Lemonade Stand

The girls wanted to have a lemonade stand today, so this afternoon we set up their business. It was a great day to sell lemonade since it was beastly hot, but unfortunately the entrepreneurs got too hot after about 45 minutes, so we closed up shop. Lots of kind neighbors stopped and bought several glasses, and Grandpa even made an appearance since he was in town and bought a glass.

Gracie's Brutal Honesty at Work

So, I'm 2 months behind on blogging, and I'll get caught up eventually, but for now I'm going to forge ahead and add the June and July stuff as I have time. It was a fun summer, but it just didn't afford much time for things like sitting down at the computer for extended periods of time. There have been many changes brewing which means some sleepless nights. This is one of them. I'm having trouble not dreaming about teaching every night. I don't feel that nervous, but I'm spending so much time in my classroom that it's becoming a little "all consuming." As a first-time teacher there is just so much to get ready and review.

Well, that's all on that subject. Now to Gracie's brutal honesty. Last night Brent was doing what guys do best...flipping channels. He settled on "Transformers" and started watching it. Gracie walked in the room and asked Brent what he was watching. He told her it was "Transformers." With a certain degree of scolding in her voice she responded, "Shouldn't you stop liking boy things and start liking more man things?"

College Reunion

I took the girls to Shelbina with me today so that I could meet up with some of my friends from college. My roommate, Twila, was getting ready to leave for the mission field so we all wanted to get together before she left.

All of our kids had a good time playing together, which made it doubly fun.

Twila's husband, Chris, was awesome with the kids. They kept pretending they were cats and they would paw and scratch at him. He was extremely patient and playful with those little kittens!

Hush! They're Sleeping.

Brent and Ella passed out on the couch together this afternoon. Gracie and I tried to be really quiet so they could sleep.

Gracie thought my camera was being too loud, so she hushed me.

Happy Birthday, Nana!

Nana had a big birthday today, so we went to Moberly to help celebrate.

What is making Nana laugh?

I believe she was laughing at silly Ella who was being a comedian.

Gracie was probably requesting a second scoop of ice cream. :)

Vacation 2011

We went with Grandpa and Nana to our favorite condo's for a few days this week. It really is a great location, and the girls love their pools. Don't they look happy?!

Ella snuggled with Nana while we watched Tangled.

We always enjoy a good game of miniature golf. Brent wasn't there to dominate since he had a school board meeting this night, so we didn't look as bad as usual. :-)

VBS 2011

We had the most awesome VBS this week. It was called Pandamania, and let me tell you...the church couldn't have been decorated any cuter. I was in love with the Asian inspired decor! Gracie and Ella were able to go everyday, and they loved every single minute. Today we had the closing for VBS during church. Both girls had to go on stage with their group and sing a song, and they did fantastic. I couldn't get a picture of Gracie on stage because I was her group's leader and had to help lead them in their song.

Ella was supposed to wear her Pandamania t-shirt, but she refused. She wanted to wear a dress to church, so I let her.

Gracie with some of her buddies from our group.