Holiday Weekend

We made the most of our holiday weekend. We hit our local amusement park, a parade, some cook outs, yard work, ice cream and fun with Grand parents. Here are some highlights in photos.Asher learns that parades means CANDY!

Fun with Grandma!

Abby on Field Day with Asher.

Chilly ice cream stop!

Waiting for the parade!

Waving and honoring the honored guests of the parade - the vets!

Continued List of Anticipated Activities to do During the Summer

I originally was going to make a list of 100, but I give up. Our pool opens today even though it reach a high in the upper 70s today. I roller blading down to our community pool and asked the life guard what the temperature was. He said to wait a minute and he stuck a thermometer in. After about 2 or 3 minutes he pulled it out and said, "Um it's about 65. Want to feel it." I replied with, "That's OK. Thanks!"
I don't think anyone will go swimming today.
Here is my continued list:
16. reading
17. staying up later
18. watching Reds games
19. not having to wake up at 6
20.eating grilled hot dogs
21. going to sleep with fans on
22. air conditioning
23.more outdoor activities
24. hanging out on the hammock
25. nightly bike rides
26. sprinklers
27. water games
28.putt putt
29. beginning another soccer team
30. walking to soccer practice because its so close
31. spending it together.

Picture Update!

Well, as Caroline has explained, it is almost the last school day and we have been busy. I'll just post some pictures from Abby's last soccer game. I love watching Caroline and Abby playing. I love how both of their hearts are in it but maybe in different ways. Caroline gives 120% and Abby's heart is with those around her. She is very aware if a player falls down and always cares about their well being even if they play for the other team. The last week she even got a hug from one of her friends that plays for the other team right in the middle of the game. I just love their hearts.

Two More Days Of School!!

May 23 was supposed to be our last day of school. Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) we had 6 snow days this year-one more than allowed. So now we have a half day on Tuesday, after Memorial Day weekend. I am pretty much certain nothing will be accomplished! :) Summer is fast approaching and I am ecstatic! It is still in the 70's here so I'm ready!
Here is a list we (meaning the Ewing kids) have collaborated.

1. lots and lots of swimming
2. introducing Asher to King's Island (a local amusement park.)
3. go Kayaking (we own one and boat on a local lake.)
4. travel to Mexico for two weeks to work in orphanages and visit cousins. (me)
5. eating watermelon
6. hanging out with each other
7. bike rides around the local lake
8. going to Destin Florida with one whole side of the family
9. no excessive amounts of homework (although the packet I need to complete and the two books assignments over the summer are coming quite close to an excessive amount of homework.)
10. the Ewing tradition of ice cream
11. playing outside
12. corn on the cob
13. fishing (says Caleb)
14. getting braces (just kidding)
15. enjoying our new and improved baseball field in our front yard

There will be more to come!
-Caroline

The celebration!

We had a great time with Grandparents celebrating another fabulous year with our Sweet Caroline! I can't believe how fast time is passing. I'm looking forward to spending a week with her in Mexico this summer. Here are the pics of this big milestone in her life.

Happy Birthday to our Sweet Caroline!!!

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Happy 13th Caroline! Can't believe that it has been 13 years since we were singing on our way to the hospital the day you were born. You surprised us by being a beautiful red head. God has given us so many blessings and you are a VERY SPECIAL ONE that He has brought our way. We are so proud of you and admire you in many ways. God has given you many talents and smarts but the thing that we love and value the most is your sweet and devoted heart for the Lord and for the least of these! Praising God for you! You are Something Beautiful!!!