We have had an eventful summer. Lots of work as usual. Took the big extended family trip to florida...which went well...once we got over the near fatal car crash on the way down. We are thankful to be alive, nearly past the post traumatic stress of it, and got a new van out of the deal. We celebrated Ethan's 16th birthday in a very non-eventful way. (How was I suppose to know boys don't want a big sweet sixteen party?...I'm still dealing with that disappointment...cause MOM wanted the big party!) Austin rocked the Battle of the Bands at catfish festival... I attended my 25th high school reunion and surprisingly had a great time. It was actually a good experience for all of us. Very cool to reconnect. We are in negotiations to expand the business in a huge way...a very nationwide way...wish us luck on that. All the kids are doing well. I survived another first day of school. Ava is preparing for pre-school...Jaden is liking first grade... Austin is semi-enjoying eighth... and Ethan is tolerating his sophomore year. He is in his first "real" realtionship... head over heels in love... and a joy to watch. Friday he leaves to attend the Chrysallis at Camp Illiana, which is essentially the Walk to Emmaus for 16 to 18 year old boys. He is very excited and we are too as you can imagine.
That's it in a nutshell...here are some pics and a video to go along with it...
Hit from behind at 75 mph...not once but 3 times...boys covered in glass but not a scratch...a little whiplash...a rental vehicle...and on with vacay...God is good
Jones Triple Dip in Florida
Reunion pics
That 1 Band - Catfish Festival (paust playlist to listen)
Ethan and Aimee... a match made in heaven :)
