VBS Trip to MARS

This past week the kids and I participated in Vacation Bible School.  The theme revolved around a trip to Mars, or "NASA" as the kids call it. Isaiah was a few feet shorter and a few years younger than the rest of the kids in the class, but he made up for it in effort and ability!

Niah and I worked as volunteers.  Niah did a great job!   She was such a big help, and the kids really liked the gentle attention she gave.

The kids loved it, and are ready to do it again next year.  I think I might need a year to recover, and get motivated to do it again! 

The best part was the last day.  The finale was at the Kingfisher INDOOR pool/water park.  Of course THAT was a hit!  The trip to Mars was fun, but the trip to the pool was the best!

Chick-Fil-A Holiday

Today we celebrated the National Chick-Fil-A Holiday with our special friends--our special friends who moved away last year, but have now moved back just in time for the festivities!  Three years ago was our first time celebrating this special holiday, and we also happened to celebrate it with the Dixons.  So, this year was EXTRA special!

Isaiah was sooooo excited to see the Chick-Fil-A cow. I didn't get the first "sighting" on video, but this second interaction is still pretty cute.  The holiday officially ended at 10:00 pm tonight.  We are a little sad, but we are already planning for next year!

Volleyball Camp

Niah had afternoon volleyball camp June 28th through June 30th.  Over the past year, Niah has shown some interest in volleyball.  It took me several months to find a homeschool volleyball team, but I finally did it. I met with one of the coaches, and she suggested that Niah attend one of the summer camps in preparation for joining the team in the fall.  It would also give Niah a preview of the sport before she actually committed to a team.

The practices were intense, but they were fun.  TJ and I both really enjoyed watching the action (he took off so that he could be at the camp).  This is the first sport that Niah has ever participated in...so it was fun being bleacher parents!!!  The younger kids played on the sidelines, and I was very thankful that they were so good.  What could have been a rough week, actually turned out to be very smooth.

Niah has decided to join the volleyball team, so we will be practicing in the fall/winter with games in the spring.  She made some friends at the camp, and she hopes that they will also be on the team.  If not, I know she will always make more friends!  Of course, Niah would love to have friends and family come to her games.  If any one wants to come, just let us know and we will keep you posted!