I seem to sit down to do a blog update when it's raining outside or I am feeling emotional...both of which apply today.
If I were to write everything I could say, we'd all be here way too long so I will opt for the edited version...
- Yesterday (Fathers Day), we delivered Madison to Bellarmine University in Louisville for the prestigious five-week Governor's Scholars program. We are very proud of her and are honored that she has such a privilege but as I sat through the opening ceremony I kept wishing life had a pause button. I know Madison is ready, but I am not sure her parents are quite as anxious for her to actually leave...although we want only what is best for her and we know that will not allow her to stay here or with us forever....thus a pause button would be nice at times. The other emotional issue related to this is that my sister, Misty, was a Governor's Scholar back in the 90's. I remember visiting her at Centre College and I remember how much she began to grow up after GSP. I think about how much both our lives have changed since that time and it's just a little sentimental.
- Here are some scenes from the move in....
- Maddie & her roommate Teal
- Last weekend, June 12-14, was the Miss Kentucky Outstanding Teen pageant where Madison placed in the top ten semi-finalists out of a pool of 23 contestants...most of whom had done this pageant and many others prior. We were exceptionally proud of her.
- Instead of vacation this year (since our schedule doesn't allow our family to be together long enough without some event) we've opted for a staycation...stay at home or on the lake. To make that a little more fun, we bought a waverunner. Here are some scenes from the girls first rides.
Randy was off all last week and we made use of the waverunner and pontoon a couple of days. We also took the girls to Kings Island. On Saturday, we went to the farm to cook dinner for the dads (Randy & Kay). McKayla made the best campfire potato dish and truffle cupcakes!!
- My sister, Misty and her family, Abe & Mira visited with us the first weekend in May. We enjoyed what little amount of time we got to spend together. We went out on the boat for a chilly Friday but enjoyed a beautiful evening as the sun made it's way out. Check out Misty's blog at www.westcoastojures.blogspot.com for better photos than I have.
- We've had a week of Bible School and Randy is playing on a church league softball team two nights a week. I taught a week at Health Rocks Day Camp and McKenzie and McKayla attended part of the week.
- Of course May brought the end of school where we watched our daughters receive honors for their hard work. All three were honor roll students for the entire year. Madison will be a senior next year and McKenzie and McKayla will be sixth graders.
- Memorial Day weekend was a blast as Dad celebrated his birthday with his annual bash. McKenzie and McKayla say he has the best birthday party in all the world. Of course they usually get to visit with cousins they seldom get to see...well visit might not be the best word choice...
May 9th, Madison competed in the Wayne Co./Monticello Junior Miss program where she was first runner up. She won preliminary awards in talent, interview, poise and fitness. We were very proud!!
There are so many more happenings that I could include but the post is long enough for now. As everyone can see, God continues to bless this family in a beautiful yet undeserving way. May we show His glory through all we do.
May 9th, Madison competed in the Wayne Co./Monticello Junior Miss program where she was first runner up. She won preliminary awards in talent, interview, poise and fitness. We were very proud!!
There are so many more happenings that I could include but the post is long enough for now. As everyone can see, God continues to bless this family in a beautiful yet undeserving way. May we show His glory through all we do.
