The Hirschi Family

 Sometimes you just need a breath of fresh air.  We spent our 4th of July here in Ghana at a beach resort called Lou Moon Lodge where we found our own little paradise to spend time together as a family. The resort was gorgeous and we had our own beach house on an island where we could get away from the cares of work and city life. Lucy's flying lessons We spent our time relaxing and participating in some of the activities offered.  We all tried archery but Dylan found a true love for it and got a few bullseyes  Soccer matches were fun but running around barefoot on grass was an even bigger luxury. Stand up paddle boarding- Jaxon and Dylan both rocked it!  Family volleyball game Climbing trees- she didn't make it up as far as the lizard  Somebody's having a little too much fun Table Tennis is their new love.  Lucy wants me put put a table in my suitcase at Christmas. Aren't they cute? ...

We kicked off summer with a trip to Cape Coast with the Ukorebi's and Luke's families. Our first stop was Kakum National Park with canopy walks high above the rain forest jungle.  I am terrified of heights so I told some friends my goal was to make it across these bridges by the end of our Ghana stay.  But we all made it this time!   No that's not a death grip  Perhaps my kids don't realize when I say smile, that doesn't mean a tongue is involved The look on her face is classic!  It represents how we all were feeling as we took those first few steps.  By the end though everyone was practically skipping across. Jaxon loved it!  He wanted to do a circle and do all 6 bridges again right afterwards. Dylan and May had no fear as they headed right off we barely saw them She loved the option to do a little climbing through the jungle on the way to/from the canopy walk.  Because stairs are for wimps. We stoppped at H...

As school finished up last month, life was full of spotlights, programs, and performances for each child.  Here are a few highlights for these kiddos.  Scroll further to reach all the kids! Lucy turned 6 while we were here and we had a few celebrations for her.  When we found out Philip (a favorite YSA and Mark's Stake YM secretary) shared her birthday of course we celebrated it together! She also some of her favorite friend's families over for swimming the day before. Lucy loved her teacher Mrs. Linda and assistant Ms. Nana Here's Lucy and her best friend from class Dalitso at  Kindergarten (or just KG as they call it here) Graduation A fun action shot my friend Kylee managed to get of her from field day Lucy participated in the Lincoln Academy swimming and I got to join her for her last day Bradyn's grade put on a musical.  Here's a snapshot of his singing debut. Bradyn and his teacher Mr. Andy.   He said h...