Anna Grows

Enjoying seafood on the Chesapeake Bay Sunday was Father's Day, which meant a day of letting Dad decide what he wanted to do.  For Joe, this meant the following: Sleeping in until 9 Reading the Sunday newspaper in a leisurely manner while drinking coffee Spontaneously deciding around 11 AM to explore the Virginia side of the Chesapeake A chicken dinner Anna and Theresa rode in the car for a few hours before begging to be let out.  We did find a delicious seafood restaurant  and treated Dad to a father's day lunch.  After driving around for a few more hours, we made it home, where Dad was showered with loving gifts - things like a pizza stone and a new coffee cup (we know what is important to Dad).  Anna made a "Dad manual" book at school.  Included in her descriptions were the following: 3 words to describe my dad:  awesome, funny, crazy (even though he says he's not) To keep my dad happy:  I tease him If he does get sad, just:  ask something and

Last day of school The end of school finally came for Anna on June 16.  She is officially a rising 4th grader!  The last couple of weeks were full of end of year activities and parties. The first end was the final soccer game of the season.  The weather was lovely, but the competition was stiff and the White Hawks ended the season with a 5-3 loss.  Anna was a bit disappointed that the end of season  pool party was replaced with a cupcake party after the game.  It was an interesting season and Anna is looking forward to returning to Coach Tom and Coach Dad's team in the fall. White Hawks Soccer Team The soccer game was immediately followed by the end of year girl scout camp out at a local park.  This was the first camp out for Anna's troop.  The troop is probably 50-50 in terms of those interested in camping versus those that prefer a Marriott.  The girls had a picnic first, complete with smore making, before heading over to the campsite.  Six families stayed for the