6th grade volleyball

Maddie has waited many years to play volleyball. I think I put the bug in her when she would watch practices and games back when I coached.

Well, the time has finally come and she is able to play this year. She is still learning to master the art of serving but I see her improving every game.

She is fearless when it comes to diving for the ball. I am actually quite amazed by it.

Her partner in crime....Olivia. I really really like this picture.

I have had fun with Olivia's mom Rhonda.....and well....I guess Phil riding to the many away games. Phil even put up with an unexpected shopping stop. I think he waited patiently in the car while we power shopped. ;)

Nathan's 10th Birthday

Nathan's birthday was at the beginning of the month. But with me working like crazy I just haven't had time or the energy to really blog.

I have had the morning off and while the laundry and dishwasher are humming I am finally going to get these pictures up.

We had such a nice day. On the spur of the moment we had the neighbor boys stay the night. (remember how I said no more slumber parties??? I'm a sucker. )

sweetness.

The next morning we went to the donut shop and then the boys had to go home for a soccer game.

Nathan's request was to go bowling. So bowling we went.

J and I had a contest to see who could win. We of course had our rewards. And then we tied. LOL!!

I love this kid.

He is sweet and funny and kind hearted. He can be ornery with his Maddie and so sweet to Emma it just slays me. His favorite subject in school is recess. :) I think he is mastering the art of looking nice .... for the ladies. ;) one inparticularly ( is that a word?) sweet sweet girl. Who he could marry and I would be thrilled! If only I could talk to her mom. But I swore my secrecy to him.

We each take turns praying on the way to school in the morning. You should hear him pray. It melts my heart. He really talks to Jesus like we should. Like he is right there in the car with us. (I think I should start writing down the things he prays for and the way he says it. )

Later that night we had his bday party with family.

Notice I forgot to get a picture with Nathan and his parents????

I LOVE this picture of Gail and Dewayne. It is so very sweet.

We missed Joy and Luke and Jonathan and Melanie.

I hope my son, that you know how much you are loved. By God and by me. You are a gift given to me from God himself. I rejoice in that God chose to let you live those many years ago. You have been a joy to watch grow. Live your life for Jesus son. Let His light shine through you in all that you do. Follow Him and you will prosper in all you do. God is good. No matter what. 10 years. I can't believe it.

Homework time!

Look. Look at my son, who is so diligently working on his homework.


Why then, you ask, is he giving me this look????

Well.... this might have something to do with it. Emma girl was laughing and laughing trying to distract him from his work.

I think she did a pretty good job of it if you ask me. :)

Since I was making dinner, I handed her off to Daddy to entertain her.

 

He was thrilled. I think. ;)

 

A small update....

We have adjusted well into the swing of school. The kids seem happy. Maddie is full on in the throws of volleyball. It seems we are going from practices to games. So between that and my work schedule we have been.....busy.

Emma has a cold. Her nose is a constant faucet. I think her nose is turning red and chapped from us wiping it so much.

Emma was fascinated with the kleenex box one day.

I am so thankful that I was able to steal away late one night and visit with my friend Hannah who was in town. I had such fun catching up. Miss yah lots girlie!!

I have pictures of Nathan's 10th bday to post as well as pictures of some vball games of Maddie. But honestly I am just too tired. So I am off to bed. And yes. It is only 9:00. I am officially old.