Start of June

 June got busy for us!

I broke out my rollerblades and decided to see if I could still move. It was a little rough, but I laughed at myself the whole time. I did it early in the morning so the neighbors wouldn't see. haha.

We found a new area to swim and invited some friends. It was a really quiet place and less crowded- so that's a win for us!

 

 

I took the kids a few times to a homeless shelter to feed the homeless. We did it about once or twice a month throughout the summer. The kids were a little nervous at times, but I think it was a good experience for all of us.

We took Amy to the temple one day.

Amy went for allergy testing. The decided to discontinue her shots, which she's had for several years.

This is about the time we were looking at the chickens and saying "One of these does not look like the other..." I texted the chicken lady (who we bought them from) and asked what breed this was. She said "That's a rooster." She was willing to trade him for a hen, but the kids were all attached and didn't want him to leave. Actually, he's a mild breed and with our 10 other hens, he keeps them in line. I guess it's good to have a rooster as the hens are less stressed when he's around. He's really good. He does crow every morning, and several times a day, but the neighbors all assured us they love it and I think we are all used to it by now.

We join the MTSU pool every summer and only enjoyed it a few times this year.

Sarah kept busy with Master Gardener events. She went to the state conference in east Tennessee and had a fun time learning about all sorts of things... as well as laughing with everyone. Gardeners are a good group.

I was impressed with the way Will filled the bucket. I've filled that bucket a million times and have never, ever thought of taking the retractable nozzle and bringing it to the bucket. I always just shove the bucket into the sink.

Every so often a box turtle wanders into our yard. Amy is crazy happy about it.

The boys were watching 'Learn to Draw' videos

Trying to teach him tricks.

Amy went to a week long church camp named FSY. It was up in Kentucky and I drove a crew of them. I love teenagers.

Pam Simpson was her roommate (she's also her friend from the ward)

Marty missed Amy while she was gone.

Another homeless shelter volunteer day. Will loves handing out the desserts.

I think this was a pre-birthday Waffle House breakfast.

Amy was having lost of fun at FSY. I love that she sent us a lot of photos and videos. We love our girl!