So for a little recap of our summer:
The main event of my school breaks is that the kids (Kari & Malachi) come to KY and spend time with us. This summer they got to come three times and I know Ashley missed them, but I am so thankful that she lets them come stay with us.
Every time they come stay with us we have to have a trip to Mr. Gattis to eat pizza and play, go to the park to play and feed the ducks, visit other family members & friends, and shop. :) We just enjoy hanging out and have fun!
The pool was finally warm enough to take a few dips!
This summer we went to a pottery place here in town. Ivy and her kids met us there so that made it double fun! The kids got to pick out a piece of pottery and paint it. After they got done painting them Ms. Jaque (the owner, who is an older lady) dipped and baked the pieces. We were able to go back and get them in one week. The kids loved it! They are already asking when they can do it again. While we were there Malachi wanted to sing Miss. Jaque a song. His big song at the time goes like this, "And if you don't think the old man can be alone and blue, let me tell you my friend, you got some thinking to do." Haha! We can give credit to his Pappy and Daddy for the lovely bluegrass. Miss. Jaque loved it and Malachi wanted to give her a kiss. I thought he would give her a peck on the cheek, but he laid her one full on the lips! :o (I don't know if told Ashley that part or not so shhhh!)
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| Cool Cat! |
The pool was finally warm enough to take a few dips!
This summer we went to a pottery place here in town. Ivy and her kids met us there so that made it double fun! The kids got to pick out a piece of pottery and paint it. After they got done painting them Ms. Jaque (the owner, who is an older lady) dipped and baked the pieces. We were able to go back and get them in one week. The kids loved it! They are already asking when they can do it again. While we were there Malachi wanted to sing Miss. Jaque a song. His big song at the time goes like this, "And if you don't think the old man can be alone and blue, let me tell you my friend, you got some thinking to do." Haha! We can give credit to his Pappy and Daddy for the lovely bluegrass. Miss. Jaque loved it and Malachi wanted to give her a kiss. I thought he would give her a peck on the cheek, but he laid her one full on the lips! :o (I don't know if told Ashley that part or not so shhhh!)
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| These were some big ducks! |
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| The frog ride at Mr. Gatttis |
I also took a little trip to stay with mom in AL for a week. Mom, the kids and I went to Noccalula Falls and enjoyed riding the train, looking at the old settlement, and petting/feeding the animals the petting zoo. What fun!
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| "Ya got any food?" |
Another big hit (for me) was Chris' business trip to OH, PA, VA. Amish books have always been my favorite to read. I love Beverly Lewis books the best, but I read others as well. While we were in OH and PA we got to visit some Amish settlements and while we were in PA I got to visit the Amish places I read about in Beverly's books. I loved it! I have actually decided I wouldn't mind to move to those areas. ;) Keeping my modern conveniences of course!
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| I think a rich Amish family must live here... |
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| A simple life.... |
We also got to make a very quick stop at Hershey, PA. It's was fun, but we were so rushed we couldn't enjoy it as much as we would have liked. I got some chocolate out of it so that made it worth it!
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| The smell was Heavenly! |
We made a lil out-of-the-way detour to go to VA and see Washington DC. We parked as close to the White House which took may times circling and looking for a spot. We walked as close to the house as we could and while we were there the President's helicopter came and landed on the front lawn. I thought Mr. Obama was making a grand entrance, but we found out later it was just a practice drill being done by the pilot. We then walked to the monuments and memorials. It's was late in the evening when we got there so it was very dark and very late as we made our trek around town. My Mamaw has sternly told me that it was foolish and I live to dangerously. ;) Right Mamaw?
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| The White House |
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| Lincoln Memorial |
So as the close of summer approaches we look into Fall. I must admit I have not been in a very Fallish mood until this past weekend. However, when it did hit me, I wanted to do it all right then! I have very little to no patience. I have a few decorations that I bought on clearance last year out in the dining room and now I can't wait to finish it and tackle the rest of the house. I love some of the ideas on Pinterest. I can really get lost on that website. It's an obsession I do believe.
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| Falling in love with Fall! |
Oh, I can't forget our anniversary! On September the 10th, Chris and I celebrated 9 years of marriage. I have been so blessed to have such a caring and kind man. Chris dotes on me and does everything he can to make me happy. No marriage is perfect, but I do believe ours is mighty close. ;)
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| A chocolate message |
A special chocolate message from the team at the Melting Pot. :) I had a lot of fun eating their message.
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| Just us... |
I will end this post with a quote I saw today that I loved.
Don't count the days, make the days count. :)
Have a great day!
~ Lacey
