Random May Pictures

I finally finished catching up for May! Things have been crazy and busy and I just don't want to devote gobs of time to pictures. Such a poor excuse, but honestly there are more important things. I do want to catch up, it just might not happen as fast as I wish it could.

Cheyenne taking a very rare nap! 

Crazy Cheyenne making faces at me when going to bed.

And of course, sleeping in sunglasses is all the rage! 

Benefits of helping mommy cook - taste testing cake batter! 

Shelby's favorite spot to sit and play. She loves this puzzle and worked on it for hours on end! 

My sweet Chey tied a ribbon in her hair.

Paige after field day. She was so completely worn out she just passed out on the floor!

Cheyenne, Clayton, and Avalyn at church one night. I thought it was funny they all wore their Bible bee shirts.

This one is being kept safe for later!! 

365 in 2015 - End of Week 22

There was a lot going on last week, and I managed to miss two days! I filled in those missing days with some extras from other days.

My sweet girls wearing their new skirts to church on Sunday. I found these maxi skirts at Walmart for $4.98! While they might not last forever because of cheaper quality, they were definitely worth getting for such a good price. 

Monday was the annual Memorial Day picnic at the Howland's farm. Clayton got to try his hand at kayaking for the first time - and he loved it! Now he's on a mission to earn enough money to buy one! 

I missed Tuesday and Wednesday, so this is from Thursday at mom's house. The kids got all dressed up and told us to wait for them on the couch. Then they came marching in like a band! 

On Thursday evening we went to a fire station with Clayton's Trail Life troop. I took some group photos, but didn't want to post other kid's without permission. So I thought I'd post this one I took of the fire trucks and ambulance. 

Shelby's reflection in the fire truck. The original was a little too dark, so I lightened it up a little. It's still not as clear as I was hoping it'd be, but I thought it was neat! 

The girls went camping with Jon Friday evening (and sadly didn't take any camera!), so I stayed home with Clayton and worked on some sewing projects. This was my first project I worked on - a new Christmas tree skirt. It turned out better than I expected! Thanks to Bethany for a little advice on how to alter the tutorial I wasn't quite following! 

The sun was coming through the trees so lovely Saturday evening and after Jon removed dinner from the grill, I peaked outside again and the smoke was lingering in the sunshine. It was so neat I had to snap a picture! (Notice the cardinal on the power line?)

Trail Life Fire Station Visit

Clayton's Trail Life troop planned an outing to Fire Station 18 on Mineral Springs Road for May 28th. Jon got home late from work, so I took all the kiddos with me. They all enjoyed the trip and it was the most thorough we've had (having been to two other stations before)!

Cheyenne climbing up on the brick columns outside the fire station.

Paige had to climb up it too! 

And of course Shelby couldn't be left out!

Clayton attentively watching the fire men. 

One of the trucks.

Explaining the different parts of the truck.

More explanations of things on the truck and how they work.

I played around with trying to get Shelby's reflection in the side of the fire truck.

Mamaw's (Marching) Band

One Mamaw day the kids decided to dress up and have their own marching band. 

Shelby determined that holding her drum wasn't enough...

Memorial Day Picnic

Every year on Memorial Day, the Howland's host a picnic for the entire church at their farm. It's always a great day of food, fellowship, and fun! I only took a few pictures of the kids playing ping pong and riding in the canoe. Clayton also got to paddle a kayak for the first time. He absolutely loved it!!

Jon and Cheyenne

Jon and Paige

Clayton riding solo!

Jon and Shelby

Clayton paddling around the lake in the kayak!

I took a turn too! 

Mr. Barker giving Kyle, Avalyn, Paige, and Clayton a ride in the canoe.

365 in 2015 - End of Week 21

This week was a busy and exciting one! We did a lot this week as things started wrapping up for the year! 

We had Home Shepherd Groups after the regular church service on Sunday. So we had a little extra time in the evening. Cheyenne worked on her cake for Monday evening, and Jon read a few books to Shelby. (I think Clayton and Paige were playing a game in his room.)

Cheyenne finished up her cake by decorating it with the American Heritage Girls logo. She made a red velvet cake from scratch to enter into a contest Monday evening for their end-of-the-year ceremony. We've thoroughly enjoyed being a part of such a wonderful group, and Cheyenne is already ready to start back (she was not looking forward to the break from AHG)!

Clayton received his official Trail Life uniform at the meeting Monday night. He couldn't wait to try it on after getting up Tuesday morning! 

On Wednesday we went to the zoo with Bethany and her kiddos. The kids had a great time - and I actually got a picture with all of them looking at the camera (well, except the baby)!

On Thursday we participated in field day with Hamilton Mill Homeschool Moms group. The kids loved all the games and relay races. And the weather was absolutely wonderful! 

Friday evening we decided to go to a movie on the lawn at Hebron. Clayton found some people to play with in the field before the movie started! 

A project I was working on Saturday. The print is from Hope Ink (a freebie that I got from the most recent ebook bundle). 

Hebron's Movie on the Lawn

On May 22nd, I took the kids to Hebron Baptist Church to watch a movie on the lawn. The kids enjoyed playing on their pirate ship (made for their upcoming vacation Bible camp week) and in the field before the movie started. We had a great time, although it ended up being cold after the sun went down and we weren't prepared for that! 

Shelby passed out before it was over!