It was a busy summer....that went quickly. Since school starts the third week of August, our summer is pretty much declared over despite what the official calendar says....most of you can probably relate.
Not long after school let out, we went on our annual vacation with my parents to Williamsburg. We did our normal visits to Water Country, Busch Gardens, and the beach. Here are some pictures.
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| Traditional Funnel Cake at Water Country |
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| Beach Picture |
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| Beach Picture |
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| Andrew learned to fire 2 muskets at Colonial Williamsburg...a pretty good shot |
Madi had a good summer. She was busy with her internship at the Gettysburg Times. She learned alot and had many articles published in the paper. On weekends between family trips, she spent time in DC.
Andrew had a good summer as well. After vacation he had the opportunity to attend a National Security Seminar in DC, hosted by the University of MD and George Mason University. It was a great experience where he got to visit the Capital Hill, State Department, FBI, and Pentagon and interact with national security folks.
He started a job at Kennie's....a local food market....
He also ran a 4th of July race in Waynesboro. He ran well and finished 3rd overall, first high schooler.
Madi took Andrew to Philly for his birthday. They saw some sights and had cheesesteaks. Good sibling time. He wanted to see the Rocky statue. He also did the run up the stairs :)
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| Ran on the Chessie Trail in the morning |
Andrew has a good schedule and is looking forward to a good Senior semester and good Senior cross country season. He attended media day with his coach and teammate. Here is a link to a preseason article.....https://centralparunner.com/2019/07/16/2019-yaiaa-boys-xc-individual-preview/
Abby was busy this summer as well. In addition to making slime all summer, she participated in a summer swim season at the Y. She continued to improve at her meets. She became a better diver as well. Tough to get pictures...here are 2 videos.
In between swimming for the team and swimming at the pool, we were able to run a few of the Ausherman 1 mile runs.....followed by ice cream of course.
The family took a trip to DC while I was doing my 2 weeks of military duty in SC. They went to one of her favorite places....
Abby attended Good News Camp with my Mom, as she has the past few years. She always enjoys the camp atmosphere.....here is her tubing in the stream
Madi took Abby to Hersehypark for a day. They had a blast.
Madi and Rebekah headed to Dallas for the Mary Kay Seminar. They enjoy their time together there...always to good event and time to celebrate the year.
Madi heads back for her 3rd year of college. She is sitting as a second semester Jr. She will be editor of the paper this semester and has a fellowship in DC scheduled in the Spring. She is ready to go back and is looking forward to a good semester.
Andrew has a good senior schedule and is looking forward to a successful cross country season and senior year.
Abby is starting 4th grade. Looking forward to school and maybe starting an instrument along with starting the fall/winter swimming season again at the Y.
Hope your summer was great and that you are looking forward to a great fall. Until next time....
