summer has come!

With summer finally here the kids are digesting as many books as they can in one day and I am attempting to make most days productive- well a little productive if I can.

The kids finished their second year at Dorothy Sayers and we have them signed up for another year- we are thrilled with their progress and learning at this school.  All kids did very well in their classes and we are so proud of their efforts.  If I said much more then I'd be bragging- but we are really pleased with all they've learned.  I am most thankful for the work ethic and ability to be diligent that DSCS equips the kids with.  There have been many days when I feel more sanctified by the whole process, but with 3 months off- we'll be ready for another fall in September.

Grandma was wondering how tall Ellie would be! 

Luke needed a camel ride :) 

So did the girls!  

Keith's parents came for a week long visit after the kids were done school and Ketih was done his semester.  Is was great to see the kids hugs Grandma and Grandpa.  Their luggage was lost with an icky plane delay, but after that was done with- we could enjoy having them here.  Dad and Keith finished tiling the basement- the men always like a project.  This spring our basement flooded and we ripped out all the carpet- Keith and Dad tiled the basement instead of replacing the carept- looks great.

We went to the Creation Museum in Cincinatti, Louisville Sluggers baseball game, enjoyed introducing mom and dad to Louisville friends and having Grandma cook a yummy Grandma meal!  Time of course went way too fast and before we could blink we were driving them back to the airport to say good bye!  Having family come to visit is a treat!

This past spring has been a tough go for myself.  Somewhere along the way I have been experiencing odd joint swelling symptoms and other blood related problems.  At one point we were not sure if I was to fly home for further medical investigations.  I am so thankful for our level headed Canadian Dr. and my husband.  I am still on the mend a month later and hopefully all this will resolve in time.  Getting old does not help either.  Our care group and some other friends helped cook meals for us and looked after the kids- I am so thankful for their willing service to us!!!!

Our summer will be a busy one with Keith taking 2-3 classes, Keith flying out to go fishing with his dad and 3 brothers, family trip to Florida to sit on the beach, a 2 week trip to Canada (cousin time!!) and some panting projects around the house.  So far my garden is coming along this year and Luke now has an Airsoft gun to shoot at and scare the squirrels who dig up my plants!  It has been HOT- plus 33 celcius everyday for the past 2 weeks.  I am thankful for A/C and fans!