end of summer

We enjoyed absolutely every moment of our summer break.  We all feel refreshed and ready to tackle a new school year.  The end of our summer consisted of football camp, scrimmages, ice cream, and sunshine.

Go Indians!

Last night was our first football game of the season.  We played the Monroe City Panthers and won 41-25.  We have had heat advisories this week and the game start time was pushed back to 8pm.  It made for a late night but I am so excited to get this season off to a good start!

Go get 'em Coach!

Go Indians!

camping...

We got home from KC and set up camp in the back yard.  We hung out in the tent all afternoon/evening.

Then we turned on the lantern and got settled in for bed, the locusts were singing (loudly), the stars were out, and there was a comfortable breeze.

 Mack sat up and said, "I just can't sleep out here.  I can only sleep in my bed or in a hotel."  lol!
 I tried to change his mind but we all ended up back in the house... in our comfy beds. 

Build a Bear

We made it - and it was a big hit!  Mack really enjoyed this experience. He chose a white bear (of course!...it will never be clean!)  Stuffing him was the best part.  He giggled in amazement and wonder ...priceless.  Then he bathed & dried him.  He decided to name him Snow.

Fun, Fun, Fun!

Kansas City...

We went to KC for my Aunt Shirley's memorial service.  It was a very nice service and good to see family...just very difficult circumstances.

We did some school shopping while we were in the city and ended up staying an extra night.  We stayed in Kansas near the sports parks and speedway.  The KC TBones were playing right across from our hotel parking lot.  We took Mack to his first official sporting event and we all enjoyed the evening.