The Chappell Family : Summer 2015

We had such a great summer. Evan "graduated" from preschool, we played outside, went to the "beach" a couple of times, went to the zoo and just had a grand time playing around.

In May, Rick turned 30! We went out for dinner and had cake and ice cream. The boys went to Five Below and picked out some super hero toys that they ended up confiscating as soon as Rick opened the gifts. The boys also went on a fathers and sons campout with Rick. They had a blast, setting off rockets and the big fire was a huge hit. The boys always ask to go camping now, which can be a little annoying but they're happy with setting the tent up in the living room downstairs.

Rick had the whole month of June off, really, since his classes didn't start until the end of the month. My parents visited in June as well, and we had such a great time seeing them.

July was a little long and it took a while to adjust to Rick's new schedule for his classes. He was gone for quite a bit during the day, but he also had Fridays off, which was really nice for us to do stuff as a family. Rick and I even had the chance to go to the Columbus temple for a session, which is so rare for us but now that the kids are getting a little bit bigger it's easier. We went to the Columbus zoo for the fourth of July weekend. It was packed, but so much fun.

August was crazy. We went to the Indianapolis temple open house, which was so much fun. The boys talk about the "temple" all the time now. I also turned 30, which was a little weird, I have to admit. I'm still in denial that I am actually 30. Evan started school in the middle of the month, which seems so early. He loves school and his teacher, but he has a hard time with sleeping at night, still trying to adjust to the schedule.

I've been trying to get a playgroup started/going with church. Sometimes I forget though, especially during our crazy, busy weeks.

Our ward just had the primary presentation yesterday, so I am really glad that it's over because there is a lot less on my plate now. The kids did great, Rick played the piano well, and I am so glad it's over. It's always a great experience to work with the kids in church and I am grateful for my calling to work with them.

I've also started working out first thing in the morning, on most days. I've had a hard time sleeping lately, so I am having a hard time waking up at 4:30. I love working out. The boot camp is such a great work out and I love working out with other women.