Hey Everyone! Hope y'all are doing well! We have had a beautiful month with nice (and sometimes hot) weather.
I enjoy going on many bikerides around our neighborhood as well as with friends.
Daddy showing us his garage after he did a lot of work organizing it.
June 2, my friends the Harms came over for a short visit at our house.
Then we went to England Idlewild Park in Burlington and met our friends, the Wilsons, there for a picnic.
Having a cherry-seed-spitting contest
We went on a beautiful walk afterwards.
So fun to explore with kids!
Watching some ducks
After our warm walk we all enjoyed popsicles.
~ Wednesday evening after church, visiting and enjoying the babies, who aren't so little anymore!~
Elizabeth's office this summer as she has been working from home for Shepherd's Global Classroom.
A beautiful sunrise at Chick-fil-A one Saturday morning.
Mother finished quilting and binding the quilt for her grandson, Mishael.
Brittany and I having fun shopping after work one day.
June 7 was a beautiful Sunday! This girls enjoyed their popsicles after outside-Jr.-church
We had the Arender family over for Sunday dinner.
Elizabeth and I enjoyed playing with the sweet kids.
That evening was Jr. church again outside. They've been doing Jr. church for both services, since our church is still only doing 50% capacity per service.
Ms. Esther is so creative and flexible for whatever situation Jr. church needs to happen in.
June 9, the Wilsons introduced me to the bike trails at Idlewild Park.
I tried the dirt trails, but prefer the paved.
It was a beautiful evening to just enjoy being with friends.
The littlest girls were happy when Elizabeth helped them do the "big kid" equipment.
June 11, we found ourselves back at Idlewild for another bikeride.
Everybody smile! :)
While I was at Idlewild, the rest of my family was walking at another park with our friends, the Witts.
They liked exploring the Arboretum in Burlington.
June 12, Daddy and Mother took Jason, Karen, and I back to the Arboretum to check it out.
June 24, we had the Staley family over for Sunday dinner. We so appreciated the time visiting with them!
Yucca flowers!
Magnolia flowers are so fragrant and beautiful!!
So big and beautiful!
Walking in our neighborhood park.
Cool leaves!
June 15, our church's youth and young adult people pitched a game of baseball. It was another gorgeous evening and everyone had a wonderful time together!
June 16, I met the Harms at Idlewild Park to introduce them to the bike trails. The kids did amazing on the small dirt trails and were brave when they fell down.
We also took a ride on the paved trail.
Picnic time in the shade!
Ready to get back to riding!
These kids are so sweet y'all! I love being with them!
Then they came over to our house to try out our old-new hammock.
And our swing!
So much fun and sweetness in one picture!
~ Another Wednesday night after church, two little friends getting to know each other ~
One evening we tried playing Badminton at nearby tennis courts.
A picture I caught over the neighbor's fence. I was surprised at these birds being comfortable so near the squirrel.
Sunday, June 21, Father's Day-
Little friends heading down to outdoor Jr. church.
It was a warm morning, but the shade helped extremely!
That evening though, it was raining, so we had to move Jr. church inside the parsonage.
These are comparison and matching photos: the left one is Kari Stroud, July 2017, with her mommy; and the right is Ellisyn Stroud, June 2020, with her mommy.
For Sunday dinner on Father's day, we had the Harms and Jason and Karen over. Steve took some photos for us!
We love our Daddy so much and we are so thankful for him!
A picture of Steve, Korin, and Daniel. The other kids were visiting grandparents this weekend. This was our 3rd year in a row to have the Harms over for Father's day. :)
Elizabeth and Daddy
Daddy and me
Since we were matching, we decided to get a picture with Mother too!
Steve and Daniel enjoying the hammock.
Mother made yummy strawberry cheesecake for dessert!
Loving some snuggle moments with little Daniel!
June 25, Jason and Karen came over for a game and a walk.
Elizabeth and I have been playing a lot of Badminton together in our yard, without a net. It is fun, good exercise, but we are still pretty bad at it.
A quick coworker photo since we hadn't done one for awhile.
June 26, Jason, Karen, and I went biking at Idlewild. This picture was taken off the trail we were riding. I love the lighting coming through the trees and tall grass.
So much fun to be biking together!
I love my brother!!
June 28, we had two Sarah's over for Sunday dinner! We played a quiet game together after eating.
I'm not sure what this bush is, but in the fall it has red berries on it.
Elizabeth and I got matching clothes recently. I'm so glad she's willing to match me! :)
Sunday evening we had an outdoor service and Assurance quartet from God's Bible School came and sang a beautiful choice of songs.
It was supposed to rain and we were praying that God would keep the rain away for this event. It turned out to be a hot evening with no rain. Praise the Lord! :)
On Sunday afternoon I heard a funny sound coming from our tree. I finally spotted this young squirrel hanging out and hardly moving. It was making a funny crying sound. I don't know why but it was gone when we came back later.
Anyway, keep hanging in there!! See ya next month!
I'm not sure what this bush is, but in the fall it has red berries on it.
