  This was when Ashley caught the first glimpse of Kyle waiting out on the dock.  You can just feel the love.

 Then the big reveal!

 We decided to stop and take a picture in front of our old house too. We may have set off some alarms. . .

 Then we all met at the community center for the professional pictures.

There are many more pictures to share, but I will have to upload them later.  The wedding was wonderful and we are blessed with a new brother in the family.

Rehearsal

Unfortunately Aunt Ashley and Uncle Kyle's wedding location had to change in the last week, but everything ended up working out well.  We ended up at the Drexel Community Center.  It is right by a lake and there is a playground there for the kids.

 Jayvan loved this bumblebee and wouldn't stop kissing the dinosaur.

 My parents:

 The bride with her ribbon bouquet.

 Kyle's family provided a wonderful BBQ dinner.

 We stayed after dinner to finish the decorating.

The Last Day of First Grade

This year has gone by so quickly.  Lexi has grown so much physically, academically, spiritually, and emotionally.  She is my amazing girl who teaches me how to love and be the best mom I can be.  I can't wait to see what second grade brings.

 This is the difference between the first and last day of first grade.

 Can you spot the little brother who was pretty mad about being stuck inside?  I finally let him out and he immediately ran out into the rain.  Predictable. . .

Reader's Theater

Lexi's class had a "Reader's Theater" to celebrate the end of the year.  It was adorable and I was so happy that I could take off of work for a little while to go watch it.  

Lexi was the farmer's wife in "Stone Soup."  I can't get the video to upload right now, but just trust me that is was adorable.

 And here are a couple cute pictures of Jayvan.