We haven't been to Ocean City since Garren was a newborn. We were so happy this year to re-start this yearly "Keckley Family Vacation." As you can see from the photo, we go during the SunFest Kite Festival. The weather was gorgeous and kites were amazing! They boys loved playing with their cousins in the waves!
New Family Pics
We haven't had our family's picture taken since 2009, and before that, never. So we were long overdue for a family photo shoot. Our cousin, Airyele Rounds, is starting her photography business and she was gracious enough to photograph us for free for her portfolio. Here are my four favorite pics! She did a fabulous job! Don't you agree?
New House--Before Pics
I am so excited that I've finally found my "dream house." Here are the promised pics. Don't worry, it won't take us long to get the "granny" out!
view from the road |
back view, needs lots of landscaping |
back and side yard |
right inside the front door |
living room |
dining room |
kitchen-sorry i cut out the stove and more cabinets on the right. pocket door to the dining room |
family room 1 |
family room 2-french doors to deck |
half bath downstairs |
laundry room-appliances convey-door to right goes to deck-door in front goes to garage-stairs on left lead to loft |
loft/storage area |
master bedroom |
master bathroom 1 |
master bathroom 2-jetted tub |
upstairs bathroom not pictured are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th bedrooms, the basement, inside garage, our new craftsman riding lawn mower that conveys with the house |
First Day of First Grade
Garren couldn't have been more excited about starting first grade (even though he was starting in a new school)!
He went armed with a new backpack, shoes, a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, and a father's blessing.
Happy 7th Birthday, Garren!
Garren picked a chess theme for his birthday party (It only took a little urging from me. Don't you like how his main present fits the theme?). Of course, family came to help us celebrate.
Californ-I-A
Calvin and Jacob digging in the sand |
Audrey, Garren, Josh, and Ally enjoying the cold Pacific waters |
We visited a miniature horse farm. They were so adorable! |
I'm pretty sure this is the biggest blackberry in the world! |
Calvin loved the fresh fruit feast we got from a roadside stand and ate at a park in Solvang. |
We visited Solvang, a Danish village. I loved seeing the architecture and eating from the bakery but the kids' favorite part was the late night swim at the hotel's pool! |
Calvin, Jacob, and Audrey pretending to birds at the Santa Barbara Zoo |
their favorite animal, the giraffe |
Josh, Allyson, and Garren "sledding" on cardboard boxes at the zoo |
me, overcoming my fear of birds to feed these ferocious eaters
I'm submitting this to America's Funniest Home Videos!
Annual "School is Out" Camp Out
This year we took the boys to Blackwater Falls State Park for our annual "School is Out" Camp out. We had a blast eating hot dogs and smores. Our dutch oven monkey bread we ate for breakfast turned out to be a huge hit with a local squirrel (darn thing was camera shy). The boys loved poking the fire with extra long sticks that Chris [illegally] scavenged in the woods.
"More smores, please!" |
Pinterest Fun
Here is proof that my boys love Pinterest as much as I do!
my little archaeologists digging for dinosaurs
homemade bouncy balls
homemade gak (ironically, the gak was bouncier than the bouncy balls!)
Calvin's First Day of Pre-K
I was worried that Calvin wouldn't want to go to school. He is very shy around people that he doesn't know and his behavior at times is a little ornery. I couldn't have been more wrong about him! He absolutely loves going to pre-school and his teachers always compliment his wonderful behavior. He has received a sticker and a stamp (the highest level on the daily behavior chart) everyday! I am so proud of my little man!
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