Well that all dreaded end to summer has finally rolled around, especially dreaded for the Le Bel family because it means Dad is going to Iraq. But we have enjoyed our summer to the fullest. We were able to attend our annual family campout! It was great and so much fun. The weather was a bit chilly but we still managed to swim in the river, hike, toast marshmellows, play in the dirt, jumprope, EAT and EAT and EAT, visit two seperate lakes we have never been to, and enjoy the company of our great family.We also spent many lazy afternoons curled up on the couch (yes all six of us on one couch) watching movies and some of our favorite tv shows together. We remodeled mine and Robert's bedroom and made it a beautiful retreat and restful place for me to spend time while he is away. This was a much needed project, it was a sad pathetic space before. I am sure this will help raise my spirits while Robert is gone. He also managed to finish my "office" space. Which I will brag is also beautiful. The yard is also clean and neat and life seems to be in order for the moment.
Because of the delay in Robert's deployment we were also able to have Cody's baptism. He was so happy that we didn't have to put it off and Daddy was here to baptize him. It was great day and we did it at the Skinner's pool. We had our closest family and friends there. It was such a blessing that we are so thankful for and we are so proud of our Cody.
We also reached anothergoal in our home. All four of our boys are now full time students.....So strange to have Carson start kindergarten this year. Tuesday was his first official day and here at Jewett they do full day kindergarten so he goes the same hours as his brothers. He jumped off the school bus today and looked and me and said, "School is AWESOME!!!" He is too stinking cute for his own good. All four of the boys love their new teachers (so far) and are doing well. It is weird to have a totally empty house all day. I am hoping it will help to keep it cleaner :)So the next step is saying good bye to Dad on Saturday the 12th. He will head out to Mississippi and then on to Iraq at some undisclosed date. We are hoping that between school, flag football, karate, baseball, and the holidays and family activities thrown in there that the time will fly by. We are proud of him for his service to our country. The boys can't wait to start their activities and I really I can't either. Time will fly by. Please keep Robert and our family in your prayers as we embrace this adventure. I will be posting some more pictures soon, just needed a break from work today so wanted to get this post done. Have a great Fall!!!
