Wow! Summer...

The last couple of weeks have been really busy for me. 

We've had Vacation Bible School, and I was up until midnight-ish every night updating the photography website for that.  It's really and exciting time and it's so thrilling to watch the children's enthusiasm as they participate in games, music and crafts that help them learn about Jesus. 

Our family joined the YMCA back in June.  We're trying to get more exercise, but it has been really difficult to fit it in.  Slowly, we're getting there.  We're taking an Aikido class as a family.  Interesting.  It's been a long time since I've rolled around on the floor.  I know it's good for me.  Princess E is going to be taking swimming lessons in August.  She does know how to swim, but it would be nice if she learned official techniques for breathing and specific strokes.  They have an indoor track, so we've been using it, too.  Princess E is "training" because she is going to enroll in a kids mini-marathon next Spring.  King J is most enthused about the weight room.  He and I work out with weights and do cardio exercises in there.  For me, the best part of cardio is I can safely listen to my MP3 player while I work out.  Woohoo!

My family prepared dinner Wednesday night for our church.  I don't quite know how many attended, but there was food for 80 people.  I planned, shopped and cooked for 80 people...with help of course.  That was a first.  I've not been above about 40 before.  Two days later, my back is still tired from all the standing.  I'm thankful for the great help I had.  Princess E worked right along side me for all but about an hour of the nine we worked.  Yesterday, I took her out to lunch as a thank-you for her hard work.  We went to Firehouse Subs because she's been asking. 

Part of me wants to apologize for missing out on the blog world so much.  Most of me is enjoying this active time.  Winter will be back soon enough.  In the meantime, we're enjoying our summer.  I do try to keep up with reading, but I do want to do better on commenting. 

Stay tuned in August.  I've got a good giveaway coming up.