Anna's tennis lessons

Anna choose tennis lessons for this summer. We found her a little Dora tennis racquet, so she is ready to learn. The local Dunlap high school tennis team is offering tennis lessons for all ages, so we signed her up. After one lesson, pretty good (for a 6 year old). Dad's hoping for a college scholarship soon. As you can see from the last picture, Emily and Jenna think this experience is only so-so (so far).

More family pictures

More summer pictures as we have daily fun outdoors. The girls love the park, so we end up anywhere there is a play ground. They are all changing so fast right now. Anna loves to read, and is about to lose a bunch of her top teeth. Emily is talking more and more and has more energy then her parents know what to do with. Jenna, the stinker, is learning how to play with her big sisters and get in their way. She loves to be a big help to whomever she can "help". Jenna received ear tubes today, and thanks to all of the prayers, everything went very well. Now, we just hope she begins to feel better (and sleep a little better too).

Family picnic to an outdoor Christian concert (33 Miles). The girls loved the picnic, the music (they danced) and the playground.

Last day of kindergarten

Anna is officialy done with kindergarten. And thankfully, she will be going to first grade next year. She had a great time and has learned a ton ... in fact, stop by and she will be glad to read you a few stories. I think this is one of her favoritee past times now. Highlights from her year include: 1) lots of new friends, 2) the new school playground, 3) eating lunch in the cafeteria (this was a practice lunch for first grade) and 4) learning lots. She had a great teacher and had a great experience. The toughest part of first grade will be getting up early. But, we have a few months before that is a reality.

Recent pictures of our girls

As spring is in full spring, we have lots of really cute pictures of the girls. Anna is almost finished with kindergarten, Emily is growing up fast, and Jenna is changing into quite an adventerous little one year old. Enjoy these recent pictures.

Sassy New 'Do

or in my language ... Emily gets a haircut. A very cute haircut (courtesy of Kristin's Home Salon). She really is this sweet and cute most of the time. Such a joy to be around.

Memory verse practice

Quarterly, the children's Sunday school classes get up front and say the memory verses that they learned for the quarter. Of course, this is a whole family activity when it comes to little ones, so we have been practicing during dinner time. After much humor, we are finally getting better ... so tonight, we took a video of this little ritual. Now, if we can just get them to say it with as much excitement and emphasis during the schedule time. As you can hear from the video, even Jenna has gotten into the fun.

A lawn mowing tradition

Now that spring is here, and the lawn needs mowing; we have resumed one of our traditions with Jenna. Each of our girls have loved to ride in the backpack while I mow the lawn, and now it is Jenna's turn to spend quality time with her daddy as I mow the lawn. I must say that I am thankful for cooler weather and a flatter yard in Illinois as compared with Tennessee - as it is clear that I am either out of shape ... or getting older. I'm not sure which of those is easier to admit to. Anyway - Jenna and I had a great time mowing the lawn, singing, and enjoying the beautiful weather.