Truck for Sale

After 4 years of fun, Wesley has decided to sell his "Dream Car." The reasons are all his but I support his decision. I can't wait to see what he ends up with this time!

Jackson and Philip

At work with Daddy 

Bored!

Skate park with a scooter and tricycle! 

Bender Boys

Wesley, Joel and Jack met up today in Chattanooga for a Bender Boy catch up lunch. It had been awhile since they had been together so Jack organized a lunch for them. Wesley was able to share about his trip to New Zealand and Joel caught them up on his new job. I am sure Jack shared UT and houseboat stories too. 

I am so glad Wesley has a wonderful relationship with his dad and brother!

Ms. Patricia

It was time for our next get together with Ms. Patricia, and we learned that with Jackson being in school, it was going to be difficult for all three kids to see her. Thankfully, she was willing to come over to the house for lunch. She stayed until Jackson got off the bus so she could see him, Elizabeth and Philip.  We had a great visit.

Attempting a funny group shot. 

Patricia picked up this little dress for Elizabeth. So cute!

New Library

Philip & I visited the library that opened in town today. It was so nice! The building is beautiful ; the books are all new; and the technology is incredible.  Though it is not the closest library to our home, I believe it is where we will be visiting from now on!

There were face painters at the library as part of the grand opening celebration

Philip chose the fish

New Laptops!

New Tablets!

And New Books!

New Zealand

Wesley was asked to speak on youth development on behalf of the YMCA of the USA in New Zealand. He traveled for 10 days throughout the country.

First Stop: Auckland

Youth Hostel

Coffee shop down from the hostel
Favorite order: Flat White

Famous Crater

Auckland Sky Tower

View from the top
Auckland Harbor

Another Flat White

Director of Sailing Camp

Wellington:

Nature walk in downtown Wellington

In addition to Flat Whites, he was introduced to "Fish and Chips"

YMCA resident camp outside of Wellington

Field of the YMCA in Wanganui

Overlooking the canal in Wanganui

On the way up the mountain to go snowboarding in Wanganui

Going up the lift
One of the mountains used in the filming of Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings

More "Fish and Chips" 

Coming back down the mountain

Host family in Wanganui

Secret Underground Tunnel in Wanganui

YMCA staff at YMCA of Wanganui

Final Fish and Chips
"The best ever, but I was starving!"

Yikes!
This is the plane that took him from Wanganui to Auckland

Philip starts back to school

Today was Philip's first day in the 3s class at preschool. He is once again in Mrs. Barbara's class with many of his buddies from last year. 

All smiles!!