Aunts and cousins visit!!

My sister and their kids came to visit us over Labor Day, and we all had a great time visiting!

Jason’s first day of 4‘s preschool!

Jason had a great first day of his last year of preschool on September 3! 

311 concert

Nicholas and I went to a 311 concert on July 28, and we had so much fun! That was my first concert with Nicholas, and my first concert to a band who played a lot of music. I love the feeling! Definitely changed my mind about how I listen!

End of summer swim 2019

The kids had a great time swimming this summer, and it was definitely a family affair as much as we were at the pool! Here are some pictures that the team volunteer photographer grabbed of the kiddos!

Back to school! 2019

Leo and Olivia headed back to school on July 9! They are in 2nd and 4th grades and are happy to be in such a fun place!

We met their teachers at open house the night before and took a picture! This year’s theme is All Stars!

Then they were off to school the next morning! They are beginning to walk or bike more often!

The rest of trackout! Summer 2019

So much swim team, play time, and being together! Nicholas was able to take two weeks of vacation in June as he left his job at ABB, and we enjoyed having him home! He organized the garage and built lots of shelves. He played with all of us, built a swing set in our backyard, and watched the kids for three days while I flew back and worked at UA in Alabama. Here are some highlights:

We went to Lake Jordan one fine Friday morning...

The big kids and I saw the symphony one evening!

The kids played outside a lot while Nicholas was working in the garage and I was doing daily maintenance—dishes, laundry, food prep, and cleaning.

Swim meets, swim practice, swim team...

Olivia has had a blast! Leo’s in it for the snacks and friends.

We went to Morehead Planetarium at UNC Chapel Hill to catch a show one Sunday! It was a hit!

The garden kept growing...

The swing set is the best thing ever! So much play time!

We made it to the Life + Science Museum...

Jane bought a van, and Olivia is thrilled!

We stuck around our house for July 4th and the neighbors let off a huge fireworks show! All the kids were so excited!

Traditional America jello! ;)

Family Toast!

Nicholas and I got away for a night to celebrate our 16th anniversary at the Umstead! It was so nice to be away to have a chance to breath, rest, talk, and spend time together. And eat delicious food!