Summer Begins!

 Hello Friends!
For our family, the Summer usually begins with the big girls's birthdays.  Aaliyah's birthday is June 18th and Cassidy's birthday is June 17th.  We always aim to take a long break (3 or 4 weeks) from school and just focus on the family having a great time, beginning on the 17th.  This year, Summer sort of began on a down not for us, in that we took the cousins back to Oklahoma on the 10th of  June. 

We only were able to stay for a few hours and spend time with them at their home before we had to head back. We were able to see a little bit of my family before we had to head back.

Aaliyah and her new bunny, "Grace".

Cassidy

Rayanna

Aaliyah

Berry picking fun!

I truly enjoyed introducing my great Aunt Joyce to our Rayanna for the first time.  The last time she saw us, I was expecting Rayanna.  Aunt Joyce can be quite a character...but so can Rayanna!  My Aunt would say something, and Rayanna would look at me like - "is she for real!?!".

Once we landed back home, we rested for a couple of days and enjoyed the peace and quiet; then the festivities began!  Family only birthday parties, cooking classes, a district 4-H competition, Swimming and cookouts with friends, berry picking, etc.

Cooking Class

One thing I am especially proud to share is that the girls are beginning formal music lessons!!! I teach them piano because I have been playing for years; but I do not have a music degree; nor do I know how to play ukelele or clarinet.  I am excited about watching the girls's musical skills improve.

First Clarinet Lesson

How has your Summer been thus far?
What marks the beginning of Summer for your family?
Share with me in the comment section; or shoot me an email @tinylabeckles@yahoo.com.

Until Next Time,