God's Chisel - The Skit Guys

An awesome 9 minute skit to remind us who we are and to whom we belong. An awesome and humbling way to start the morning.

Fun with Friends

One of Bryce's very good friends celebrated his 8th birthday last week with a sleepover at the lake. The highlight of the event was watching the three Star Wars movies.

Aubree had a first, too. One of her very good friends (the birthday boy's sister) spent the night at our house.

(Their mom took these great pictures before her two oldest kiddos were off and allowed me to borrow them.)

Baseball Pictures

Bryce just finished his second season of baseball. He seemed to show a little more spunk than last year. He ended his season with a great play at second. After the game, he recounted us his thoughts as he got the ball and tagged the base. Too funny!! We did quick phot shoot in the backyard (using the neighbor's corn field as a back drop) before his last game.

Highlights from June

Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate Bryce's (on-time) and Aubree's (early) birthdays. A great family vacation!!

Daddy getting his birthday cards from the kiddos!!

Aubree being 'big sister' to Nathan!!

Also, Aubree had her first sleepover in June. In July, the girls will sleep here!!

Bryce went to day camp at Youth For Christ for a week. He received some awesome Bible teaching. He fixed this pillow case for me since I have the 'biggest pillow.' I have to say it makes my heart melt...

Happy 9th Birthday Bryce

Praying God will continue to grow you and teach you each day!!

Memorial Day Vacation

As a rule, we don't go on vacation during big holidays. That's one perk to homeschooling - we can go during the week and off-peak times. Karen invited us to come with them to the coast. So, this vacation was a surprise to Bryce and Aubree as they finished up school for the year.

At the beginning of this trip, we wondered if we needed to head back home. The trip started with our GPS going from "Poor Satellite Reception" to a black screen. Technology was not our friend on Friday afternoon. Technology redeemed itself in that Target confirmed our GPS was purchased with the last 90 days, so Newman came out of the store with brand new one. By the end of the trip, we were all blessed with the company we were with (Karen's in-laws) and all relaxed.

The bestest sister!! (Aubree took this picture.)

Bryce at the batting cages. Everyone but Aubree hit a round of balls. A first for me!! (And I actually hit few.) Aubree played a few games inside as her treat. It was too hot to do anything else outside.

We had fun play time in the pool. Daddy and Aubree were throwing a beach ball. Karen got a great shot of Aubree's face.

On the way home....stopping to feed the ducks.

Thank you Mr. D and Mrs. Y for a great weekend!!

May Lasts...

Bryce received his God and Me Award from Scouts.

AWANA Awards Night
Aubree finished her first book in Sparks.

Bryce finished his first book in T&T.

Best of all for everyone - we finished school for the year!!