Fall!!!

I know it has been a LONG time, but I had some cute fall pictures I thought I would share!

Make a Smilebox photobook

Christian Graduates from Kindergarten...

Back in May Christian graduated from Kindergarten. It was a sweet but sad ceremony. He was so very cute. He looked so big! Being that he is my baby it was very hard to imagine that was already done with his first year in school! It was also a sad day because it was both of my kids last day in public school! We have decided that this fall we will begin homeschooling. I say we because Chris will be very active in participating in this effort. I like the school that they are in, but I don't feel that it offers what I can offer at home! They will get bible stories every day, one on one attention and be able to focus on the things they excel in. For the first year I have decided to join a co-op. We will go to the co-op one day a week. They will attend classes just like they would at school. I went this route so that I could familiarize my self with curriculum and have a support system of other homeschool moms. I am very excited about this new adventure. The kids are on board and excited as well! Keep us in your prayers this year as we strive to be the parents that we feel we have been called to be!

While I Was Gone...

I won't go into all the details, but these last couple of weeks of been, long, to say the least. We have been to funerals & graduations and more. My Grandma, Dad's Mom, passed away and so I headed to Kansas City, MO last Saturday. I went with just my parents. My little sister and older brother also came. We were able to reconnect with family and friends that I hadn't seen in YEARS. It was a sad occasion, but nice to see so many people.

While I was gone, Chris got to spend memorial day with some friends out on the lake (that's what everyone here does). Here are some pictures of their fun day.

Ladies Retreat

I am leaving in a couple of hours to spend the weekend with 25 other ladies at a little cabin about 2 hours away. I have never planned anything like this before, but it should be great. When you see this say a quick prayer that it will be a wonderful, renewing weekend! Thanks!

Wedding...

Last Saturday we were invited to be part of Josh and Alisha's wedding. Alison & Aspen were flower girls and Christian was the ring bearer. This is a great picture that Brandon took of all the cousins together! I thought it was soooo good! Aren't they a great looking group! They could pass for siblings!

Alison Sings In Spanish

Alison was asked by her bible class teacher to talk to her class about Mexico. She prepared a little something and then at the end her and a couple friends sang Jesus Loves Me in Spanish. It's not perfect, but very cute!

I know what I said...

I know I said that I would be more faithful to blogging! In Mexico I blogged a lot more, but it was easier. For one thing, we had internet at the house! We have made a commitment to not have the internet at the house, and after 1 year and 4 months we are going strong! We thought it would be better to not have it at all then to try and monitor our kids in a couple of years when they start using it. So, we have it at the church, and that's where we use it. Anyways, there are other reasons too.

As you know, I had announced to the world that we were expecting number 3. Just two weeks after that, I miscarried. It has been a very difficult month and a half, but I feel ready to talk about it and move on. It was an awful experience, but God gave us some amazing people to help us out. I saw a doctor who didn't charge me anything! A friend's sister-in-law is an OB here in town and she saw me and did the tests for free. I just had to pay about $90 for labs and thats it. It was a very big blessing from God. The church here also took great care of us. They gave us money for food for about 2 weeks. It was great, although by the end of 2 weeks we were sick of take out! But it was so good to not have to cook during that time. All in all, we are doing good. Some days are still bad, but I have more good days then bad!

As we move on we have looked very hard at our lives and are making other changes. For one TV time is out! The kids are allowed to watch TV (this includes the Wii) until 5. That's about an hour of time. Past that it's play time. Our backyard is nearly an acre. They love being outside, especially Alison. If you can't find her, just look up in a tree! This has been a great change. Also, this extra time gives Alison the chance to read to Christian more. He loves any and all attention that she gives him, so since she loves to read, she'll read to him for an hour! It is so sweet and cute! The other big change is that we joined the YMCA. This is the only gym in town and is only a year old, so it's really nice! They even have a swim park inside! So hopefully we will get healthier!

On a fun note, we went to Six Flags over Easter weekend. This time was great, mainly because I got to take Alison on the Texas Giant for the first time! Yes, my 8 year old is an adrenaline junky! She is just like her Mom! It was so much fun! Christian on the other hand, he prefers anything that stays perfectly on the ground, in fact if it doesn't move, all the better! The bench is perfect for him! Ok, he liked more then the bench, but not much more! And that's cool! I love him for the sweet, tenderhearted boy that he is!

I feel like I have more to say, but will end here for now. Hope everyone is doing well. And thanks to everyone who has been thinking and praying for us over the past couple of months.

Enjoying my boy!

I can't believe that my baby turned 6! He is growing into one of the finest little boys that has ever lived, I'm convinced! He is a shy, cute little thing. I literally get stopped and told that he is cute by strangers. His teacher brags on him all the time and everyone at church just loves him! Yes, I am bragging, but this is MY blog so I have the right. Anyways, his birthday was yesterday and so I have spent some time just reflecting on him and the wonderful time I have been blessed with so far. Enjoy some pictures of our fun party last night! (Last night was just a family thing, last Saturday we took Christian and 3 of his friends to see Hotel For Dogs.)

Sorry...

I'm still waiting on a new cable to my computer so that I can turn it on and get pictures from it!

In other news...Christian will be 6 next week! I can't believe it. We are taking him and three of his friends to the movies tomorrow to celebrate! It should be fun...4 six year olds...nothing to worry about, right?

Almost ready!

So I have given the blog a new look, and I am excited to catch everyone up on my families comings and goings! On Wed. I have decided to block out a stretch of time in order to post some pictures from the past six months! So don't give up on me yet! I will be back!