Our favorite freshmen on Freshmen Move-In Day

We are thrilled that our nephew Kaleb is a freshman at Clemson!  Today we helped move him in to his dorm room.  Every year I feel a little sentimental on this day as I see parents moving in their son or daughter into their dorm room for the first time.  Makes me think back to when I was that freshmen too (although I'm doing much more identifying with the parents now).  

It's such a big day!  So many emotions!  This year I was extra sentimental as I thought about my sister in law dropping off her firstborn at college!  

Kaleb leaving home

Cars are packed

Waiting to meet them at his dorm

 They made it!

 Our kids love their cousin Kaleb!

 Everything went so smoothly moving him in.  

Kaleb with his roomate

 Kaleb got to shake hands with President Clements.

 Then we all got to eat free at Harcombe Dining Hall (sure is a lot different from when I was a student there).

 These boys LOVED the ding hall:)

So thankful to have Kaleb in Clemson and so thankful we could be a part of this exciting day!

College Leadership Retreat

The College Leadership Retreat is always a highlight for us each year.  Rick & Betsy Freeman (a generous and fun couple from our church) host the retreat at their beautiful home on the lake.  This year they provided 3 boats for us all to play on the lake.  It was a great day!  Along with the fun are some meetings to reconnect, sharing about our summers, and planning for the following week as students return. 

This leadership team is a great group!  Our family really like them and enjoy time with them.  

Bryn loved getting time with the college girls!  I remember when Carson started branching off to hang with all the guys on his own.  Now Bryn is doing that too.  They are growing up and I love that they get to be around students like this!  Such a blessing!

Grayson's first time tubing!  

We also enjoyed slaloming with Mr. Rick.  

Check him out below.....seriously hope I can ski when I'm his age!  Impressive!  Thankful for our time with this group!  Praying for a great year for the college ministry at Crosspoint!  Exciting time of year!

Lydia's 6 year old Birthday Questions

What is your favorite color?    Red

What is your favorite toy?    Vtech toy

What is your favorite fruit?    Cherries & Grapes

What is your favorite TV show?    The Buddies....a lot of TV shows

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?         peanut butter & jelly

What is your favorite outfit?    I like all of my outfits

What is your favorite game?    hide & go seek, running games    

What is your favorite snack?    Cherries    

What is your favorite animal?    Lion

What is your favorite song?    I don't have a favorite song

What is your favorite book?    Dr. Seuss Books

Who are your best friends?    Ally, Leah, Bryn, Carson, Spencer & Jesus, & Mommy & Daddy

What is your favorite cereal?    I like almost all of them    

What is your favorite thing to do outside?    play games, ride bikes

What is your favorite drink?    fanta & grape

What is your favorite holiday?    Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night?    my bear

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?    cereal

What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner?    chicken, green beans, bread

What do you want to be when you grow up?    an artist or a singer

Birthdays and Last Summer Fun at the Lake

After a long summer of traveling we were glad to have a few days at the lake before return home.  We are so thankful for this place and my sweet parents allowing us to come!  We have lots to celebrate the first few days of summer.  My brother's birthday is August 1, my nephew Owen's birthday is August 2, and Lydia's birthday is August 3!  

 Owen turns 12!

 Last summer weekend with the Clarkes.  

 Fun on the lake for Lydia's birthday!

 This is one of the many reasons my sister and I call them the Cheeky Mamas!

 Lydia opening her birthday gifts.  I can't believe she is 6!!!

 Happy Birthday Sweet Lydia!

 The next day we enjoyed our last boat ride and day on the lake!  It's been a good summer!

 

Thank you Mom and Dad for having us so much this summer!  We are blessed!  It wouldn't be have as fun and relaxing without you there!  We love you so much!