Saturday, July 23, 2011

Happy Birthday, AnnaBeth!

Kirsten had a GREAT time at Anna Beth's skating 50's party. Hannah, Kirsten, Martha
Standing in the malted shake line.
YUMMY!
The bouffant ladies -- Amy and Yonea!
Skating a train!
Awesom likeness, Amy!
Sweet Sixteen, Anna Beth!
Sweet picture!
The whole group -- that's a lot of poodle skirts.
Yonea and her girls.
Hannah and Anna Beth
Katie and Anna Beth

Camp Moriah 2011

The third week of June always finds us at Camp Moriah. We have a fabulous time and Alec loves to paint t-shirts on T-shirt Day (Thursday). This is his masterpiece!
The see-saws are always a "happening place."
The canoes are ALWAYS in use!
Volleyball is ALWAYS being played by someone.
Bible Study happens everyday.
The kids always learn so much during the week.
Bro. Kevin teaches the little kids and they just LOVE him.
They end each session with a group hug.
Alec has a GREAT week.
Even I get in on the action of volleyball. This sport has long been one of my favorites and I would love to play throughout the year and not just during camp week.
Phoebe, Martha, and Savannah
Kirsten ready for Evening Worship.
Alec ready for Evening Worship.
The boys groups usually do a skit on Thursday and this is Alec's group.
Kirsten's group sang a song and acted out a skit.
Alec played in a basketball tournament and decided that he wants to play basketball instead of running. However, he doesn't make the decisions in our family, and he WILL be running this fall.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Kirsten Gets Feathers!

Redneck Waterslide at the Hatfield's House

On Memorial Day, we were invited to the Hatfield's house for a cookout and some fun on a "Redneck" water slide. This slide was a 30 x 60 tarp that went down a hill and into a pond. Brooks learned to "fly" off the ramp.
The kids patiently waited their turns.
Kirsten learned how to slide to make sure she made it all the way to the pond.
Carson had so much fun on the slide.
"Swamp Man" Mark!!
Blake hit the water in the pond so fast every time.
Alec finally slid far enough to make it into the pond.
Michael and Blake slid two at a time.
This time did not fare so well.

Seth Turns FIVE!

On Seth's birthday, Keith wanted everybody to see his ride his NEW bike. He was so excited about his new, big bike. He has learned to ride this summer and quickly advanced to a bigger bike. My sister Kathy made this yummy chocolate cake with yummy M & M candies.
The birthday boy!
Nonie with some of her grandchildren.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Koon's Care 5K/10K Race

This race was a combination of a 5K and a 10K race. It was run in Ripley and about 80 people total ran this race. Kirsten chose to run the 5K and Alec wanted to run the 10K. Kirsten ran well on this very hot, hilly course and finished 2nd female overall and 1st in her age group -- way to go, Kirsten!
Alec finished 26th overall in the 10K (male and female) and won 1st place in his age group -- proud of his determination to finish a hard run and with blisters.
Preston ran the fun run for the 2nd year in a row.
He got a race t-shirt and a medal!
Visiting with family and friends while awaiting the awards. My good friends from Texas, Pam and Joe, spent the weekend with us and she came to the race to watch the kids run. It has been about 4 years since we have seen them and it was great to catch up.
Alec proudly displays his 1st place trophy!
Kirsten is proud of her 2nd female overall trophy.
Brandon, Claire, Kirsten, and Alec all received trophies at this race.