School, summer break, vacation, books and everything but the kitchen sink

Over the past few months, I decided to put blogging to the side.  No particular reason.

Just wanted to take a break.

Just wanted to push away from the computer.

Just wanted to regroup.

Just wanted to enjoy being free from schedules and time constraints.

and that I did!

My Spring quarter finished out mid-June, which happened to be in the very same week our church was hosting Vacation Bible X-treme... at which I was a teacher's helper.  

The kids and I have enjoyed hanging out at some friend's community pool.

We enjoyed a vacation.

I read some books at which I need to seriously update.

And alas... here I am.  Lots to prepare for next week.  I'm game.

Day sixteen: a photo from your childhood

My cousin, Jess and I sitting in her front yard.  Growing up, we were two peas in a pod... she was the peanut butter and I was the jelly.

A Celebration of Independence

In celebration of the Independence Day, we got together with my in-laws and headed to downtown Powder Springs for some family style fun.  From snow cones & funnel cake to live music & entertainment, our celebration was great.  The kids enjoyed all the festivities and when the sun went down we headed to our car & set up camp to watch the fireworks.  With our blankets & lawn chairs we talked, snacked and enjoyed our afternoon.  As with all 4th of July fireworks displays we, of course, had to wait until nearly 10:00 o'clock before the show began but when it did... wow it was fantastic.  I always love fireworks shows and seeing the beautiful display definitely made feel proud that I am American.  You know the old say... American by birth and Southern by the grace of God.

My three favorite people!