Summer time fun

Well, as we are heading into our 3rd week of school I thought I would do a quick recap of our very busy summer. It seemed to go by so fast, but it was definitely filled with some great memories. Here are a few photos of our many adventures. 

A little steak and shake treat! 

Clay and I were able to go on a last minute trip to Chicago for a jewelry show. It was our first time and it was a great mix of work and play. 

We did a lot of eating...

All of our kids have birthdays in the summer, so this year we allowed them to pick what they wanted for dinner (or where) and we had a fun (simple) family party. We've been blessed with an amazing community here in st. Augustine, so we consider our friends family too. This was cole's birthday... He chose hurricanes for wings and games with friends. Bailey kate had a small tea party at our local cupcake shop, jude shared a party with my best friend's daughter with swimming and barbecue and all Cooper wanted was fried chicken and swimming at Nina's. With so many birthdays it was a great relief to keep things low key.

Our sweet "big nanny" (clay's grandma) went to be with Jesus this summer so we went to Bath, SC to celebrate her life. Clay was blessed with the opportunity to perform her funeral....he did an AMAZING job!

Jude and cousin Lilly

Ashley and Dan's wedding.... I just like the picture.  

Lots of swimming!

Yummy treats to keep us cool...

We were able to take a week and just relax at the beach. It wonderful family time! It was really a wonderful summer. We were sad to see it go, but we are excited for all this year will hold!