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| Batman Brothers in their PJs |
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| Having Fun with Bubbles |
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| Chase during his last week of school on Fashion Disaster Day |
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| Beachbum |
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| Daddy and his co-pilot |
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| Victory walk after coming in first racing go-karts |
Here we are at my favorite time of year: good old summer! Thankfully, this blog posting finds all of us healthy after wrapping up spring with colds, allergies, and a double ear infection for Gabe. We celebrated Mother’s Day, Chase’s graduation from K3, my mom’s 60th birthday, and Father’s Day in the past few months. Chase is well into Summer Camp at FOEC, and has already done lots of fun activities, such as going on trips to the Bounce House, Bluebird Gap Farm, the zoo, bowling, etc. Chase had his first fishing experience with Tim and Papa this June and caught several perch. Aunt Laurie and Bella also took him to the beach at Huntington Park last weekend and he had a blast. We’ve also visited Smithfield Swim Club a few times this year. Chase still isn’t a swimmer, but I’m hopeful Tim can work with him more as summer continues. Tim has already introduced Chase to go-karts and the taste of victory, which has caused him to ask me during every car ride on the real road why I’m not passing the car beside me…life is a constant race for Chase. One thing is for sure; Chase stays on the go constantly and has no excuse to be bored this summer.
Gabriel is over 14 months old now. He’ll get to weigh in and endure another round of shots (yay!...sarcasm intended) during his 15 month checkup in July. Weighing him at home, he comes in at a whopping 22 pounds. There’s no doubt I have a hearty eater, which is refreshing after dealing with Chase’s picky eating habits. Chase is only 38 pounds at 4 years old, so I have a feeling it won’t take long for his little brother to catch up with him. Gabe is for the most part a happy baby. He started walking right at a year old and now he’s hard to keep up with as he toddles through the house trying to keep up with Chase and even climbs up the stairs at times. I definitely have two children who are all boy as their two speeds are unconscious or running. During their conscious hours, they laugh at their own burps and farts…nothing funnier than seeing a 14 month-old laughing at himself hysterically while he’s passing gas.
In addition to soaking up the sun’s rays this summer, I hope to soak up each and every one of God’s blessings—including the small ones that are often overlooked. I’m enjoying the simple things in life, like going for evening walks with the kids once it’s not so stifling; Chase rides his Lightning McQueen bike (with training wheels) while I stroll Gabe. I love just watching the expressions on their faces as they absorb their surroundings and breathe in the fresh air. My challenge to you is to do the same this summer. As we celebrate the 4th of July and the freedom of our nation this year, acknowledge the freedom we have in Christ too.
