What Have We Been Doing?

Is it me or has this summer been crazy busy?

 This is the 2nd summer for dealing with CANCER.

That's all we will say about that.

We've had so much fun stuff going on.
And we just push the cancer to the back burner.

There's been scout camp.
(Judson on left, Ansley is in there as is Randy)

Braces
 

Swimming

(When I can arrange for Sawyer to be taken care of.  He cannot go swimming or be out in the sun)

Volunteering at a cat rescue

Volunteer at a community garden

This is just one section of a pretty large garden with proceeds going to a local food bank

Physical Therapy

(with a little puppy playdate thrown in)

Then of course, NEW PUPPY

More summer camps to come
Along with Tubing
And whatever else we can squeeze in....

We plan on getting as much in as we can before school starts!

I've Been Remiss

It has been a busy beginning to summer.

We completed our home school year in early May.

We've been traveling and visiting and having a great time.

So, I've not had a chance to update the blog.

School went well this year.

We are already thinking about what we are going to do next year.

I'm very pleased with the kids' progress.

The new pup is doing well.

We have all the new puppy things:

nipping

peeing

eating

learning

puppy shots

And lots of laughs

Puppy Play Date

Not all was good.  There was a certain duo that got into trouble and then tried to make nice.

We've had summer camp.

(no pics since I wasn't there)

Swim lessons.

Everyone passed and are ready to move to next level.

(again, no pics.  sorry.)

 

They ran the Peachtree Jr 

Lots more summer left.

Judson gets braces soon.

Corn picking.

Bean planting.

Scout activities.

More camps.

Day trips.

We've only just begun!

Happy Mother's Day

Hope all you mothers out there have a wonderful day!

We all know EVERYDAY is Mother's Day.

New Family Member

As most everyone knows, we lost our sweet Gracie a few weeks back. 
Gracie was a wonderful family pet.

We miss her terribly.

She gave us a lot.

Way more than we gave her.

She also left behind a grieving life mate.

Chisum.

Chisum has made great strides since Gracie died.

But he needed  a friend.

Meet Pascal.

The most laid back dog you will ever meet.  

He is already making a place for himself.

 

What a great pup!

Spring Break

Whew!

The week flew by.

Randy and Judson went here...

 And saw so many wonderful sites like...

Took a selfie...

And basically, had an awesome time.

Meanwhile back at home, we....

had fun!

Only 20 more days left until our home school year is over!

2 in 1!

I know you are thinking, 2 updates in 1 week?

Crazy!

Better do it while I'm thinking about it.

First, a huge shout out to Camp Sunshine.

They blessed us with tickets to a local theater's production of

"James and Giant Peach"!

THANK YOU!

The kids LOVED it (as did the parents).

Although one kid balked at getting HER picture made. 

(She's a bit prickly when it comes to photos)

Funny side note:
Prior to the play the actors came out for a 'meet and greet'.
Apparently, Sawyer made an impression.
After the play, one of the 'handlers' passed by and said,
"Aren't you Sawyer?  The actors loved meeting you earlier."

One of the reasons someone might be grumpy today was that she had a sleep over with a friend Friday night. (She loves sleepovers at M's house.  They do ART stuffs because they both have a passion for art. )  Saturday they went to an art class AND roller skating.

She had a blast!

Now don't go expecting regular updates.

Busy Week

Judson received his 1st Class rank in Boy Scouts

Judson and Ansley participated in their History Fair

We got to see the Harlem Globetrotters!

Super Cool!

Had a good checkup and 'teria visit

Weather warmed up and we were able to get outside!

Can't ask for more!