WOW, where to begin. This may be the most traveled summer we've ever had. We started off in early June with KidzBlast at our church (VBS). And, yes, it was a blast! The following week, we loaded up the van and headed on a 2-day trek towards Texas to visit with the Texas Carters. We all had a blast swimming and eating (the 2 things we seem to do when we are there). It was great to get together as always. Already looking forward to next time :)
After a week in Texas, we headed to Louisiana to visit with Papaw & Grandma. They were beyond excited to see us and dad had a special project planned for the week. In just a few days we built a tree house for the boys! It was a fun project and great memories were made.
We returned home from Louisiana after being gone for 2 weeks. We stayed home for about 5 days and then we hit the road again for PA. 21 members of the family headed to Allentown, PA to Bear Creek Mountain Resort to celebrate Great Aunt Phyllis' 90th birthday! We all had such a great time and I think we are all awaiting her 95th birthday so we can have another big party.
After our 2-day trek home from PA (which was a beautiful drive there and back!) we enjoyed some rest for a few days. Hank took a week and went back to work for one of his camps. Sadly on the day we left to head for PA, we learned that Nana Jan had passed away. A service was planned for her in mid July. So after a few weeks home, we took a 3 day weekend trip to Tarpon Springs/Palm Harbor to visit with Umpah and attend her memorial service.
Here is Ryan after our quick trip to the beach after being in the car 6 hours prior. We made the most of our 3 days in FL that's for sure!
And now, as I type this, we are 3 days from the first day of school for BOTH the boys! Yes, Ryan will start Pre-K and Jacob will be in 3rd grade. This will be a new routine for all of us and a huge change for me as this will be the first time in 8 years that I have no boys at home. I sure will miss my peanut as we've made some fun memories these 4 years at home. He is beyond excited to go to "big boy" school and I know he will do great!
And lastly, today is our 13th Anniversary! We are celebrating by going to one of our favorite restaurants tonight.
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