Summer Recap

 This summer was a lovely blend of busyness and boredom (although I think the boredom factor was more my issue than my kiddos who have built in play mates). As I look back on the events and day we had I can honestly say WHAT IN THE WORLD WERE WE THINKING????
But what a fun summer it was too! Jaedon and Seth had their first tiny taste of an away-for-night camping time, Owen had his first VBS time, we hosted our first Backyard Bible Club and all of these were a first to experience with Little Lady.

Beautiful lake Michigan

One of all of our favorite memories of the summer was the camping week we had at the end of August. We affectionately are referring to it as "cabbage week" because it was our cottage time in a cabin...cottage/cabin=cabbage. =)

We were able to spend that time with Brads side of the family too which was really sweet time together.  We are blessed that we like each other enough to WANT to vacation together!

Cute Cousins

 Another favorite (for the boys at least) was our day trip to Michigan Adventures (a local amusement park).  This was sweet because, as seen in a previous post, we had been working all summer towards Summer Scripture Challenge and a trip to Michigans Adventure was the end reward.  Well, we made it! (and no cheating either!)  We have been counting out points for things like personal quiet time, bedtime prayers, reciting our memory verses each week, service projects (like serving in nursery or helping a neighbor) and we got to our goal.  The kids LOVED the park day...now to just have them KEEP doing their quiet time right? =)

Yes, Little Lady is NOT pictured here because really... amusement parks aren't all that amusing  to an 18month old...or her Mama! THANK YOU, Grandma!!!!!!!