Summer Fun

We are enjoying our summer! I have been teaching a musical theater camp in the mornings for the past couple weeks at the Helena ampitheather under a big circus tent. Most days it has been really nice...the breeze blows, the water flows by, the trains occasionally run and the kids are sweet. A few days have been incredibly hot and humid and the occasional thunderstorm has sent us scrambling. We wrap this weekend with our showcase and although I enjoy it, I will be happy to be finished. :)

Matthew spent much of last week with Memaw and Papa - he says he enjoyed playing with the puppies and watching the baby birds learn how to fly! He began swim lessons this week at Samford again. They swim 45 minutes a day and he is worn out by the time it is over. :) He is also taking violin lessons - he has had one lesson so far. I think he was disappointed to not be playing away after his first 15 minute lesson, but we'll keep at it!

Last weekend, we braved the weather to head to the Alex City Jazz Fest with Uncle Buddy and Aunts "Reesy" and Esther. We really enjoyed the music, especially Amanda Shaw's fiddle! She was great! I had hoped MVP would take notice, but he was awfully busy dancing with anyone and everyone who would stop...

On Saturday, we took Matthew to the water park in Auburn. I think that Matthew is turning into a thrill seeker...he has no fear and wants to go on rides that are significantly beyond his ability level. He certainly has not always been like this, but when we were at Six Flags, he loved the roller coasters and Saturday was begging for the HUGE water slides. Very unlike him....hmmm. Anyway, we had a great time hanging out with Buddy and Teresa and Auntie Esther for the weekend and Matthew told me the other day he wants us to "put a basketball pad in our backyard like Buddy and Reesy have." I told him to go look - he has one. :) He says it isn't the same.

It is Vacation Bible School at First Pres this week - Matthew is a "Funky Monkey" - he has been super excited about that. Andy and I are attending an environmental class "Can I Get Lunch on a Carbon Credit?" Interesting Stuff...

Next week continues swim lessons for us and then we plan to visit Granny Garrett and Cindy in Manchester. We love you all and hope you are well and happy!

Cherith, Andy & Matthew