August brought in the rhythm of routines again and new starts. There is, also, some play and creativity thrown in (like this car show Ezra created), as well as the start of Cross Country season and Cheer for the girls.
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And just like that — summer’s over, and the school year’s begun. It was the earliest school has ever started back, which does feel like a struggle! The sun was just coming up, so the lighting was weird but glad to capture these moments.
Zoe headed into 10th grade...
Shiloh 8th...
and Ezra now entering middle school with 6th!
Thankfully the bus leaves later this year, so off they went.
Here is to new beginnings!
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I am still enjoying walks and Ezra comes with me at times. He is such an enjoyable walking partner.
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We had one more sweet outing with the OG Hughes women and went on a walk to Boyd Island.
The island itself had some interesting things to see.
Always making them be silly.
Then we grabbed some coffee for more processing and talking, as this was our last get together in this way before Lauren moves.
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We, also, had one last family dinner and hugs. I happened to have my phone when the hugs were given, but missed photos of the Prentiss guys.
Shiloh, loving to make faces when she sees a photo happening.
We will greatly miss them as they journey onto the mission field!
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Beach and I went with our friends to the Free Times Party again this year with a fun Y2K theme.
They had a beauty area with temporary tattoos and glitter.
Beach attempted to sit in this blow up chair and this happened. Pretty clear while this fad did not last long.
Pin ball and claw machine fun. I'm not sure if this claw machine was rigged but both Lauren and I found it very easy to win a prize!
Beach and I were honored again to be Best of Columbia Free Times winners, this year being the best small business leaders. It is a honor!
Such a fun prop to have a Delorean from Back to the Future.
Twister champion.
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Beach had been mulling over the idea to get baptized for some time now. While he had done so as a young child, it wasn't until he was an adult where his walk with the Lord began to play out in true faith. So on a beautiful Sunday morning, Jeff, our pastor, baptized him.
He was able to share beautiful parts of his testimony.
Thankful for how God moves in our lives, and Beach's desires to represent his in this public act.
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On a very different lighter note, selfies found on my phone this month:
My snuggle bug always...
Me trying to selfie her!
Finding a rhythm again with work with the kids in school.
Cheers to new beginnings and old rhythms.
