FURLOUGH FUN - MAY and JUNE

So much has happened that it is difficult to keep up with it all, let alone find the time to write about it.  Thus, I will share some pictures with you to try to get you caught up on our lives without boring you with a long dialogue.
May 29: Skyler's first bowling experience.
May 29: Savannah declared the bowling
shoes to be so cute!

May 30: Memorial Day fun
May 30: Skyler caught 3 fish
and fell in love with the sport
June: Southern-themed t-shirts for all
June 2: Standing in front of Sight and Sound Theaters.
We loved seeing the production of Noah.
June 3: Silver Dollar City - Skyler and Savannah
June 3: Silver Dollar City - Boys cool off with water ride
June 4: Stanley experiences a quick dress change at
Sight and Sound Theaters
June 7: Shae-Lynn riding the horse Honey
June 7: Shane, Stanley and Honey
June 16: Combat with the pastor's kid
June 16: Bald Knob Cross, Illinois
June 20: Savannah looks right comfortable
June 20: Shiloh and his favorite reptile - the komodo dragon
June 20: Yes, we are petting the stingrays - very soft.
June 20: St. Louis Zoo train - tickets given to us by a stranger
June 20: Shivering in the penguin house
June 21: The kids usually get to ride the merry-go-round
in compensation for following mom around the mall.






Comments

  1. Tom and Mona SloanJuly 10, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Hope y'all keep having fun! Love to meet up before we head back!

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  2. scottnsharonJuly 17, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Looks like you are having a wonderful time! Praying for safety for you all and can't wait to see you in August!!

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  3. Jessica CurtisAugust 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    "So cute!"...sounds exactly like something my Anna would say.

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