One of the many great things about being back in the Carolinas is we're only a short drive to the mountains! While we loved escaping Texas for Boone each summer for several weeks its even nicer to be only a few hours away from a whole different world! We've visited Echota twice so far this summer and enjoyed every minute of it. The pool, the cool air, the parks, the community, the cute mountain towns. Here are a few pictures we've taken on our last trip up the hill!
Practicing for Kindergarten!
So a few nights ago Brett let me in on the fact that he has a co-worker who's wife packs his lunch for work everyday. And she puts a "motivational note" in the bag too. Seriously?!? I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time!
Yet, I know a challenge when I hear it. And anyone who knows me well knows that one of my favorite past times is making fun of my husband. I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity!
So here is what Brett took to work the next day. Somehow I forgot to take a picture of the "motivational note" that said "You're smart. You're kind. And people like you." (remember Stuart Smalley from Saturday Night Live?) Conveniently Brett had meetings with the entire call center staff this day. Showing everyone the lunch sack and the motivational note was the perfect ice breaker. I swear, sometimes he just makes it so easy to pick on him! (and perhaps i included a juice box in the lunch sack too...)
Swim team season #1 is complete!
The month of June was busy, busy, busy with daily swim practice and 4 swim meets against other Guppy swimmers from nearby communities. It was a super fun experience for everyone! Kate loved everything about being on swim team - her team mates, her coaches, the helpers (teenage girls who were happy to dote on the younger kids!) and of course the swimming. We couldn't be more proud of her! She's come a long way in a few weeks. And had fun doing it!
And finally... Brett took Kate horseback riding for the first time Saturday afternoon. He said she acted like a big girl, was respectful to the horses and the people working with them and rode like a pro! He was so proud of her she got an ice cream treat afterwords!
