During our last lunch together as a children's team at Cove (Melanie, Janie, Jennifer and I) at the club house, Claire wanted to take her traditional picture in the rocking chair. This is has become a tradition every time we eat there and then we send the picture to Grammie. After lunch on May 27th, Claire decided to drive one of the golf carts out front. I didn't realize she could reach the pedals until I saw the cart moving forward towards another row of parked carts. I got the mom of the year award by reaching in and hitting the gas pedal instead of the break to make the cart go faster and throw Claire to the floor of the cart and me to the ground. Melanie tried to stop the cart by throwing herself in front of it but it didn't work. The cart came to a screeching halt after it collided with the parked carts. Thank goodness Claire was ok - a little traumatized but no scratches or bruises. Melanie and I had a few scrapes and bruises and all of us have a memory we'll never forget to remember our last "official" lunch together. The event earned the team the praying hands award for May. :)
Claire was silent for a while after attempting to drive a golf cart but was back to her normal happy self when we got to the library. She has finally realized that we don't have to check out the same library books every time. But she does have to check out a few of her favorites - Curious George and Clifford. She's working hard on the library computer.
Claire was silent for a while after attempting to drive a golf cart but was back to her normal happy self when we got to the library. She has finally realized that we don't have to check out the same library books every time. But she does have to check out a few of her favorites - Curious George and Clifford. She's working hard on the library computer.
Since it's been SO HOT this summer, picnics outside wouldn't be enjoyable so Claire and I had a Sonic picnic in the car yesterday. 
June was very busy as I directed Go-n-Grow at Cove Church. It was Claire's first time to participate. Here is a picture of her in the big t-shirt that she loves. (it's not good to take pictures with the sun in her eyes) She had lots of fun and definitely enjoyed the music and motions the best!!
Claire has also been continuing her gymnastics class at the Matrix this summer. She has enjoyed having Riley in class with her. She misses Mr. Kevin teaching her but loves Ms. Pennie too.
We had a great Father's Day at Bridge Street. A yummy lunch at PF Changs and a ride on the carousel. A trip to Bridge Street isn't complete without riding the carousel. :)
Claire also took a few swimming lessons with Daniel at Piedmont pool. Thanks to Melanie we got a few great videos as she cheered her on while I watched from afar. :) She still isn't comfortable with putting her face under the water but she is definitely more comfortable and independent in the pool.
Our family is also on a new journey as we help start 100X Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Cove Church has been our church home for almost ten years. We have been blessed to meet and serve with wonderful people along the way!!! I was the 4th & 5th grade coordinator the past three years and served with three amazing women of God!!! I will definitely miss seeing the kids' sweet smiles every Sunday!!! They are a great group of kids!!! We know God will continue to do amazing things at Cove!!! It'll always have a special place in our heart!!! We are very excited to see what God has planned for 100X Church!!!
