Dance and Scouts

It's hard to believe we are well into fall. Where has the time gone? The boys have been busy camping with the boys scouts, including one week at scout camp, white water rafting, beach camping on Assateague Island, and they will soon be visiting the Naval Academy in Annapolis. In the photos below, the boys were ready to head out the door for a week of summer camp. They were clean and well rested before they left. I wish I had a picture from when they came home...

By September school was in full swing. The boys began playing intramural football with some of the other local home school boys. I know they both like it even though they are sore for few days each week and walk with a limp on occasion. Stay tuned for football photos soon.

Not to leave Lily without something to do we were fortunate to have a couple of the big sisters of those football players offer to teach ballet. Lily was SO excited! She couldn't wait to buy her tights and leotard. I don't know how many times I heard her ask if it was time for dance class. Here she is on the first day of dance...September 19, 2010.

"Come on Mom! It's time to go!"

Dance class was a success! Lily is still going strong and loving her dance class with all her friends. It's so cute when she shows us her little routines and she spins around the house.

Fall also brought changes in the scout troop. Nate and Drew had been working very hard on earning quite a few merit badges which were given out at the fall court of honor.

Way to go boys!

One last item of business for Nate to take care of at the end of the court of honor was the official handing over of SPL duties to the newly elected troop member. Nate has a look of relief on his face, don't you think? Now he is ready to tackle his Eagle Scout project. Good job Nate!

It's time for me to download pictures from our trip to the farm and Halloween. Check back later!

New House

Our new house @ 10 days before closing. This was the day the kids and I enjoyed a fiesta sponsored by our home builder. We had a great dinner and I was able to sample some yummy frozen margaritas. We also met some of our new neighbors.

Papa Harry was able to spare a few days to help with the move and while he was here he put up quite a few ceiling fans. Thanks Dad!

Scott's parents were here to help as well. Thank you! I am so thankful for all the neighbors who helped pack the rental truck, Scott's co-workers who helped unload the truck, and our family who did so much for us during all the craziness.

Gram was able to visit in August. The kids had just started school but we took a few field trips and enjoyed some sites.

We had a nice day at Mt. Vernon. Lily was very busy working on the Adventure Map.

We all enjoyed the Steven Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Center. What a cool place!

Well, not all the field trips were totally educational. A ride on the carousel at the mall can bring out the smiles.

Look at those happy faces. Thanks for visiting Mom!

Summer happenings

Summer went by in a flash. Here are some random photos from our summer of fun.

Trip to the National Zoo. We did see the pandas before Lily came down with a fever and we turned around for home.

Scott is ready to ride ~ sippy cup in tow at the Clifton Park.

Everyone loves a little watermelon.....

Lily at a park in the new neighborhood. You've really grown this summer Lily!

Lily, the waterbug, at the pool in LRR.

Last lunch out together for a while.

Scott and Nate

Drew and Scott

Scott and Lilymei

My, what long legs you have Drew....

Everyone reading library books.....come on....earn those library summer reading program coupon books!

One great man gone, but not forgotten!

On July 2nd Scott's grandfather, Del passed away at the age of 99 5/6 years! We will all miss him greatly. "Papa" as we all knew him was great role model in all aspects of life. He truly exemplified the Golden Rule. It was hard to not have the family all in the same place, but we were together in spirit and prayer. Thank you to our family and friends that supported our family during this time of sorrow.