I haven't blogged much in July, but it consisted of a trip to Indiana, much swimming and lots of summer fun. It is hard to believe that Alyssa starts school a week from tomorrow. I don't think any of us is ready for it yet! We have had a great summer! Here are some pics from our month.
Papaw Smith helping Ella with her marshmallow at a campfire while the kids were visiting.
Great pic.
Look at Isaiah's face!
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I believe this is the most handsome boy in the world!
We had a "fancy dinner" last night. We all got dressed up, set the table and ate a not-so-fancy dinner. We made up fake names for ourselves and drank with our pinkies out. It was goofy, but fun! All Alyssa's idea. When we asked Ella what her name was she said "watermelon"(do you see a pattern here) and Isaiah responded with "That's a super hero name." HA HA.
Alyssa dressed Ella in her pajamas.
New friends of ours are staying at a cabin on a local mountain for the summer. This awesome creek was literally right out their front door. The big kids floated down the waer in tubes and found some rock slides to use as a waterslide. Ella was happy playing along the side. It was beautiful.
Hiking out in the creek.
The boys relaxing in the sun room.
Alyssa with her bike.
Isaiah riding his 2-wheeler! He is becoming a pro and loving it.
Trying to figure it out.
Ella and Corinne in Fort Wayne at the zoo.
Ella and Grandma at Grandma's house!
On the way to Indiana!
Alyssa and Isaiah playing their favorite thing to play at Gran's house - Beauty Shop. Ginny is such a good sport!
Feeding the geese goldfish at the park in Erwin.
View from the Beauty Spot. On top of a local mountain on the TN/NC border where you have a clear view of the Appalachian mountains. It was beautiful - the picture does not do it justice. It is a stop on the Appalachian Trail and we saw some weary hikers when we were there. Tim and I visited this while the kids were still up north with grandparents. Good stuff.
Tim and I spent a couple days in Byrdstown at my Aunt Bev and Uncle Duane's cabin (thanks guys)! We rented a pontoon for the day and went out on Dale Hollow Lake. I am really not sure there is a prettier lake anywhere! Good for the soul.
The Captain!
Alyssa, Isaiah and our friends Graham and Jake at the Fort Wayne zoo.
Alyssa and Graham.
Isaiah playing the drums at the zoo.
Wading in the creek at the Erwin park.
Even Ella got in.
Papaw Smith helping Ella with her marshmallow at a campfire while the kids were visiting.
Great pic.
Look at Isaiah's face! %5B1%5D.JPG)
I believe this is the most handsome boy in the world!
We had a "fancy dinner" last night. We all got dressed up, set the table and ate a not-so-fancy dinner. We made up fake names for ourselves and drank with our pinkies out. It was goofy, but fun! All Alyssa's idea. When we asked Ella what her name was she said "watermelon"(do you see a pattern here) and Isaiah responded with "That's a super hero name." HA HA.
Alyssa dressed Ella in her pajamas.
New friends of ours are staying at a cabin on a local mountain for the summer. This awesome creek was literally right out their front door. The big kids floated down the waer in tubes and found some rock slides to use as a waterslide. Ella was happy playing along the side. It was beautiful.
Hiking out in the creek.
The boys relaxing in the sun room.
Alyssa with her bike.
Isaiah riding his 2-wheeler! He is becoming a pro and loving it. 
Trying to figure it out.
Ella and Corinne in Fort Wayne at the zoo. 
Ella and Grandma at Grandma's house!
On the way to Indiana!
Alyssa and Isaiah playing their favorite thing to play at Gran's house - Beauty Shop. Ginny is such a good sport!
Feeding the geese goldfish at the park in Erwin.
View from the Beauty Spot. On top of a local mountain on the TN/NC border where you have a clear view of the Appalachian mountains. It was beautiful - the picture does not do it justice. It is a stop on the Appalachian Trail and we saw some weary hikers when we were there. Tim and I visited this while the kids were still up north with grandparents. Good stuff.
Tim and I spent a couple days in Byrdstown at my Aunt Bev and Uncle Duane's cabin (thanks guys)! We rented a pontoon for the day and went out on Dale Hollow Lake. I am really not sure there is a prettier lake anywhere! Good for the soul.
The Captain!
Alyssa, Isaiah and our friends Graham and Jake at the Fort Wayne zoo.
Alyssa and Graham.
Isaiah playing the drums at the zoo.
Wading in the creek at the Erwin park.
Even Ella got in.