Summer 2024

 Happy end of summer.  We had a busy summer that went quickly.

Abby had a good summer.  She spent some time at the pool, working out, and being outside. She was highly involved in her preparation for HS Field Hockey as a rising freshman.  She attended regular practices and attended a resident field hockey camp at Messiah College.

Madi and Abby had a sister's weekend in DC.  Abby went to stay with Madi in DC....one of the unique things about the 11 year age difference....we are appreciative of that and they had a good time.

Andrew headed to Fort Sill, OK the first week of June.  He drove out and got settled living in the base hotel housing.  He has been really busy navigating a challenging Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) for newly commission 2LT officers in the Field Artillery Branch.  He has been able to explore the area and visit Oklahoma City and Dallas, TX.  He will complete his course beginning of November and head to his first assignment - this will either. be at Fort Stewart, GA ( his original assingment ) or spending a year as a Platoon Leader at Fort Sill for a year.  (pretty limited pics....I've been begging for more :) )

Madi and Clark were able travel this summer as well as train for athletic events.  They traveled to Spain and Ireland.  

Madi and Clark also spent much of the summer training for athletic events.  They both completed in an Olympic Triathalon early summer and Clark is training for a full Ironman Triathalon in a few weeks (Late September).  Madi is also running a half marathon in September.

Madi also started graduate classes in Film at American University where she works.

We were able to go to Myrtle Beach, our favorite place, in July.  We were able to stay in nice places and enjoyed out time at the beach and the attractions there.

I completed my final orders this summer at the end of the summer.  My time was up after 2 extensions and retired from the military after 33+ years.  It was a wild ride.  I was able to have my retirement ceremony at the Pentagon with my boss presiding and family and friends in attendance.  I was humbled and appreciated of the opportunity and it was a great event for all of us.

Abby started 9th grade.  We took our annual first day of school....high school!...pic.

This fall will continue to be busy.  Abby is off to a good start with high school.  Abby will play HS field hockey and then head into HS swim team.  Here is a pic from one of the early game promos from the school with her friend on her back :)

I headed back to school.  Things are going pretty well to start.  I am seeking other opporunities.  We will see what happens.  Rebekah continues to work her MK business.

Hope your summer was great and you are looking forward to Fall as well.