Preschool Graduation

The boys had their preschool graduation in July.  Both of the boys are moving to a new school in September so they were both recognized which was really sweet and thoughtful.  They had written up a little bio on both boys and they are really cute.  I wanted to scan them and add them to this post but my computer/printer are not cooperating.

Here are some pics from the day.  Love these boys!  They are growing up so quickly!

Ben with his teacher Debbie

Ben with the head teacher Nicole.

Nate!  He was described as a "pickle through and through!"

Trying to get a shot of both of them together!  Not happening.

 

After school on the playground with their friends.

 

 

Saying Goodbye to the O's!

Well...Daniel, Lauren and Aubrey left to go back to the states...very bittersweet.  We loved having them here but are so excited for them to move on from the nomadic life and settle down at LeTourneau in Texas.  They will be missed dearly but I certainly am thankful for the sweet blessings of this time together.  Our God is so good to give sweet gifts like this!  I would never have dreamt that we would move to England and get to spend time with family here.

When we first moved overseas, it was just Allen and I which was not a big deal.  However, as soon as Ben was born I knew that giving up family time to do what the Lord had called us to do would be VERY hard.  So, I know that this time with Daniel, Lauren and Aubrey was a special gift from God to show his gracious, loving hand in our lives and obedience to Him.  What a good God we serve!

On to the cuteness!  We have had a really warm summer for England.  We went up to Oxford for one last Sunday with the Ostendorff's.  We decided to head to a splash pad and park since it was so warm.

Baby Aubrey!  Love that baby belly!

 

Makes a mommy's heart happy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love ice cream pictures!!  Love how it is all over their faces!!  Mostly I love that it is warm enough that they can eat ice cream.  I have certainly let them eat more ice cream and ice lollies this year because of the heat.  And maybe because, I love to see it all over their faces.

 

Introducing Smores!

I have been helping with the youth at our church.  So much fun!!  We had them over for a bar-b-que in July and introduced them to smores.  The boys LOVED having the big kids here.  A few pics from the night...
 

 

Ben with the big guys!

 

 

 

Field Trip to Ladyland Farm!

On July 5th, the boys had a field trip to Ladyland Farm with their preschool.  Last year, my mom and dad were here and they went with me.  This year Allen was off work so he came along.  Unfortunately, Nate was getting sick so he did not enjoy the day like normal.  I however, got lots of cuddles.  We didn't stay very long because it was obvious that Nate was getting sicker with a fever.

Ladyland Farm is really interactive and the children get to touch and feed so many animals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Farmer Jesse, she showed us around.

 

 

Allen got to play with the pigs a little!  Reminded him of when they had pigs growing up.

 

 

The owls dance!  They moved side to side when you move side to side.  Very fun!

 

A little fun on the haystacks before calling it a day.

Sweet cuddles from my little guy!