Pictures

Micah's favorite thing to do. :)

Watching a car get stopped by a police officer right in front of our house.



Splash park at the zoo today. :) Andrew wouldn't pose.



We can't wait for VBS!! 12 days to go!!!


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Life this Summer

Today was a PERFECT spring like day. The weather was about 80 degrees, with a cool breeze, slightly cloudy, and just wonderful relaxing weather. Earlier this month, it has not been so, with almost 100 degree sticky weather every day. It was nice to be out in the yard and just relax for a little while today.

After coming back from Evan and Amanda's wedding in Jax, and a week in Alabama with the Hunters, life has been pretty crazy! Here are some of the things going on:

1) School: Josh has had three J-term classes back to back (this week break) and then two more coming up in the next three weeks. Whew. We don't see him much the weeks of the J-terms, only about 30 minutes to an hour each day. That is tough on me and the kiddos, but we are sticking out only a little bit more. Josh is on track to graduate this December with his master's degree and we couldn't be more proud of him!

2)Work: Josh has had some new things arise at work and has found out he will be working from home starting sometime this summer. (supposedly in a quiet house! how will that work? we are still trying to figure it out!!) At first he thought he was coming home the end of June, then July, now maybe August. August works for me. We just are hoping to have a new house by then to help with the noise issue.

3) House: We have had about 5-6 house showings (maybe more?) since we have been back. Some have gotten our hopes up, others slightly disturbing. (Like the people that came over 3 hours for their showing, while we were at church, with our house still messy, and then forgot to tell us the came, so I still cleaned and got out of the house later on in the day?!) Yeah. Interesting. Having our house on the market, is a testing of our faith and patience.

4)Church: slightly frustrating in some parts, not sure I want to share it all, but praying for wisdom and guidance!

5) VBS (July 10-15): Since I am the director of VBS at our church LOTS is falling on my shoulders. I am getting there, and enjoying my time doing it, but wishing I had more time and sanity away from the kids to help balance my need at church. And with Josh doing extra school this summer, it has made it a challenge. The Lord is seeing me through it somehow!

6) Kiddos: !! The kids have enjoyed the park, the zoo, splash parks, and playing - lots. They have boundless amounts of energy ALL the time. Especially Micah! He eats just as much as the "big kids" and just can't keep up with them enough. :)

That's all for now. Keep our family in your prayers, and all the crazy events of this summer!

National Donut Day

Last Friday was National Donut Day and Krispy Kreme was giving away free donuts. Yum. :)

Hannah and Micah



Cheesy cheese smile!



Hannah said, "I'm a donut girl!"




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Wedding

We went to Jacksonville for Evan and Amanda's wedding. Pre wedding activities included getting our nails done!!

Hannah and Aunt Sarah on the way to the rehearsal dinner.



Flower girl Hannah. :)




The bride and her momma.



Josh and Hannah!



Andrew smiling funny. Waiting for wedding to begin.



Micah too! :)


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Beach!!

This was Micah's first trip to the beach, and the first time Andrew really remembered it, and the first time Hannah enjoyed the beach. It was a great day of firsts.

Trying to get a picture on the board walk.



Micah loved getting dirty and splashing in the waves!!

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Location:Buechel Bank Rd,Louisville,United States

Homemade Popcorn!

I heard about this homemade microwave popcorn and thought it too good to be true. But! It's not! You will need:

And...



Measure 1/4 cup of kernels in a paper sack. I add about 1 seconds of a splash of oil. (But I have heard it's not needed. )
Fold the bag over twice and tape closed.
Place in microwave for 1 minutes 45 seconds to 2 minutes.



Comes out looking like this!



Pour in a bowl and drizzle with a little butter and a dash of salt.

YUM!!

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House

Our house is back on the market!!

CLICK HERE to check our our home listing, if you know anyone in the Louisville area looking for a home, pass our info along!!

And pray for us as Josh and I decide what our next move is next!

Going Green: Dumping Toxic Chemicals

Getting rid of most of this:

And switching to this:

Going Green: Wool Ball Dryer Sheets

I have contemplated making my own laundry detergent in the past, or trying dryer balls; but never put anything into action. This week I came across several different articles, as well as advice from friends, and realized how much healthier (as well as cost effective) it would be for my family to switch my laundry methods.

Chemicals we put into our laundry, especially in dryer sheets, stay on our clothes and seep into our skin. You can read some of the articles here, and here. Even if only half of what "they" say is true, it's just crazy!

SO, my first step this week, NO MORE DRYER SHEETS! I bought some 100% wool yarn (the kind of the label that says, hand wash) and made some yarn balls. I bought green and orange yarn. I think I may go and get a light color ball for lights (although colors are not supposed to run).

I used the directions here: Make Your Own Wool Dryer Balls

I skipped the core step and just made a ball the size I wanted it. I still need to do the felting process, and will see how much they shrink. I might have to add another layer on top.

With a credit on drugstore.com I purchased some lavender essential oil. (still yet to come!) And will put a few drops on the wool dryer ball. It will help give our clothes a light fresh scent.

Not only are the wool dryer balls cost effective, but are supposed to help shorten drying time, and leave your clothes I'll have to update and how my first load turns out!

For my non-FB readers

I keep meaning to update the blog more. But I do Facebook instead. Here are some pictures for those of you who don't catch up with me elsewhere! :)

Kiddos playing outside!

Micah's favorite new stunt!!




It's flip flop weather!! :)


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