Sunday, July 4, 2010

Easy summer living

Here in Colorado, summer is what I live for. No threat of snow is the main reason. Here are a few of the highlights from our summer opening ceremonies.

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These are the kids’ end-of-year, beginning-of-summer-fun gifts.

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These are my beautiful hanging baskets along the driveway. One of my favorite things about summer…

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Pool time!

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And the big kid couldn’t resist showing off either!

Our big sporting event of the summer is Logan’s T-ball league. He loves playing, and he LOVES his jersey with his name on it!

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The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in our house, and a lemonade stand is where the money is. They made $25 in three hours! Slightly more than minimum wage, and to think they are barely more than four feet tall…

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An unsuspecting customer doesn’t know that he is about to taste the best lemonade he’s ever had!

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The end of the work day, with a pocket full of money.

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Graduation!

In May, Logan graduated from kindergarten! This was a big event because, as Derek likes to yell from the audience, Logan was the “First one in the family to graduate! Yeah!”

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Logan with his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Ann Hausmann

 

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Then we had an ice-cream party with all the graduating kindies from our church in our backyard. It was really fun, and messy!

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Move over, Chuck Norris!

Our sweet Logan recently completed his yellow belt testing in Tae Kwon Doe, and is now an official orange belt. Yes, this is a big deal in our house.

Here he is with Derek, getting mentally prepped for the upcoming showdown.

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Here is the little man doing his yellow belt form, which is NOT EASY! Derek and I had to learn it also so we could practice with him.

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Here he is getting the official orange belt in a solemn ceremony.

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And here is the new orange belt with two of his biggest fans – Momma and Mr. James, his teacher.

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We are so proud of you, Logan!