June 2015

June was a very full month, and as always, any summer month is a favorite!

 

Last day of school!

 

 

 

Our last fundraiser for the Dominican Republic mission trip - a Dominican feast and educational presentation to the congregation.

 

Thomas spent 10 days in the Dominican Republic with our church - there were 25 total from our church.  He had a life-changing experience.

They worked really, really hard in the heat.  It was hot all day, all night, and the work was heavy and exhausting.  They loved it!  In addition, they led worship service a couple of times, led Vacation Bible School three afternoons, and worked at a medical mission.

 

We're so proud of him - he was incredible on the trip I am told. 

 

Brennan was soooo excited to see him when he got back!

 

Our sweet neighbor and friend, Joan Able, taught us to make Korean egg rolls, beef, and vegetables.

It was such a fun experience.  Then Walt and David joined us and we had dinner together.

 

Part of their gorgeous lawn

 

Brennan and I took his friends to the Indy Children's Museum and to see "Jurassic Park" over a long weekend.  They had a ball.

 

 

David and I took Brennan to Nashville for a week of math at Vanderbilt.  We made an architectural pit stop to see Robert A.M. Stern's Library.

 

 

Saying goodbye to Brennan at his dorm. 

 

A Vanderbilt photo of their convocation on the first morning.

 

 

We loved celebrating Ginger's MBA with her at a fun cookout and swimming party.

 

And we signed up for the Indy HandleBar.  16 of us pedaling throughout downtown Indy on a gorgeous June night.  Here and David and Todd.

Our group getting ready to ride

David and me at the circle downtown

 

One of the brew pubs we stopped in

 

 

And if that wasn't enough for one week, we joined friends on the Indy Brew Bus to visit 4 micro breweries in Indy.  Such fun and the tour guide was very knowledgeable which made it a learning experience for all of us.

 

Thomas turned 15!

 

We celebrated with a pool party, Zaharako's for lunch

 

 

And Taku Japanese Steakhouse for dinner with friends 

 

One afternoon of playing downtown Columbus

And it's always awesome when Kelly (next to me) is in town from Indy.  Robin, Kelly, and I have been getting together for a margarita for 20 years!

Can't forget the Bailey pictures from June.

 

Bailey and Jack

 

Brennan and Jack

 While we were in Nashville, Bailey went to the sitter's - Ashely's house.  She takes the best photos of Bailey!

Bailey and Jack being sweet for treats

 

And here Abbie has a secret for Bailey

May 2015

Yeah! Up to May now!

 

With the Indy Mini right around the corner, we were all in training mode.

 

Here's David at our church's 5K fundraiser for our youth mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

He, Thomas, and Brennan ran the 5K.

 

I finished my longest training walk - 10 miles - injury free and within the time limit.  I was ready for the following week's Indy Mini (13.1 miles).  I was thrilled.

 

 

 The youth had their annual city-wide scavenger hunt where they do fun things in teams and take photos.  David was one of the drivers.  They'd had a ball.

The weekend of the Mini we went up to Indy to spend the night.

We hit the Marathon Expo (see how David signed the large banner, aw!)

 

 

And we went out to dinner before retiring to the hotel. 

 

Here are the guys, ready for the 5K! (Brennan's eating a granola bar)

 

And after their race.  They did great!

And here I am ready for the half-marathon, which I walked.

It started after the 5K ended.  By the time I was finished with 13 miles, the boys had showered, eaten, checked out of the hotel, and toured a museum.  It was a long, hot walk.

 

One of the highlights of the mini is the walking on the Indy 500 race course.  Honestly though, this was super hot - no shade and lots of asphalt.  Awesome experience though!

And me, right after the race, with my cool kids. 

Do you see how exhausted I am?

 

 

My FitBit that day about 1:00 p.m. tells the truth.  33,000 steps and over 15 miles.

 

We got to meet Jack!

Lora and Brent's new Shih Tzu/Chihuahua mix.  He's a doll and he and Bailey are fast friends.

 

 

 

This was the boy who was petrified of dogs a year and a half ago! 

 

 

I attended another couple of 40th birthday parties.  Such fun! 

David and I helped get ready for and attend the Philharmonic Lobsterfest!  What a fun day!

 

 

My Lobster headband isn't showing up, but it's there :)

 

Mmmmm, the food is delicious and such a fun event!



And then, Memorial Day weekend.  David and the boys headed to Mississippi to see family, and I flew to Virginia to attend Lisa's and Jim's wedding.  Such a wonderful event and I'm so happy I got to be there.

 



The venue outside of Richmond was just gorgeous!

 

 

Before the wedding, I had a chance to see Renee!!! and tour Monticello.  I loved spending the day with her in a beautiful area of Virginia.  I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Before the wedding I toured Richmond as well.  I loved the group tour and lunch on the James River that we were set up with.  Richmond is a beautiful city.

 

State Capitol

 

 



 

And I have to close with a couple of silly Bailey photos.

 

Daddy's showing Bailey a squirrel out the kitchen window.  He's VERY interested.

 

 

After a trip to the park, Bailey is exhausted and snuggles up on the console of the car underneath a dishtowel I happened to have with us.  Silly boy!