nashville Summer Regional 2012

 Every year Edward Jones gets its regions together for a weekend family conference. Last year we went to St. Louis and this year we were lucky enough to go to Nashville. We stayed right downtown and got to experience the fun of Music City.

 We went to lunch on Friday at this neat little place with great bar-b-que.

 Walking down Broadway (the center of Downtown) was hot so we stopped for some ice cream!

 Friday night we headed to the Wildhorse Saloon for food, fun, and some line dancing. There was live music and dance instruction.

 There was also face painting...

 and some games

 Elise was the only one that really got into the dancing, but it was sure fun to try line dancing.

 After dinner and dancing, Drew treated us to a carriage ride..a great way to see any city.

Nashville Zoo

On satuday we braved the heat and visited the Nashville Zoo. It was great to hang out with Drew and to see all the animals.

Glasses and swim lessons

 Last week Kate received a surprise birthday present: Glasses! I first got glasses at 6, so I was not surprised to hear of Kate's need. Her doctor is the same Doctor I grew up going to and when he walked in to deliver the news he said to Kate "Its like looking at your mom all over again!" Dr. Woods is going to love our family! Kate had a great time trying on different frames and ultimately chose some very cute purple frames. How fun it is to be a girl!

 Another thing we are doing this summer is swimming lessons. Kate and Lily are really having fun, and Lily is proving to be a little fish!

Elise and I hang out at the splash park while Kate and Lily have their lessons. So pretty in Purple!

Kate turns 6!

 This year my 6/06/06 baby turned 6! She had a great birthday and recieved lots of great presents. It is unbeliveable that I have a 6 year-old, but it has been a joyous ride. We love you Kate!



May 2012

 May was hot and sticky in Evansville! We spent enormous amounts of time outside playing on our new swing set! Best thing we have ever bought!

 The best part of May was school getting out for the summer! We were so excited to have Kate at home with us. It has been great to get back to more laid back mornings with no need to rush out the door.

This is Kate's last day of school picture: