Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Joy’s Fun Weekend

Our family spent the weekend at the Center for Courageous Kids.  We had so much fun!

Settling into our room                              Joy found her name – another camper was named Joy!

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There was live Jazz music during dinners – Joy had to dance!

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Playing

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Riding a horse!

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Playing instruments                                      Getting her face painted

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On the way home we stopped at Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace.  Joy loved the model house and wanted to play inside!

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Life with Joy

Two things Joy found in my closet – an old watch and a Santa hat!  Two loves for Joy!

Mama is starting to get ready for winter!  Having fun with the box afterward the coat is out!

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Waiting to get some labs done and then French fries (AKA “Cow Pies”) afterwards to make it all better!

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Dancing in the living room while folding laundry

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Playing outside with sister

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Home from the terribly long bus ride!   They had a Gallop A Thon (fund raiser) at school.  Joy was proud of her new shirt!

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Going for a ride on Lizzy’s scooter       

Making cupcakes with Sammi

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Playing outside with Jessi

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Monday, September 08, 2014

Kentucky, Joy’s New Home

Driving from Iowa to Kentucky there was a play ground at one of the rest stops – so fun!2014-08-17 2014-09-07 002 0012014-08-17 2014-09-07 002 008

Pizza at the new house!                                           Playing dress up with sister

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First day of school at Chenoweth Elementary!  Helping sister bring in her walker

Joy is in First Grade this year!

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We ride the bus

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Visiting the doctor for my well child check-up.  Enjoying breakfast!

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Grandma and Grandpa came to visit for Labor Day weekend!

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Playing with sister                                        Discovering a new park!

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Going for a Sunday drive

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