Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Allie swimming with her BFF
Since Corbin is at 4-H camp, I took Allie and her friend, Katie swimming. Katie spent the night, as well. Even though Allie would never admit it, I think she really misses Corbin.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Big Changes
This summer we have experienced big changes in the Townsend family. I do believe they are all good changes, and we prayed on each one. Because if God is not in it, then these changes could be disastrous.
1. We took our first trip to Disney. We had talked for several years about going. This year was the year. It doesn't hurt that Eric had points that paid for our hotel and our rental car.
2. Corbin went to 4-H camp. This is the first time he has been away from home for a week. I was more nervous than him this morning when I dropped him off. Allie had to calm me down. I know this experience will be great for him. I can't wait until Friday to hear what all he has done.
3. I changed teaching positions. I truly know the Lord was involved in this decision. I am excited about my new school - OSMS. I really like my new principal and can't wait until August.
4. Allie started piano lessons. She has wanted to for a while now. But we just didn't have time. I thought this summer will give her a good start to see if she wants to continue during the school year.
5. Eric finished his latest project - a mandolin. He never ceases to amaze me with his talent. He was so proud of it, and played it in church last Sunday.
6. I have learned to say, "No." This is a BIG one. As a mother, I want my kids to have new experiences. But with Eric traveling for work so much, I can't do it all. I can't do my teaching job, keep my house clean, homework, church, and run my kids to their various extracuricular activities. I need to take time for myself every day to relieve stress. We have assigned chores to the kids. No chores = no allowance. We have also told the kids when school starts, they may choose one activity at a time. I can't handle cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, etc. That was just Allie's schedule.
1. We took our first trip to Disney. We had talked for several years about going. This year was the year. It doesn't hurt that Eric had points that paid for our hotel and our rental car.
2. Corbin went to 4-H camp. This is the first time he has been away from home for a week. I was more nervous than him this morning when I dropped him off. Allie had to calm me down. I know this experience will be great for him. I can't wait until Friday to hear what all he has done.
3. I changed teaching positions. I truly know the Lord was involved in this decision. I am excited about my new school - OSMS. I really like my new principal and can't wait until August.
4. Allie started piano lessons. She has wanted to for a while now. But we just didn't have time. I thought this summer will give her a good start to see if she wants to continue during the school year.
5. Eric finished his latest project - a mandolin. He never ceases to amaze me with his talent. He was so proud of it, and played it in church last Sunday.
6. I have learned to say, "No." This is a BIG one. As a mother, I want my kids to have new experiences. But with Eric traveling for work so much, I can't do it all. I can't do my teaching job, keep my house clean, homework, church, and run my kids to their various extracuricular activities. I need to take time for myself every day to relieve stress. We have assigned chores to the kids. No chores = no allowance. We have also told the kids when school starts, they may choose one activity at a time. I can't handle cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, etc. That was just Allie's schedule.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Swimming with friends
C taking a break!
Nathan
Christian and Corbin
Allie and Matt
Allie on the high dive
Corbin on the high dive
We love swimming!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Magic Kingdom - Meet the Characters
I have tons of pictures from Magic Kingdom. I have pictures on my iPhone, my camera, and photo passes that you get at Disney. It is overwhelming to get the pictures organized. Ha! Allie really got into meeting the Disney characters and getting autographs. Corbin - not so much - but he did hang around for a few. Sometimes I let Eric take Corbin to ride something while we were waiting. Sometimes, they would make it back for pictures and sometimes not. I didn't care. I know that 10 year old boys really do not care about meeting characters.
Merida -from the new movie "Brave" - gave Allie a message for Titania from "The Princess and the Frog." It was "tag, you're it and no tag backs." Which Allie thought was great! She could not wait to deliver the message.
These are just a few characters that we meet. I think I enjoyed meeting them as much as Allie. Ha!
Merida -from the new movie "Brave" - gave Allie a message for Titania from "The Princess and the Frog." It was "tag, you're it and no tag backs." Which Allie thought was great! She could not wait to deliver the message.
These are just a few characters that we meet. I think I enjoyed meeting them as much as Allie. Ha!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Enjoying summer
We have had VBS every night this week. Since I am teaching, we have just stayed at home during the day. So Allie and Corbin are do bored, they decided to wash my car. I'm not sure if they sprayed the van or each other the most! Ha!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Allie's dance recital - 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Animal Kingdom
The kids loved Animal Kingdom. We met the Bracketts there and enjoyed spending some time with them. I have way too much pictures that I am going to post. I do need to work on taking better quality pictures.
Allie wore zebra print to blend with the animals! Ha !
Taking in every word the guide was saying.
On the Safari ride, I was this close to a real giraffe! Crazy!
Termite hills
Parade
Stay tuned for tomorrow- Magic Kingdom. It really was magical!
Allie wore zebra print to blend with the animals! Ha !
Taking in every word the guide was saying.
On the Safari ride, I was this close to a real giraffe! Crazy!
Termite hills
Parade
Stay tuned for tomorrow- Magic Kingdom. It really was magical!
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