May went by in a flash. As they do.
May started chilly and ended rainy. But we did so much . It’s hard to put a month’s worth of activities in one post. But I am SO bad at updating my blog.
We did a lot of volunteering this past month. Keilee has always volunteered so much. Because of our awesome church she has always had so many opportunities. We volunteered this month at a place where people can come and get clothes and shoes and household items. We also volunteered serving lunch. This is an ongoing thing and we want to serve at least once a week. It seems like no matter what is going on in my life I just feel better when I am there serving others.
We also volunteered for 6 hours at Soulstock which is a HUGE 2 day Christian rock concert. We actually ran the merchandise tent for Noah Cleveland. Keilee and I met several artists and it was just an amazing day.
Katherine, my niece, graduated from high school. Now Keilee is the only grandchild still in school. Not counting college. I wish they could all go back about 10 years!!
One of our favorite things each year is the Alabama Jubilee. It is a balloon race and people come from all over the country to participate. We wake up about 5:30 and get to the park by 6:30 so we can see them take off. Seeing 60+ balloons getting blown up and then taking off is so magical.
Hiking with friends. And sword play with friends. 🙂
At an outdoor concert with friends. I love that Keilee and Emma jumped up to swing dance even though they didn’t really know how. This picture just screams ‘Joy’ to me.
Lunch at Cracker Barrel after church. Leaping in the rain. Rides in the country with the dog and the girl. Memorial day service. Cute little golf cart we both wanted!
So now it’s June. Hot days at the pool, yard sales, festivals, friends, board games, walks at night, reading aloud, laying in the hammock, sitting out on the patio watching the lightening bugs, hiking in the woods, visits from far away friends and so much more.
We can’t wait.
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent
The summer night is like a perfection of thought. ~Wallace Stevens
I signed up to get your posts, but this one didn’t come through 🙁 Your daughter has such a beautiful easy smile and looks just like you! I love reading your updates. I shall endevour to sign up again and hope it works this time!
Looks like you are having a great summer so far. Love the photos of the hot air balloons. The city we lived in in Canada (20-25 years ago) had a hot air balloon festival that we always used to attend. Watching them take off en masse was a great spectacle.
I am trying to hold on to summer for I fear it is going to pass quickly. June already. May was just the blink of an eye. BUT June is going to be a wonderful month!!
Thank you for sharing your life with us 🙂 You are such an encouragement for homeschoolers AND mothers alike! I really look forward to your monthly posts! Thank you again!
Love it! The picture of riding in the car with the dog is awesome. What a great shot. I so enjoy catching up with your family.
Blessings, Dawn
I can’t wait either. 🙂
You girls seem full of life! What great opportunities to volunteer for you and Keilee. I often wish that we could find them here. Our town is small…Perhaps the library? (If we could settle on just ONE library.) We have a balloon festival here (about 30 minutes away). We seem to miss it every year for one reason or another. Maybe this August? Let’s hear it for a relaxed June!