Giddy-Up Let's Go!

Abby finished her second Horse Camp at the beginning of July. This year she was joined by 7 friends from Nativity in a one-week, all-day camp. While it could have been swelteringly hot, Mother Nature granted the campers a week of cool temps. How lucky! Abby rode "Roni" the Pony for the week with her good friend Rehme (same partner as last year!). This year, Abby learned to "post" and did an amazing job at the end of the week Horse Show.

Jilly Bean and the Hot TaMolly

After an excruciatingly long training period (lol), Molly and Jill Buehler completed their first ever triatholon on Sunday, June 14th. It was a day filled with many unforgettable feats (losing one paddle while canoeing), new realizations (Molly has asthma) and overcoming obstacles (trying to remember how to work the gears on the bike borrowed just the night before.) From the close call start to Killer Hill to Lance Armstronging it back to Ft. Ancient, Jilly Bean and the Hot TaMolly prevailed.... and still with smiles on their faces in an almost record-breaking 3 hours 35ish minutes . Here's to the next physical challenge....

Dance Your Day Away

Abby's annual dance recital was a bit later this year. She performed in a record seven numbers on a rainy afternoon. She is now doing ballet, tap and jazz. Ab's favorite type of dance is jazz and her favorite number in the recital was "Best of Both Worlds."

Welcome Brumby!

Since our new family member joined our team on June 7, we have set new records for trips to Pet Smart, hikes in French Park, and visits to the local dog park. We love all these new activities and it's been fun to see Brumby grow and learn to catch frisbees and start chasing birds. He is very much at home and we love him to death.

Slugger Conor

Conor played t-ball/baseball for the second year. This time around, he was lucky enough to share his dad with the team. "Coach Erick" did great and his partner in crime, "Coach Ted" was the perfect match. What fun the "gray sharks" had on the field and during the water balloon throwing post-game festivities.

Abby's First Communion

On May 17, Ab made her First Communion at Nativity Church. How time flies! We enjoyed having both sets of grandparents in town (something that has not happened since Abby's baptism). We had a nice, but cool, picnic up at French Park Picnic Shelter after the Mass. Our out-of-town family and our local "family" helped us to celebrate. Congratulations Abby!