Summer Week 4

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Sunday was Father's Day.  I found a neat idea on Pinterest for a candy card.  The kids had a great time making the card. We are so thankful for Dad, he works so hard for his family!


Sunday was also our 14th Wedding Anniversary. I really can't believe how fast the time goes.  I am very lucky to have Shane as my husband, it has been a good 14 years. We decided to work on the house this week and go on a camping trip later in the summer.

Monday was the last night of the Shadow Empire Bible class Dad and the older kids have been going to. They all agreed that it was the best one.  They are asking to go to the next Bible course.  They all really enjoyed the experience.

Tuesday Logan competed at 4H District O'Rama in BB guns and gun safety.  He placed 3rd!  I'm so proud of him.



While Logan and Dad where there, the girls and I went to run a few errands and then we went to IJump. The girls love love love IJump.


Wednesday we had a meeting with Logan's case manager.  We have to make a few changes, but we've had to make changes before. So, it will work out, eventually. Then we went and bought the supplies to start working on the house.

Thursday we started on the house. I did not get a before picture, I thought about that too late!  We replaced some outside trim boards and moved everything away from the house and off of the porch.

Friday was painting day! We painted the entire outside of the house with the help of Meme and Papa.  Then we had my sweet girl's birthday party! Savannah turned 12!! She is such a great helper and sweet girl. I'm very proud of the young lady she is becoming.



Saturday I painted all the outside trim and washed the windows. The change was dramatic.  The house was yellow with white trim, the brown with red made such a huge difference in the appearance of our home. It looks so much better!  Dad worked on building us a closet in our bedroom and helped me when I needed him.



We worked so hard this week! There was no time for summer school.  If the kids were not helping us they were swimming, watching movies, or playing games.  We did manage to play Phase 10 as a family a few nights this week.




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