Well, so much has happend lately, it has been a great year so far! The biggest event for our family has been Dan graduating from residency. He is now an Emergency Medicine Attending Physician and Ultrasound Fellow (yes, a little more training), for one year here in Cleveland, Ohio. We are excited to stay here for one more year, and he is very excited for this training. Shell is still busy with kids and church responsibilities, but trying to have some fun too!
One of the highlights of the summer was visiting the Lifeflight Helicopter, where dad spends some of his off time. The pilot was very nice, and showed us how everythings works.
Another fun event was a personal tour of the fire station. Dad's friend Dave is a fireman at the new station up the street. He let us each spray the big hose (boy was that HEAVY!),
try on the oxygen tanks,
and try breathing into the masks.
We tried on his whole uniform, climbed to the top of the station, and even had a drink in the big kitchen with the other firemen. It was so great!
We like to spend most of our summer time in the water, somewhere, anywhere!
Ryan has had a busy summer of doing new things. He played t-ball this year, lots of basket ball, learned to ride a two-wheeler, learned to swim - very well, and is getting very excited about starting Kindergarten!
Sean is a handful, and such a busy body, but has made summer very fun! He has learned to swim very well, is playing the piano great, practicing basket ball and loving baseball even more!
Brooke has been very busy with friends, piano, reading, tons of swimming and lots of helping mom. She is anxious however to get back to school where she can see her friends every day!
The fourth was fun, with city fireworks, friends, a BBQ, and our traditional sparklers and street fireworks with dad! He always loves that part of the 4th!We also had a very fun visit from grandma and grandpa this summer.
We played glow in the dark miniature golf, games, a movie,
and a visit to the beach!
We especially loved that they were driving one of the kids favorite cars - a PT Cruiser!Then, we enjoyed a great visit from Mema and grandpa, from California. It was quick, but lots of fun! We love to play games with them, singing and playing the piano! Such fun!
We are sad to see the summer come to an end, but excited for a new school year full of fun and learning. It will be a big year for our family, and we are excited to share it all with you! Until next time...
