Summer Projects

We've managed to sneak in a few Summer Projects. The pictures show some of our projects. We've also tie dyed a bit, for which my nails are still stained! I can't believe I forgot to put on gloves!

Eighteen years ago when I graduated from high school (yikes--has it been that long?), my mom bought me a simple little sewing machine. Who knew it would be so fun and reliable. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done. Ashley enjoys sewing and I think Alyssa has now got the bug, too. Since she sleeps on the top bunk we designed this bed side bag to hold her "stuff."

Now, I'm just wondering when I'm going to get around to sewing a cute bag or quilt for myself??? A friend of mind suggested a fabric store in Kerrville that is sooooo inspiring (Creations). It took a lot of will power not to spend a fortune there when Crystal and I visited in June!

Beat the Texas Heat--Camp Indoors!

The kids really wanted to camp, but it is scorching hot right now, so what's a mom to do? Camp indoors of course! Yes, the tent stretched from wall to wall. It is a very big tent! The kids had a blast and the adults survived without a family room for three days. They loved setting up camp, playing board games, and using their imaginations.

Foster Pets

Lately we've started working with Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions. We foster pets that are waiting to be adopted. It's been a good experience. The dogs that we've had have been awesome! The kittens were cute. It can be a little hard saying good-bye especially after caring for them for weeks, but it's a good feeling to know we've helped in some small way. As an added bonus, our dog Meka has enjoyed the company.

Everyone has had their favorite. Jake was my favorite. I really wanted to adopt him!

Happy 4th of July from the Bohmans!

Our friends, the McClellands, invited us out to the Comfort parade for the 4th of July this year. We had a great time! For years I've been told about this parade, but somehow never got around to it. Feels good to say, we finally went!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

June 2009

June was mostly about Swim Team and visiting with cousin Savannah, but we managed to sneak in trips to Six Flags (3 or 4 times), the Witte museum, movies, the skating rink, Guadalupe State Park (highly recommend for day use), Blanco State Park (don't recommend during the drought), downtown touristy stuff, a ton of backyard swimming and even a trip to Great Wolfe Lodge with Ashley's Girl Scout Troop.

Swim Team started for Arianna at 7:45am, then Alyssa's group would start, and Ashley's would finally end around 10:30-10:45am. Needless to say, we did not sleep in during the month of June. This was Arianna's first year and she swam freestyle and backstroke. Alyssa is our backstroke queen, but does a beautiful butterfly. Ashley still loves to do breaststroke.

My Talented Family

I'm constantly amazed at how each person shines in their own unique way and our children are no different. Whether it be academic, music, art, athletics, whatever it is, I'm so pleased to see my children try new things and develop their own talents.

There is one talent our whole family shares; we are really good at rolling/sliding down hills! The story goes, when I was dating Steve another guy was trying to win me over. He asked me, "What does this guy Steve have that I don't have?" I didn't know what to say exactly and I replied, "He rolls down hills!" So this other guys says, "I can roll down hills..." Sorry, it has to be spontaneous. As you can see, our kids are all good at going down hills. It's a family thing.

DJ Bids Farewell to Preschool!

DJ had a great time in preschool this year! He made friends, learned a lot, and enjoyed two days a week away from Mom--or was it Mom that enjoyed that?!?!

DJ took some awesome field trips this year: the San Antonio Zoo, Enchanted Springs, HEB, parks, fire department, Sea World, and more! What a lucky young man. He really enjoyed centers and playing on the playground. Singing was also one of DJ's favorite things about preschool. He felt it was "exercises for my throat, because I talk a lot." Needless to say, his graduation was full of singing and we had no idea he could sing that LOUD!

DJ is excited to start kindergarten and be a Kendall Knight. We are so happy for him.