Zoe 9th

 This was Zoe's first year of high school, although since middle and high are in the same building it was all that much different.  However, Zoe was not so much a fan of it this year.  She did not like her yearbook picture....

So she did a retake.  I think she is adorable either way!

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Zoe participated in Cross Country again this year and was one of the captains again.

She started out strong, beating her PR very early in the season.  However, she got a sickness in her lungs that she just couldn't shake for a few months.

She still participated in as much as she was able but it was disappointing to her that she was not able to fully do so because of her health.

She has a great spirit about her, though, and I think was still a great co-captain!

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Zoe had a few setbacks with a couple of classes and classmates but was able to persevere and finish well!  Thankfully Geometry is now a thing of her past!  She was able to connect with some good friends towards the end of the year, which was a great encouragement as well.  Thankful that this year is complete and looking forward to summer break!

Snipits of June Life!

Full summer ahead and thankful for a break from school! We had a market at work, and I walked out to see adorable Shiloh there that I had to take a photo of her!

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As our time with my sister Lauren and her family grows to a close, we treasure our moments together and Josiah hugs!

Holding tight to the memeries.

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Youth group and sweet friends!

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Shiloh enjoyed her second year of cheer at her school, and was chosen to be a Cheer Captain!  We went to surprise her after practice on big reveal day...

and our neighbor came with us as well!

We hid with the other parents and cheered when they came out!

She was surprised to see us there!

So proud of our girl!

Team photo with her co-capatin as well.

And both teams!

Way to go Shiloh!

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Shiloh, with some of her team, on a theme day!

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One of the best parts of summer, the community pool. We enjoyed it so much last year, we decided to join again this summer.  It is extra sweet when we see friends there.

Snack queen likes to be prepared!

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I trimmed Zoe's hair...and she wanted me to prove that it was strait.

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Last year for VBS for Ezra and he finished out with a couple this month, including one with his buddies....

and another at Camp Jam!

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Donald came from Michigan for a visit!

The Loveland Men.

We enjoyed dinner out one night.

Zoe attempted a .5 of all of us.

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Zoe was so thankful to get to spend time with her bestie from elementary school. 

Such a sweet friendship.

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Even in the summer, work is thankfully staying busy.

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When you try to gross your kids out with a kiss and they snag your phone and take a pic!

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Thankful our kitchen was done with the remodel this month and we finished out living in the basement.  More selfies I found on my phone!

Even Ezra's stuffed animal got in on the action!

And finally selfie in our new kitchn....so thankful to final have it done!

Can't believe we are halfway through summer already!