Football season

Kale began football a few weeks ago. He had his first game this past Saturday and his team kicked the other teams tail. He played many positions and did well. He really likes it and gets wound up tight to play. Pretty much every day Jonathan and the boys play football outside. Kale has quite a temper and often gets in trouble for yelling at someone about the game. We were glad to see he did not display this in the game on Saturday. Maybe it is just a brother thing.

Wordless Wednesday

WANTED: MISSING TOOTH

First, no one knocked out a tooth!! However, Kale is missing one. On Saturday morning, he said, mom I think my tooth is loose. I checked it and it was not loose, it was falling out. I barely touched it and out the tooth came. This is the first tooth he has lost and he was quite excited. It's amazing he did not swallow it since he missed the fact it was "loose".

Wordless Wednesday

Life in general

Life in general always changes once school starts. So far, we are off to a good start this year. We've managed to cook supper every night, keep clothes washed all week (and put up), make it to bed early, and still have family time. Oh, yea and we even had football practice twice last week.

Kale started football last week. He had 2 practices and was suppose to play a game on Saturday, but Hanna had other plans. He has a game this Saturday, but we will be in NC for a reunion. He'll still have practice this week and then his games are all on Saturdays He really liked it the other times so we will see how it goes. I am not sure I am ready for the gear and all that involves. I can deal with flag football, but not sure about the rest.

Chloe is doing much better at school. She cries very little when I drop her off and one day did not cry at all. It was nice. She really likes her teacher and lately there has also been an Asian lady in her class as well. She walks right up to her and starts talking. It is too cute.

Cody is enjoying 5th grade. His teacher, Mr. Andrews, seems to be nice and Cody likes him. He has had no homework since school started. A little weird, but nice. He will joining a team for reading this year that looks neat. He loves to read and be challenged so it should be good for him.

Keegan is off to a roaring start. His teacher, Mrs. Barsanti, is wonderful. I really wanted him to have her. This is only her 3rd year of teaching, but I see teacher of the year down the road--she is GREAT!!! He uses a computer or Alphasmart for most of his written work and both of his teachers are good about letting him use it. It helps him lots to be able to focus on what he is writing instead of that and forming letters.

My year is really just beginning. Before I start working with students, I have to do lots of testing, scheduling, paperwork, and planning. I will begin to pull my students today. It looks to be a fun year, with some returning faces and many new faces.

Jonathan has been busy with school, work, and Lakeside. He is taking an English class which he detests so he puts it off as long as possible each week. This sure makes for some fun Saturdays and Sundays. Lakeside keeps him busy as well. He is constantly trying to figure out what to do next and planning sermons. Please continue to pray that we reach our neighbors and that doors in our community will open.

Keegan's new joy

Recently, we have discovered that Keegan LOVES to cook. He will jump at any chance to help with dinner, breakfast, and especially cookies, brownies, and cakes. He can crack an egg easily WITHOUT any shell, measure ingredients, and mix it all up. It is really cute to watch.

The other night after dinner, Jonathan and I were sitting at the table talking. Next thing you know, Keegan is at the sink washing the dishes and loading into the dishwasher. I mean, REALLY washing the dishes. He used half a bottle of soap detergent on a few plates and cups. After he put the cups in the washer, Chloe promptly rearranged what he had done. It was driving him nuts, but it was too cute. The next day, Jonathan was getting dishes out of the dishwasher to use thinking they were clean since they looked it when he suddenly remembered the night before. We never wash off our dishes before putting in washer, so you can see his confusion.

Anyway, it is so fun to see watch as the kids grow and develop their own interest. Who knew, little Keegan would be the one to love to cook. He often does not even eat the sweet stuff:))

Small House + Many People = FUN!!

Sunday night after church, we had planned to cook out with our Lakeside family. Bobby and friends, the Wire's, the Clifton's, and the Hendrix were on hand. We had lots of fun and food. The kids kept saying everyone is staying the night with us. We were all like, WHAT??! Anyway, both the Wire's and Clifton families ended up staying the night. Yes, that means, my 4 kids, +3 Wire kids, + 3 Clifton kids = 10 kids + 6 adults all in our little bitty house:))) It was so much fun and the kids had a grand time. Chloe and Ruthe shared a bed and she thought that was the best thing ever. The adults stayed up way too late especially since we knew the kids would be up early, but how often do you get to hang out like that? The next morning, Jonathan and I made pancakes, eggs, bacon, and biscuits. With full bellies, the kids then began a Wii bowling challenge. Afterwards, they went out and played and we all sat around and talked as we all messed with computers. After lunch, everyone headed out to conquer errands. We can't wait until next time:)))