What's Going On...

Our summer is officially underway, and while I am stuck at work, the rest of the family is in constant motion enjoying their summer break.

• We've had friends over to play and done lots of swimming.

• Karson has been pulling double duty at both volleyball and basketball open gyms on top of working out at home doing lots of jump roping and conditioning.

Spartan Volleyball camp was last Saturday.

Karson received a practice jersey to wear at open gyms for basketball and plans to participate in the team camp next Monday and Tuesday at South. I am limiting her to one open gym per day.  I don't want her to get hurt, yikes!

 

• Miles has been doing some golfing at Indian Hills and Paul Walker.  He's a natural and is constantly asking Matt questions about every aspect of the game.  Hands down - the cutest golfer ever!

• Matt has been playing in lots of scrambles recently. He played in one for HeathCo with his dad and brothers (John works at HeathCo) and won some cool prizes.  He played in the Member/Guest tournament at Indian Hills last weekend with Paul.  Their team took 3rd place and also won son nice prizes. 

• Matt and I celebrated 16 years of marriage on the 5th.  We went to our favorite restaurant Chuy's with Paul and Shannon and played cards afterwards.  We are party animals!  I knew Matt would show me up on the anniversary card front - he wrote a long and hilarious love note.  I can't imagine doing life without him by my side.  He makes me a better person and is my match in every way.  SO thankful God brought us together 19 1/2 years ago.  Whoa! 

•  We celebrated with John and Laura, my new little niece, baby Mae Kathryn, who will make her appearance in mid-August.  The Maglinger's hosted a baby shower for them last weekend.  I cannot WAIT to have a baby in the family again. 

• Matt and the boys had a little getaway to Destin, Florida with Paul, Shannon, the cousins and Meme.  Karson had to miss out on the fun because of SWMS Volleyball try-outs which landed this week.  If nothing else, she's a dedicated lil' athlete.

• Karson decided to chop her hair.  She's terribly tender-headed and wanted a short 'do' for the summer.

• Matt and I are officially taking a sabbatical from ministry. We have been hard at it for last 19 years.  After being with our current church for 13 years, we decided it was time to take a step-back and focus more on our family and what's best for us and them at this stage in our lives.  We've needed this for quite some time, but it's been a difficult decision.  I know God is at work and leading us in the direction he wants us to go.  For those of you praying bloggers out there, please add us to your list during this transitional period.  Full-time ministry has been a central part of our lives for our entire marriage.  It's strange to think about a weekend off - what is that exactly? 
  Our dear friends Weston and Katie joined stepped down from full-time ministry as well.  We've made lots of memories at Community and have nothing but love for the church and members that worship there.
  
  
  I'm sure I will have many more summer stories to tell, but this sums up the last two weeks or so.