Vacation

Last week, we went down south for a few days.

We got in on Friday evening, and Sarah and Billy were able to come for the weekend!

Diamond loves vacation.

Sarah and Billy had to leave Sunday afternoon because Sarah started school on Monday, and Billy had to get back to the police academy.

While we were there, we spent the majority of our time sitting on the back deck, because this was the view. 

We had a lovely time, and enjoying each other's company and God's amazing beauty was the best part!

Senior Year

                                                

First day of senior year or college.

Which is crazy, because I swear, it was just yesterday that she was starting kindergarten.  Her Princess backpack was as big as she was, and she didn’t have time to have her picture taken because she wanted to be extra early to school.  I don’t know how she got so old so fast, but I do know that we are so proud of her!

 

9th Grade

Last week, was Jack’s first week of 9th grade!

His favorite ice cream shop was closed on Monday, so we got our traditional “first day of school treat” on Tuesday!

We stocked up on books at the library, 

then visited a new coffee shop.

On Wednesday, he went to student night at church!

On Friday, we drove to Galveston for a little vacation.

It was a great first week of high school!  

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

We spent a lovely day eating BBQ at Bryan’s parents’ house!  It was a sweet and simple way to celebrate, and we loved it!

Jack’s Birthday

On the night of Jack’s birthday, we did our traditional home cooked meal.  This year, it was coconut curry with the shark that the boys caught on their trip to the gulf last year and grilled oysters.  J was so happy!

Then, on Saturday, we went to the restaurant of his choice.  He chose one of our favorites—brunch at Blue Mesa.  We haven’t been in years, and it was amazing, just as it always is!  Jack kept thanking us for taking him—even though it’s one of our many birthday traditions—it was so sweet!

 

Happy 14th Birthday, Jack!

14 years ago today, God blessed us with our second baby. Watching him grow into the amazing young man he is has been one of our greatest joys.

He may be taller than both of us now, but he’ll always be our baby!
 

Father's Day

On Sunday, we celebrated our absolute favorite guy!

Bryan is truly the best Dad (and husband!), and we are so grateful he's ours!

After church, we had a bratwurst feast and watched a war movie.  According to Bryan, it doesn't get much better!  We love him so!

Jack Goes to Camp!

Last Saturday, we picked Jack up from his week long stay at Pinecove.  He has been attending this Christian camp for the past 6 years now, and he loves it!

 

Jack with his counselor, Flow--his real name is Connor!

When we got there to pick J up, his counselor told us what a blessing it was to have Jack in his cabin.  He said that Jack was such a great listener, did an awesome job leading the Bible discussions, and always offered to help him and the cabin mates.  We are so proud of Jack!

We missed him so much, and we were so excited to have him back home!