Outside Summer Fun

While we didn't really get to take a family trip this year, we have had alot of outside fun. We have been to a friend's house at a lake in Michigan, to the pool more times than we can count, on walks, to several playgrounds, in our back yard and to my family reunion.

Both the boys LOVE LOVE LOVE the water which is fun but a little tiring on the Q-end :( He has no fear so there is alot of chasing that goes on to ensure that he doesn't drown while trying to drink the water. Isaiah has become quite an adept swimmer and enjoys anytime he can get in some kind of water. It's been so hot that we have even gotten E to go with us to the pool a couple of times...which is awesome! (you would appreciate this more if you realized how much he prefers to stay where the air is conditioned :) :) )

In looking at my pics I am a little saddened by my lack of gusto with the picture taking this summer. There are so many things and places I didn't get on camera :( Sigh. I guess you will just have to enjoy what I did remember to capture.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to make a little slideshow of some fun times outside...

My Little Tornado

A tornado. A whirlwind. A rascal. A monkey. A path of terror. It never ends...

but at least he's cute doing it :)

My Garden now...

or as of July 25th....yeah for me :)

Basketball Tourney!

First tourney in several years!

The boys (Scott and Seth), Eric and our friend, Rick played in a 3-on-3 tournament in Lima on July 31st. Scott came up with the creative name of the "Tramblers" which was a combination of the three last names playing (Troyer, Chandler and Ambers). Loved it! There were several years that they did this every summer either in Elkhart or somwhere in Lima and was alot of fun for the family to watch. It's been quite awhile so it was pretty exciting to have them enter again.

They played in humidity, then there was pouring rain, then it was unbelievable hot, direct sun. They played against some decent guys and then against the man we only know as "Steroid man" who was just as mean to his own teammates as he was while elbowing the opponents. He was horrible and E had to hush me several times when I felt my opinion should be spoken. :) It was double elimination and even though they were disappointed, the rest of us were proud when they won THIRD place out of everyone.

Congrats boys!

Summer Swimming

With summer comes the annual swimming lessons. Last year both Isaiah and Quinn took lessons...this year I didn't put Q in because I figured I learned enough last year to do things with him myself. Anyway, Isaiah moved up a level and was able to learn new strokes (butterfly, dolphin and the frog kick). Needless to say, he felt pretty cool and worked really hard this summer. He also got to learn how to dive. I was rather proud. :)

learning to take a breath during the Butterfly

the Butterfly

Little-est Beautiful Sister

So my baby sister graduated this year. Again, I am writing quite late but I want to post how proud I am of her. She chose to give a Senior recital where she performed both piano and trumpet followed by a reception with tasty finger food made by mom.

Mego,

you are such an amazingly talented lady with such a huge, huge heart!

You are a fabulous aunt, sister and daughter.

We love you!

10 on 5.20!!!

MAY 20, 2010

(I'm writing a little late....)

Happy Anniversary to us! It has been 10 years since marrying my dear husband. Thankfully I can say that we are stronger and closer than ever.


I will say that marriage is hard, I guess, more that it takes an amazing amount of work. Some days it feels like we just met just yesterday and some days it feels like it has been forever! Now, 2 beautiful children later, many ups and downs (and I do mean many), lots of tears and even more laughter...we are still working through it.


I love you Eric!