The kids’ summer break was a whirlwind. This past year has been a busy (and good!) one, and the past few months were no exception. The kids got to do a little bit of everything…hang out around the house, translate for volunteers, come to the ministry center with us, and spend some time with family and friends.

This morning with prayers and hugs we sent them off to a new school year. The start of a new school year is bittersweet and with the busy season that we are in I feel like I didn’t get nearly enough moments with them this summer.

Like it or not, a new school year is upon us! Second grade and Fifth grade here they come! But first, just want to share a few snapshots from our summer…

Spending time with Daddy!

Baseball camp!

Learning to sew at the Lighthouse Project…

…and learning to make soap at a local girls’ home

Visiting with Nana

Watching the World Cup and cheering for Team U.S.A.

Dealing with a sprained toe that slowed Ian down for a few weeks

Hitting the beach

Celebrating the 4th of July with good friends

Climbing volcanoes

Realizing that your sibling is the closest friend you have

Helping to feed the hungry

Movie nights and cuddles before they get too big!

It is way too quiet around here today and I miss these faces already!