Summertime

It has been too long since I've blogged so I have to make up for it! Here are a bunch of pictures from the beginning of summer until now . . . Above is Allie dancing with a friend at "Family, Flicks, and Fun" put on by our youth group at a local park. (Way to go, guys -- it was awesome!) Below is Emmie being SO brave and going in the super big astro jump obsticle course. What you don't see is about two seconds after the picture was taken she turned around and ran back out! Maybe next year. :)

Dinner with Brandon Heath!

Thanks to my super awesome husband I got to go to a dinner with BRANDON HEATH! I'm still happy about this, in case you can't tell. He was here to perform at the God and Country Rally but the night before he did a small performance. Before the performance we had dinner with him and a handful of other people. It was great. Here's a link to his page to hear his music: www.brandonheath.net

Oh, I should mention that Ethan did NOT want to be in this picture because he thought I was being a total dork. But I pulled him in before he could escape. :)

This was the view of the outdoor concert. It was sooo beautiful. There's nothing like listening to worship music with the sun setting and the breeze blowing gently. Aaahh . . . .

Okay, here is a picture of Brandon singing outdoors . . .

And our friend, Jesse Shuster, singing before him . . .

Jesse is really talented. To hear his music, go to: www.jesseshuster.com

My son has been exploring like only a curious baby can do lately. I was around the corner for just a second the other day and here he was when I came back! Of course, I had to tell Grandma and what does she say? "Just a couple of weeks ago I heard about a little baby that got inside a dishwasher and was killed!" Thanks mom. :) Aren't grandmas' so helpful? Ok, to be fair I do appreciate all the safety tips she brings to my attention. I think it just must be different when you are the parent.

Oh, last but not least. I have probably stopped for at least one yardsale every weekend this summer. Is there like a yardsaler's anonymous out there? Anyway, I was so happy to find this little bookcase for Ryan's room recently. It was $3.

Aaahhh. Summer.