Gardening, Grand Kids, and Celebrations!

                                                            I've spent lots of time outdoors in the past 2 weeks.
My classroom has no windows and I virtually spend 9 months indoors.  Gardening is my "go-to" in the summer for reviving my spirit and renewing my energy.

Our irises this year were the most prolific ever!!!

ALMOST 30 BAGS OF MULCH -- PULLING LOTS OF WEEDS AND POTTING MY FAVORITE BEDDING PLANTS -- TRANSFORMED THE YARD.

The end of school is always a full calendar for our family. Terry and I are finishing up semesters --his OKWU ones run all year every five weeks and the little ones have lots of activities.

Graduations:

Sydney graduated from Preschool at Redeemer Covenant Preschool  - her words she "wants to be a queen when she
grows up so she can ride in a carriage and wear fancy clothes."

Dance Recitals

                                                       

                                                   
  and A visit from Grammy and Grandad

On Saturday, June 2 we had a "Nana's Out of School Party" complete with 'slip n' slide' water shooters and water balloons.  We even had cake (a big deal to the 3 Goodletts -- one they had decorated for their parent's anniversary and we kept the leftovers frozen).

April 22nd Bethany and Mat celebrated 12 years!

When there's a lull and the "B" word (bored) slips out of somebody's mouth -- Nana or Pawpaw thinks up a chore that they can earn money on.  (They carried books downstairs for Pawpaw when he donated his library to a Christian college in Liberia.

Mastering the High Dive in Swimming lessons

Meanwhile in Colorado, two little Bells are growing quickly -- Charlie is walking now and 15 months old.

Charlie masters walking!!!

Clara looks out for Charlie and shares EVERYTHING with him.  They are definitely a team as she nurtures him and he watches her for cues -- Charlie even sits outside Clara's door if she has to go to time out.

Nana has another birthday!!!  

 The sweetest sounds are little ones singing happy birthday to you!
I was pampered all day -- Bethany took me to lunch and a pedicure. I loved the girl time to just visit and catch up.

This little guy had to dress up for my birthday dinner!!!

Campbell's 8th Birthday -- a surprise party!

Terry and I were to keep her busy while Momma, Sydney and Jack got everything set up -- we went for ice cream -- opened her packages at our house and then brought her home for the BIG SURPRISE!!!

 

Campbell is leaving for Camp Kanakuk on Saturday -- her first time at an away camp for the week.
Doing some stitching to help her keep up with all her things.

 

Father's Day

So many ways to celebrate these young daddies - but these pics of Dads and Kids say it best!!!

I'm adding one of my favs from several years back!