Beautiful, clean and refreshing Vermont water! kids spent all day swimming, skipping rocks in the lake while Andrew and I lounged under a cool shade watching them playing. A perfect summer day.

We decided to take a last minute road trip for change of scenery. There weren’t much options to stay in Manchester so we booked a place in Stratton, VT. It was very quiet, with everything closed except for 1 restaurant in the entire village. 

The place we stayed would’ve been a good option during ski season, but we made the best of it and spent a lot of time playing board games and watching movies. It felt nice and cozy to have everyone contained in a small space where I could see and talk to everyone. Whereas at home, we all tent to be spread out.

So I convinced my family I was fine and that I’m feeling cabin fever from staying in bed for 2 weeks, so they took me out for a drive and nice picnic by the Hudson River. Even though my belly was still swollen and was a bit painful to wear pants, I felt like a normal human again to be out of the house. 

Chloe has been by my side, helping me getting up and down, getting me water and food, and even reading to me. What an angel…

We also spent time watching girly chick flicks like Breakfast At Tiffiany’s (which turned out to be not so appropriate btw ;P) and Clueless and enjoyed some quality girls only time. How did I get so lucky… 

We celebrated my dad’s birthday with a lobster feast. Happy birthday to a loving Dad/Grandfather who loves God and loves his family, a faithful follower of Christ and a devoted husband. Love you Dad!

Lesson continues even @96 ? weather…

We’ve been so lucky to have many gracious friends who let us use their pools to cool off this summer. We literally have been going to different friend’s pools at least once a week. Thank you!!

Our turn to host a Basketball Camp today. They also played badminton and football.

My version of an Italian Sub. 

We’re having special guests this evening and I made, watermelon feta salad, Mexican street corns, guacamole, lobster rolls, and for dessert, peach cobbler.

We played Basketball, golf, tried skateboard tricks and ended the night with badminton game. Thank you Noel family for coming over to play with us! We are so grateful for your ministry!