June 2012

June has been a little chaotic for the Sharpless Family.  As you can see the girls and I have traveled to visit family during our transition.  We began at Scott's parents in Orange Beach, AL.  There is NOTHING like time at the beach.  This was the perfect way to start our summer.  We were able to relax and prepare for the rest of our transition.   We then headed to my mom's in South Carolina.  We love it there!  This is a place of renewal for me, so we enjoyed every minute.  Unfortunately, S. was back in Nashville living in temporary housing (a hotel by the airport) and working.  The girls and I continued our journey with a few days with Scott, before heading to "Camp Klendworth" (my sisters).    Here we started this leg with an overnight trip to Chicago.  We packed in as much fun as possible in 24 hours.   It is funny, the girls LOVED the city, just as much as they LOVED the country.  I left the girls for a week of fun with Aunt Mis, Uncle Darin, Reed, Cole and Ki.   They didn't disappoint!   They had a fantastic time.   Scott and I closed on our home and began unpacking!  I am not going to lie, I LOVE to organize so the first three days for me were kinda fun......by day 4 I realized we have WAY to much stuff, and began to feel a little overwhelmed.    After much cleaning out, donating and unpacking we are 3/4 of the way finished.    There are still a few boxes and not everything has a home yet, but we made tons of progress in 10 days!   


I have spent 3 days this past week in Professional Development training and am looking forward to my new job beginning in 2 weeks.    Soon we will be back in the swing of a schedule.   I am thankful that we are back together as a family, I realize now that it has been a long 10 months of managing.  I am thankful for a husband that appreciates my need for closure and allowed me the time needed to finish our school year in AR.   I know it hasn't been easy on him being home part time and trying to manage building our house, and starting a new role with his company.   "Anything is possible through God."   


I want to thank each and every person that has prayed or continues to pray for us.   Our families have been more than supportive and encouraging during this time.  We honestly couldn't have done this with out them.   Thank you for loving us through this crazy time!    


So......now that beds are set up, y'all have a formal invitation to visit!    

Helping Uncle Darin

After returning back to the Klendworth's, the girls helped Uncle Darin wash his truck!  This activity ended in them running through the spraying water.  As you can tell they LOVED it!  

Wow!!!

This was a day of created memories!

American Girl Store

We had so much fun making the trip to the American Girl store in Chicago.  We had a full day planned.  We looked at all the items we had seen on line, the dolls had hair appointments, and ear piercing.  We also had reservations for lunch.  There are marketing geniuses behind this organization!   What a fun experience!  

Playing

Mia loves to play with my old toys at Nanny's.   She spent lots of time playing with this doll house, while Ansley and Nanny read American Girl books.   

Swim Lessons

The girls enjoyed a week of swim at Fermata Club.  They LOVE to swim and I was thrilled with the instruction.  They got to practice all they learned at Aunt Missie's pool.   I am pretty certain they have grown gills this summer!  

Nanny

So thankful to spend time with Nanny!  We love and miss you.  Thank you for opening your heart and home to our chaos!   

Hopeland Gardens

This was a nature playground for the girls who aspire to climb trees!   There were many live oaks.  We enjoyed the afternoon with a picnic lunch, feeding ducks, and exploring the gardens.   I love this place!

Swimming, Swimming, and Swimming

We spent lots of time at the pool while at Nanny's.   It was the perfect for an afternoon of fun!

Girls!

These girls loved spending girl time with Lexi.  She is growing up so fast, and is such a sweet girl.   I am so thankful that our girls have such great role models. 

Bible School

Second stop....Aiken, SC to visit Nanny.   The first week the girls attended Bible School at St. John's United Methodist.   They loved it and continue to sing and practice what they learned during this week.  "All things are possible through God."   I am so thankful that our girls love learning about Jesus and have loving hearts to serve Him.