Well, I was very excited about summer because I has hoping for a little rest and recovery from our busy spring. But, I think we jumped from spring right into summer without realizing what was ahead of us! We started out June with a sweet violin recital for Logan. He did so well, and I actually have it on video. I would love to share it with you, but I managed to record it on the tape rather than the SD card. So, I will have to have it converted to show you another time. For now, here is a pic of him playing his violin!
I was very proud for him. He actually got a bit nervous when he got up in front of everyone and whispered to me that he was not ready for this. His teacher offered to play along with him. That got him playing, and he did an excellent job with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!
Just a couple of days after the much anticipated recital, we headed to Nashville to meet up with some very good friends. We spent most of the day Saturday at Nashville Shores, a really great water park for families. We also ate dinner downtown amidst the Country Music Festival goers. There were some really interesting people in the crowd, some even more interesting outfits and a few Elvis sightings.
This one was my favorite! I especially like the gold guitar-shaped bag. I told Mom about this particular guy, and she wants to know why all the impersonators choose the costumes and hairstyles of his later years. I think it is because the only men out there willing to do am impersonation of Elvis are in the same physical condition he was during those later years. I am not sure they love dressing in some of the gaudy outfits he had at that time, but lets be honest. They are more likely to get some attention wearing this then trying to squeeze into lets say the outfit he wore the first time he was televised. It certainly got my attention!
I will say that in the five years that we have had the boys and with all of the road trips we have taken, this was by far the most relaxed. The boys have learned to use headphones and loved that they can watch their movies with them. Lyndon and I were even more excited that we did not have to listen to Tom and Jerry episodes then entire way.
We ate at a really yummy place called Pucketts Grocery! I highly recommend it if you are ever in Nashville. Just make sure you make reservations ( thanks to Melissa for doing that; we would still be waiting for a table)!
A little sightseeing,
and a little ice cream always makes for a fun trip!
Thanks to the Whiteley family for hanging with us in Nashville! We had a blast and look forward to our next meet!
Ok, so we returned from Nashville to have one pretty lazy day before more super summer activities!
In honor or Luke's recent obsession with picture finds, I have given you all a challenge. Look at this picture closely and see if you can find the following: one daddy, one three-year-old, one dog, one stuffed killer whale, one five-year-old, two remotes, one wristwatch and one ARMY t-shirt. Enjoy!
Next on our summer calendar was a water-themed birthday party complete with some old-fashioned Pin the Tail and Super Soakers!
You may need sunglasses to look at Luke...
Both of my kids pinned the tail somewhere on that poor donkey's back. I am afraid they have my sense of direction.
Partied out!
Thanks Harris family for the great time!
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