Sunday, August 11, 2013

Views from July 2013

Ryan and Evan attended the Garen Wolf School of Music Band Camp in Greenfield, IN.  They are both playing trumpet.  They both advanced well during the week, and are excited to get back into lessons with their teacher in September.

 
Evan played in the Cadet Band

Ryan was in the Intermediate Band

Ryan had a great week learning from Dr. Anthony

Evan so enjoyed Mr. Ryder's sessions!
We celebrated Miss Suzanna's 5th birthday...
 




Our church's VBS theme this year was Kingdom Chronicles.  Answers in Genesis puts out amazing VBS curriculum, and this was our 4th year to use it. 

The kids enjoyed Bible teaching, music, crafts, games, delicious snacks, and a nightly drama.  I have lots of pics, but not too much time to upload them all! :-)


 
Ryan and Greg each had a role in the drama


Then we had a special surprise celebration for a milestone birthday...
 
 
It's not often that we have the whole family together.  So thankful for the times we can!

 

 
 


 
August is bringing loads of fun so far!  For the kids it includes a week with Grandma and Grandpa Burley and then a long, relaxing family vacation in the Smokey Mountains to take us right up to the opening day of our new school year.  Can't believe it's that time already!

4 comments:

Stephanie @ The Cozy Old Farmhouse said...

I just had to tell you this. Burl was sitting on my lap as I was scrolling through this post and he pointed to a picture of your dad and said, "Pickles? Was that his name? Mr. Pickles?" LOL! I had to remind him, "No, his name is Mr. Nichols, not pickles." :D

Leah said...

First of all, Stephanie's comment above cracked me up! Secondly, we thoroughly enjoyed having your parents at our camp this year! I enjoyed a wonderful chat with your mom! She was such an encouragement to me!

Anonymous said...

great pictures and good times, enjoy the rest of your summer. love, aunt donna

Adam & Val & Aubrey & Annie said...

This post makes me happy! Thanks for the pics. Loved them!