The Midyear Reset

We say it every year, almost with surprise: half the year's already gone. It doesn't seem possible when Christmas feels like yesterday.  I'm not sure I've always felt like time moved this fast, but this year, I definitely do!  Maybe it's because I started a new job. My days are filled with new responsibilities, new people, and plenty of things to learn. Between trying to keep up with new tasks and settling into a different routine, the weeks seem to disappear before I even realize they're gone.  And NOW, it's June. Half the year is behind us.  Life can make time feel different.  I can only assume it will get even quicker from here on out.

 

Like most summers during our kids' younger years, spending time at Pap and Nana's is still one of their favorite things to do! I can certainly see why - there's always something fun going on. Whether it's riding around on big toys, going to the lake, entertaining the younger cousins, or just enjoying time together, Pap and Nana always make it a place where everyone wants to be!!!

Our big kid reunion and graduation festivities celebrating all the college grads in our pack! While not everyone is pictured, this group has been together since their Cradle Roll days at church. It's hard to believe they're all grown up and heading off in different directions. We're so proud of each of them and excited to see what lies ahead!

Speaking of college graduates, we finally got Isaac back home...woohoo! I'm not sure he shares quite the same level of excitement, but he knows it's only temporary and seems happy to be back.

Before moving out of Richmond, he sold most of his belongings to lighten the load. He also enjoyed a trip to Myrtle Beach with McKayla's family, Karson got to spend a day visiting with him, and we got to hang out with him in Lexington when the SWHS girls softball team made their historic 45-0 run  to the state finals and won the championship game!

 

Matt and I celebrated #27 at Salento's Italian, a new restaurant in Bowling Green because we simply don't have enough dining options to choose from.  It was wonderful!  The staff had signed a card for us, and treated us to a dessert even though we spared NO expense on the meal. We ordered salads, an appetizer, drinks, meals, of course, separate desserts.  I had the traditional tiramisu and Matt got our waitresses favorite called Budino which was FABULOUS! Afterwards, we went to the Mint and won some dough.  It didn't quite pay for the meal but came close!

Matt and Miles have been enjoying some golf this summer. They played in the Member/Member tournament earlier this month at Franklin and won their flight. Miles doesn’t get to play as much as he did in high school, but I’m thankful they had successful rounds together and got to enjoy the sport they both LOVE.

Matt was also able to join a quick golf trip with our friend Brad and play some courses in Alabama for a couple of days. He’s competed in the Club Championship at FCC and had a heartbreaker yesterday, losing on the 18th hole. He still has plans to play in the Member/Guest at Indian Hills CC and the Member/Guest at FCC-golf is his thing and his way to recharge during the summer.

 

We celebrated Ben's birthday on the 15th at Longhorn.  We definitely take up lots of space with a fun crew!

SKYPAC recently took over the summer Concerts in the Park series, which happens right in our front yard at Circus Square Park. I love that our community has the option to come out and enjoy something completely free and open to everyone.  There’s something special about seeing folks spread out on blankets and lawn chairs, kids AND adults dancing, and everyone enjoying live music together. It’s one of those fun community traditions that makes Bowling Green a special place to live.

If you’re lucky, you might catch me on stage announcing. I don’t really have a fear of public speaking because I rehearse everything ahead of time… but somehow it all falls out of my brain the second I start speaking into the mic, and I go off-book pretty quick. Oof.  At least my friends told me I did a great job last night and I didn't fall off the stage, so I’ll take that as a win!

Our vacation starts tomorrow, and I am ready for a weeklong break with the family!