Run, Paint, and Lunch Bags

Lily had friends over and they had a paint party. Looked like fun and a lot of clean up.

Shelly and John ran in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

Lily volunteered at school helping to fill lunch bags for the homeless.

Catching Up

So, it's been quite awhile since I posted here. A goal of mine for 2018 is to resurrect my blog. I'm hoping to stop by with more frequent updates of our life. 2018 marks the year that Lily will graduate from high school and I feel I will regret it if I don't post more on the blog about all of the events leading up to that big day.

My posts will probably be a bit random as I attempt to update. So, let's get started.

John and Shelly went on an epic bike ride all over Virginia Beach back in October.

On the bridge at Rudee Inlet

Pointing at Uncle Pat's boat at Rudee Inlet

The girls are both very into photography and went to the bay to take some really fun photos of one another.

Lily was involved in the City Wide SCA Elementary Leadership Workshop in early November. She loved participating and did a great job encouraging and leading the younger leaders.

Look closely and you can see Lily on the back row of the middle photo

Lily representing her team---Cypress

Wrapping up this update, we had a great time at my sister's house for Thanksgiving. Lots of food, fun, and games!

The girls

Lovely Lily

Me and my sister

Randomness

Since I've been missing in action for quite awhile, this will be a VERY random collection of images from the last month or so.

Kenzie and Shelly heading off for the first day of school

The first home football of the season at Cox

I was excited when I put together a charcuterie tray for friends

John, Shelly, and I biked to Starbucks on a particular pleasant Saturday in September

Lily striking a pose while trying on some new looks

The girls with Fynley

John inside the tiny Taste truck

Krissy and her new artwork we gave her from Evelyn Henson

Encouragement to start off the new school year

Shelly and her orthodontist 

Random Update

So it's been awhile since I last blogged. I'll try to catch up with some of the very random things that have been happening.

 We've spent quite a bit of time at the beach and just started using my dad's pool which has been great. Love the warm sunshine.

The girls have been busy with the last week of school and that means completing assignments, taking exams, and wrapping up activities in class.

Lily applied for the SCA Executive Board for next year and she was accepted for another year. Very proud of her motivated attitude. She was also asked to be a part of the National Honor Society's Executive Board for next school year.

Shelly has been working hard on her SOL tests and giving it her best. She is a hard worker who is always committed to her school work.

Fynley continues to add so much love and happiness to our lives. We are lucky to have this little Peekapoo.

We've enjoyed some nights eating outside at various restaurants. We love the gliders at Rudee's.

Shelly helped John clean the roof and sky lights on top of our porch. When she was done helping, she climbed through her bedroom window!














We attended a graduation party for one our good friends' daughter. 

Shelly has made a couple trips to Greensboro for her orthodontist appointments. The most recent trip included the knowledge that at her next appointment, she will have her braces taken off!!! So proud of her and all that she has done to be extra responsible with her braces.

Always being silly with their cousin.

Random Thougts

I've noticed that since we moved to Virginia Beach, I haven't been as diligent with my blog updates. I added in a new series that deals with items that I'm enjoying and that has kept me posting at least once a week. But, my daily life posts have been slim. I'm going to attempt to change that.

So, here are some random things happening around here---

Lily is going to the Ring Dance next weekend and she started hunting for dresses for the big night. The dresses all look great on her. Here are a couple she tried on but decided not to wear.




We took a walk at Pleasurehouse Point. It's a fun spot near the water. Most of the trail is sandy and Fynley enjoyed frolicking along the paths.




The girls put together my recipe for Slime (from back when I was teaching). Slime is a big thing right now and they joined in on the trend.










Shelly got a cute new pink dress from Nordstrom Rack and she brought some warmer temps on the day she wore it.




I rode with John while he was working in the Northern Neck of Virginia. On our trip, we took a total of 5 different bridges that day.

Fynley is so much fun. We love all of her crazy antics. She's a great little friend to all of us.

I got a good picture of Daisy when I stopped by to see my dad recently. She loves him and is doing great!

Sofia was in town and a bunch of us went to dinner and to watch Kaden play basketball while she was here.

That wraps up our random happenings!