The Beach.

We love the beach!

This year we had our first fire on the beach party. We have always wanted to do this! We had the Slavens, Sasses, Kerrs, and Walkers out for a hot dog roast and smores. It was a little windy so we (Rob and Ronnie) had to put a contraption together so that we could get a fire going. It all worked out and we had a great time eating, socializing and playing games.

This was definitely a get together we need to do more often!

TowneBank Softball

Rob loved playing softball this summer. And I enjoyed going to his games and taking pictures. It was great for him to get back on the field, be a little competitive, and mostly have fun. It was a perfect hobby to pick back up.

Rob's hitting (Batting) skills!

The TowneBank Team!

Rob considers a game a success if he is really dirty. He would be very upset when the game was over and his clothes were only slightly dirty. He would say that he should have slid more.  There were plenty of days where I had to wash his shirt multiple times to get that orangy dirt out of that shirt! Oxi-clean spray works miracles! 

Aaron is a great friend of Rob's and he really enjoyed being able to play softball with him.

I thought this was very fitting.

Rob had many fans this season. We had a cheering squad from nieces, nephews, mom, dad, brother, sister, mother-in-law, and sister-in-laws! I must say I am his #1 fan! I love watching him play, cheering him on (even though my cheering is lame), and being at the ball field! 

I definitely got a first round pick!

Shelby's Graduation

Shelby graduated from Great Bridge High School! 

We were excited to be able to be there to support her. Shelby, along with the other seniors from Chorus sang the Alma mater at the end. Then we went to Outback to celebrate where she got to have a grown up drink (some fruity lemonade) and macaroni and cheese. Talk about moving up in the world! Sad part is that Riley and I both ordered macaroni (it is best)!!!!

Baby Ella

Girls Rock!

We are excited to be an aunt and uncle again!!! 

Congratulations Turley's! We can't wait to meet ella!

WICKED

Ahhhhhhh! I can't even begin to say how absolutely fantabulous this show is. For anyone who hasn't seen it it is a must see. The actors and actresses were brilliant and had amazing pipes, I mean a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I wanted to jump on stage and sing with them. It is times like this I wish I could sing like that and I would be on a stage in a heart beat ... maybe in the next life! 

I couldn't help myself with the festive attire. It was way to much fun and what can I say? I love the music and now the show! I thought it was very fitting. I was out done by a young lady who had sprayed her hair green. 

We went with Rob's brother and his wife and had a great night.

It was great to be able to put the music to the show and now everything makes sense!

I LOVE WICKED!!!!

The Weekend

Rob and I had a wonderful weekend. We went to D.C. Friday night and stayed with Josh and Sandra. We woke up early Saturday morning and spent a few hours in the temple. It was wonderful to be in the temple with Rob. I am so grateful we are able to go and worship in the house of the Lord. 

After we left the temple, we rushed home to see Shelby off to prom. We got incredibly lucky and hit minimal traffic. Shelby looked beautiful and I was glad to be there. All of my sisters have always been there for me and my big occasions and I am glad I live close enough to do the same for them. 

After we saw the kids off we had a great date night with my parents. We went to dinner at Bakers Crust, where the tomato soup is to die for! We couldn't have a asked for a better day.

Dance party?

Dear Schylar,  

  

    I am in serious need of a dance party. You need to come home for just about an hour. You can manage that, right? The mirror just isn't cutting it. 

Can't wait till you come home. The lake is going to rock this year, dance party all week long. I miss you!

* I wish I could dance *