From the Editor

This is one of my favorite gifts Drew has gotten me! Look at our sweet little cross stitch family! And the best part? This was made locally! Check out my friend Lacey's incredible work on Facebook on her page (Lacey Lindsey Wright).

OP THROWBACK

Check out this Owensboro Parent Throwback to summer 2018! The car on the cover is actually Drew's! We were just dating at that time, but he let me borrow his 1965 Acadian for this photo shoot. This shoot involved a helicopter and driving over the Blue Bridge at least 10 times. When we take out the convertible, it's a little less elaborate. Last summer, we �� drove it to Central City and ate at Stellian's. (If you haven't been... you need to go! Their freak shakes are worth the drive!)

We are so honored to have two recent graduates on our team! Our incredible writer, Erinn Williams, who is a teacher at West Louisville Elementary School, just finished her Master's of Arts in Teaching. And, we are excited to introduce, Dr. Laura Murphy! This talented writer, who teaches at Daviess County Middle School, just completed her doctorate degree. Congratulations, to you both! We are so proud of you!

Summer was a little sneaky this year. We entered full sports mode in April at our house, with both of our big kids playing soccer and Reed playing baseball too. Although the extreme temperatures from the sidelines should have been an indicator of summer's approach, I still feel like the season change came out of nowhere. Between coordinating schedules and tackling the dreaded overlap of games/practices, I just hadn't wrapped my mind around summer break.

And now that it's here, summer just feels a little different than it has in years past. Avery graduated elementary school last month and this feels like an important two months ahead of us before she takes on the new adventure of middle school.

As usual, we made a summer bucket list. Nothing extravagant. Just simple summer activities and adventures for us to enjoy as a family. But I'm doing my best to be intentional and soak in every moment. Every sweaty hug. Every long, exhausting day. Every new word Mason says. Every time Reed still chooses to hold my hand. Every moment that Avery still thinks being with her family is cool.

This summer, slow down and soak it in. Enjoy what your hometown has to offer. Make simple fun at home. Create memories that will carry you into the school year, when your kids take on a new grade, a new school, a new year of growing and learning.

Happy summer, Owensboro! Do your best to stay cool and make as many memories as you can along the way!