Well, it's been one heck of a summer for the Cochran household! From 5:00 a.m. triathlons to birthdays and state fairs, we've done it all! We've been able to enjoy our first summer here in Lewisburg exploring and taking everything in.
Drew spent a decent portion of the summer life guarding at the county's youth 4-H camp. Kallie and Levi loved getting to spend some quality time at camp with Daddy and the nicest kitchen staff around! (Levi especially loved the treats he got every time Mom and Dad had their backs turned.)
In July, the whole Cochran clan took a week-long trip to Virginia Beach. Even though it rained 90% of the time, we enjoyed the company and being able to get out of town for a while. Kallie got PLENTY of reading time in, and Levi had ample opportunities to be spoiled rotten by Gigi and Pop C!
Drew has been working very hard the past month to train and compete in triathlons all over the state. He's named this summer his "Welcome Home Tour." He plans to finish off the season with the first annual Sherwood triathlon--it's taking place in a state forest very close to Lewisburg. He's considering this the perfect end to a "Welcome Home" season. We're all hoping the triathlon will draw a big group of supporters and competitors, so that we'll be able to look forward to a "welcome home" race at the end of every summer!
This week starts the first full week of school for both Drew and Kallie--which means the first full week back to the babysitter's for Levi. We're not sure who's taking it worse! Drew is at one of the local elementary schools teaching special education, and Kallie is at the high school teaching freshman English, speech, and two theater classes. She's also working closely with a small group of theater students on a one-act musical for a state competition in November, in addition to helping out with the marching band. Drew's really been stepping up to bat helping to occupy and mind Levi! They're turning into quite the duo together!
Levi is now 9 months old and unstoppable. He's figuring out the whole "crawling" thing, and pulling himself up on to anything that will support his chunky little frame. He loves to talk and has never met a stranger! He really does stand alone when it comes to the stereotypical 9-month-old who is afraid of new people. He loves to watch cartoons with his Uncle Dan, and watching the cats run around the house is second best! Walking and running in his stroller around the neighborhood with Mom and Dad in the evenings has also quickly become a favorite pastime (for everyone!). Levi also believes he has "dibs" on any food or drink that happens to be within his sight...
Dear Friends:
Please, please! Lewisburg is such a beautiful little town at any time of the year, but it's especially fun and eye-catching in the fall...come visit us! We have plenty of room and would love the company!
With Love,
Drew, Kallie and Levi
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