An Accounting of our Blessings

Friday, June 26, 2009

Etch A Sketch

Papaw Rick got Andrew this classic toy for Christmas and he loves it. I've been amazed at how well he can draw with it, but this picture was really impressive. He wanted to show me his boat while we were in the waiting room at the pediatrician. Looks just like a ship with a smoke stack to me!

Not the best picture, but I had to snap it with my phone really quickly before he shook it up to start over

Monday, June 22, 2009

Father's Day Camping Trip

This year for Father's Day Phil wanted the family to go camping. We headed up to Clingmans Dome on Saturday morning for the short, but steep hike to the observation tower. After a picnic lunch we drove to our camp site in Elkmont. The kids had a great time helping set up the tent and unload the firewood. They got to splash in the river, play in the dirt, and eat dinner cooked over a fire. It was a long night in the tent, but the kids actually got more sleep than I thought they would. I got up early to head to the bathroom and made it back to our campsite just as it was starting to rain. Phil and the kids were warm and dry in the tent, while the in-laws and I ended up climbing on top of the picnic table under a canopy trying to stay dry. It stormed for over an hour and put out our fire, so breakfast had to be moved to Gatlinburg. We had a yummy pancake breakfast and packed up to head home. As we were driving by Dollywood we decided to stop for a couple of hours. We were already messy and damp, so it seemed like the ideal time to take the kids on the new River Battle ride and the River Rampage. The kids were so excited to finally ride the River Rampage and we ended up riding it twice. It was definitely a busy, wet, and fun weekend. Happy Father's Day Phil!

Evie at Clingmans Dome

Andrew checking out the view

Daddy and the kids in the river

The first time campers getting ready for bed

Rainy Father's Day breakfast in Gatlinburg

Friday, June 19, 2009

Dollywood x 2

We picked the hottest week so far this summer to head to Dollywood twice. We went on Wednesday with Mimi and Friday with Kate and Janet. The kids especially enjoyed the Kidfest stage shows. We saw The Little Engine that Could and Llama Llama Red Pajama twice.

Kate, Evie, and Andrew

The highlight of the week for Andrew: finally riding the dragon on the carousel

Andrew driving Mimi

Evie and Mimi in their pink convertible

The kids loved all the Kids Fest decorations

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Summertime is here!

Fun afternoons at the pool

Cool treats

Picnicking with friends

Monday, June 15, 2009

VBS Highlights

VBS 2009

Evie turning in the offering~the kids did jobs around the house to earn their offering money

Andrew~Elizabeth~Evie

Lots of fun with friends this week!

Drew and Andrew jumping to the music on stage during worship

Andrew's class on the Boomerang Express

Andrew going on his train ride

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Way Back Whensday

Andrew at 9 months, just a couple of weeks shy of walking on his own

Monday, June 08, 2009

VBS 2009

Today was the first day of a very busy week for us at Vacation Bible School. The kids were so excited to tell me about all the things they got to do this morning. A big thank you to all their teachers and to my friend Allie for making Evie's shirt girly!