Getting Dramatic

Seamus was so excited this year, because as an entering third-grader, he was able to participate in Sacred Heart’s summer drama camps.

The students are assigned their parts, and then they must learn lines, create costumes, build scenery, and rehearse their show all in one week!  On the last day of camp, the families are all invited to the performance.

The first week, the drama camp put on Robin Hood.  Seamus was one of the merry men!

The second week of drama camp was A Christmas Carol.  Seamus played a town boy…

Young Ebenezer…

And Tiny Tim!  He was soooo excited about this role, mainly because it involved carrying a crutch ;-)

He had a ball and the kids did an amazing job!  Here’s Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge dancing during the finale!

Great job to all the young actors!

Saying Goodbye

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Uncle Charles.

I was blessed to not only have him be a big part of my life, but a big part of my children’s lives as well. 

We are finding comfort in our wonderful memories…and we keep praying for my aunt, my cousins, and everyone who loved him.

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, put me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” -A.A. Milne

Rest in peace, Uncle Charles.  8-2-13

Dylan’s Ride

The Camenga Racing team was proud to be  a part of the second annual “Dylan’s Ride for Dwarfism Awareness!”  Hosted by the Sikes family of our local LPA chapter in honor of their son Dylan, it’s a day filled with fun, friends, and awesome local businesses all coming together for dwarfism awareness.

The Camenga Racing show car was on site for the fun!

Waiting for the bikes to roll in…

Here they come!!

Time to eat…awesome lunch provided by LT’s Grill!

Handing out dwarfism awareness information to the crowd.

Helpers!

Bye by bikes!  Thanks for everything!

Wrapping up the day with good friends and fro-yo!

Thanks Sikes family for another awesome event!

Myrtle Beach 2013

After our Washington, DC adventures, it was time to head to the beach!

We first stopped in North Carolina for two nights to visit with Uncle Jerry and Kathy.  We celebrated Seamus’ 8th birthday while we were there!  We hit the pool, made a special trip to Toys R Us, and had a birthday dinner in the condo.

I can’t believe my boy is 8!  Where does the time go???

After two fun nights in NC, it was time to head to Myrtle Beach!

We wasted no time in heading right down to the sand!

Although I think these three were a little more excited about the cable TV in the condo!

Balloon creations at Margaritaville

Seamus and Grace couldn’t wait to try to bungee trampoline at Broadway at the Beach!

And when Liam saw it, he said “I want to do that to!”  So up he went!

They all loved it!!

One of our favorite night time activities is the Pirates Voyage dinner show!  So much fun!

Being on vacation means…cheese balls!  And lots of them!

We enjoyed lots more time in the sand and surf

And Seamus got another birthday celebration when we went to dinner with aunts, uncles and cousins!

Devon got selected to be a part of a clown’s sideshow – complete with fairy wings, tutu and tiara!  Liam came running up to me and said, “ Daddy is so pretty!  I think he is a princess!”

We had such a great time as we always do, building sandcastles, boogie-boarding, enjoying the pool and hanging out with family.

We were sad to see our vacation come to an end, but grateful for the wonderful memories!