{22.JUNE}

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 June - what a month! We enjoyed the best of outdoor time, hours of sunlight (literally we were getting 18 hrs!!), water fights with neighbors, family hammock time, sprucing up our outdoor spaces, time with our small group, and lots of picnics with friends. 
Ministry took place outside and around the estate. Time in the garden every Tuesday afternoon brought around some great conversations with neighbors! And our new small group rhythm brought around  good times of eating with open doors and worship settings to invite others to. 
As always - take a look back at our month ..... 



lots of our lunch times were spent picnicking in all sorts of different green spaces

the garden looking clean and tidy, thanks to the help of neighbors

weeding during the afternoon brings us all so much peace,
just to be outdoors 

Father's day was spent out in one of our favorite reserves - Cod Beck 
We took a small BBQ and enjoyed a day away 

Happy Father's Day!

this time we found a spot with a swing over the creek, 
making hours of entertainment! 

One of our Sabbath's was spent at this awesome Abbey 

part of school - Tadpole observations

always finding something to sew, even in nature

FOUND! tiny tadpoles going thru their stages 

we LOVE this place! 

making a covered wagon to go along with our Little House unit study 

I spent a good portion of June studying for my theory driving test 
And I PASSED!! 

We learned the art of making fresh elderflower cordial! 
A British favorite 

N's surprise party!!! 
She had no idea! It was a great night with loads of friends 

this is how we spent her actual bday - getting muddy and playing on the mud hill! 
Her request ....

It was a peaceful and fun afternoon 

and of course she asked to take a picnic :) 

bday present #1 - another unicorn friend 

we were blessed to enjoy an afternoon with another GEM family!!
We took them thru Ropner Park and were thankful for sunshine and good weather.

We learned about Egyptians and these kids took to playdoh
to make mummies, sarcophagus', and tombs.   

Over term break, this kid read over 800 pages!!! 

Fun friends we find at and around the garden 

Another Sabbath well spent - playing and reading in the woods

only put the book down for a few, but spent most of the time reading! 

a family favorite .... 

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