In Touch With The Bolens: August 2009

Wow I am more behind than ever. A lot has happened since my last entry so I will try to keep things brief. Here is the run down.

As I post this, I am already behind about a month.

We saw Dad and Beverly over spring break. It was a fast visit. We didn't want to be too much for him. Beverly took us to the Elloree Trials. The kids really enjoy the horses and tailgating.

On our way home we stopped at the indoor water park/hotel in Severville, Tn. What a great time. Our last day there was Drew's Birthday. We were able to hit the Nascar Speed Park before we left town.

After our visit Dad got very very sick. He was in the hospital, we were all so worried about him. He is doing much better now. He is a real fighter. I know the prayers have been working.

Monica and I managed to run a 5k. She beat me by 3min. She came in 2nd place for the girls. She was so shocked and I was so proud of her. She won two movie tickets.

We had Drew's fifth birthday that afternoon. We had some friends from school and his cousins Micah and McClaine meet us at the fire station for a little party. I was able to make his cake the night before. It was fun to make and the kids loved it.

Monica has had a successful soccer season with at least 5 goals.

Drew has managed to kick the ball a few times.

Natalie is still playing soccer, she will play soccer at school again this year. Then she will be cheering during basketball season. It will be a busy fall with soccer and cheer. She is also still taking Fiddle lessons and a little gymnastics to help with cheer.

Drew graduated from pre-k.

At the end of the year the class had a train ride to Nashville and a sleep over at the school. He has so much fun.

Monica got her braces removed. She is so happy.

We celebrated Mike's 40th birthday.

Drew is loving golf. Mike is so excited and offers take him often.

Drew and our Neigbor, Cade"Drew's Golf Partner"

We also were able to get away for a couple of days for our 15 yr anniversary. We went to Louisville, Ky to the Abbey Road on the River tour. It was way too much fun. We also went to Churchill Downs for the day. Thanks to Grammy And Aunt Susie for keeping the kiddos.

Drew learned to ride his Bike. He was determined not to ride his sisters old pink bike. Then, he finally realized he would never ride his big boy bike until he mastered this bike.

Monica had her dance recital. She tried Hip Hop this year. She had a lot of fun. I think it is out of her system now. She wants to go back to ballet.

We made it back to the Wilderness Hotel and Water Park. Ginny flew to Nashville and we met Dad, Beverly, Beverly's kids and grandkids. We all went to Dollywood and spent a day at the water park. We are so thankful that dad is feeling better. It was a great time.