A piece of summer pie

And just like that, June is over.  I am ending this month with a great amount of peace and happiness in my heart, because the huge project that I have been working on since the start of this year and in earnest for the past month is complete, and I think it was a success.  Vacation Bible School can be just one piece of a Christian Educator's job, but this was my first time running the show and it's invigorating to know that I really can do this thing that I say I'm called to do.  Plenty of thoughts in my head about how to do it better in the future, of course, and lots of debriefing and volunteer thank you notes to write.  But so much less pressure now!

First morning of VBS, and by God's grace we were still all smiles at the end

I pray that they will always find strength and confidence and joy in their faith

Despite the fact that my mind and time have been overwhelmingly devoted to VBS all month, we managed to fit in a lot.  Little B went to see his first professional theatrical show with Grampa at the Kennedy Center (Sound of Music, and yes I am jealous that I wasn't included).  Little P turned 4!

Invited a friend over for a birthday play date, which included a silly string fight!

Both boys took a short trip on the Amtrak train, which might just be the highlight of their whole summer so far.  They had a sleepover at Gramma's and Mom-Mom's homes, both of which included trips to the pool.  They visited a Smithsonian museum and an Amish Village.  They helped raise a huge American flag at Ft. McHenry and went strawberry and blueberry picking.

Yes, that is a giant strawberry playground.

 They are devouring Harry Potter books as frequently as Hubby T and I will sit down to read to them and delighting in a newfound favorite show (SuperWhy, thanks for the suggestion Aunt A!).

Sound like enough for one summer?  Time to slow down and eat the massive amount of zucchini that our garden is producing?  No way, there is much more to come.  Watch out July here we come!

Enjoying a few quiet days at home before we're off again!