Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Fun with the family!

Patrick and I have enjoyed numerous opportunities to spend time with my family. We thoroughly enjoy getting together with them while making memories! This past July, we spent the 4th and the weekend of the 13th with my family.

On the 4th, we attended the local parade. As much as I love Saukville and aad ukville, their parade needs an impworshiped rovement. A 5 minute gap every 5 minutes makes for one, long, drawn out parade. Despite the fact, my family and I always make the best of it. We cheer for EVERY float that passes by. In doing so, we get all the candy, brochures, and free food, which included beer. Yes, beer! Who gives it beer at a parade?? 

After the parade, had an amazing grill out. We enjoyed a game of bocce and Setters of Catan. We ended the day by watching fireworkse (Saukville's are better than Port's) and prancing in the yard with sparklers .

The weekend of the 13th, Pat and I joined the family camping at the annual Open Door Bible Church Campout. The campground is filled with memories that have been made over the years. This year we enjoyed swimming while jumping off the raft and catching Frisbees.  We   played Settlers, bocce, and the famous game of The King of England. We worshiped God and deepened relationships.  God brought the right people camping and He was present through conversations and songs.  The weekend always goes by too fast! 


Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Michelle is Home!!

One of the better reasons to be a nanny is you get random chunks of time off. When the family is on vacation, no work for me!!! This past Monday, July 1st, I was able to spend some time with Naomi at Fiddleheads. It was the first time I have been to this Coffee Shop. We sat next to the river sipping coffee and exchanging wonderful conversation. I also went to Chicago with my Mom and Carleah to pick up Michelle! Michelle had a wonderful opportunity to go to Paris, France with CRU. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there.

Mom and I waiting.

Mom sees Michelle!

There she is!

:)

Carleah and Michelle embracing.

Michelle saying Goodbye to her team.