Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

Summer is flying by!  June and July has just been packed with so many things happening in our family.  Shortly before the end of the school year, my Dad, who has been teaching for 43 years, decided to retire – much to the chagrin of those kids in his school waiting to get to 5^th grade so they could have Mr. Alvaro as a teacher.  To say that I am proud of my Dad is a gross understatement.  He dedicated his life to teaching, not just because it was a job, but because he loved the kids.  I cannot tell you how many times we have been out and about in Michigan or even other states, when someone has yelled “Mr. Alvaro!” from afar.  Even the teacher in the classroom next door was a former student!  His students absolutely loved him because he not only taught, but he invested in their lives.  We are not sure what he’s going to do next, but we are very proud of him!

 Cake!

Sharing the iPad

Saying thank you

My Dad and one of his former students, who now teaches next door to my Dad!

Then, a few weekends ago, we traveled to Caseville, MI, for a family vacation.  We went last year, and the kids have not stopped asking when we were going back!  A couple from my parents’ small group has a cabin there, and they were gracious enough to open it up for us again.  Emma and Ethan spent most of their time at the beach building sandcastles and playing in the water – I don’t think they have ever slept so well!  It was a great time of relaxation and it was great to be able to spend so much time together.  

 Lounging in the sun

 

Sandcastles!

 

Fun in the sand!

Siblings

Hanging out with Daddy!

Summer Loving!

 All tuckered out

This summer has been packed with so many wonderful events and trips, and we are not even half-way done!  We hope you are enjoying your summer as much as we are!