A Saturday Treat

While out riding her horse, a friend from church came by and asked the kids if they wanted to ride. I could hear Bryce asking questions the whole time!! He loved it.

On the other hand was Aubree.... At first, she said NO! After thinking and watching Bryce, she decided to try. Even then she wasn't so sure.

She is a big horse. I think I'd be scared, too. (But don't tell the kiddos...)

Can you tell she loved it?? Later she told me she remembered she was not supposed to live in fear. Bryce said he was a little scared to begin with, but he wanted to try. I'm so thankful for our friend who thought of the kiddos this morning!!

First Day of School

We have officially accomplished one week of school!!

Bryce is in 4th grade and Aubree is in 1st grade. It's always exciting to start new books. Aubree finally has her own timeline book she wanted to start the day we received our box!!
Bryce is beginning US History and Aubree is starting her World History. Thanks to Aunt Karen, I had last week to get geared up and organized for the coming school year. Most of our curriculum is layed out, but my struggle is how to schedule independent work and work they need me to help. No, I don't have the answer.... Since none of our days are the same we have no set daily schedule. We get done what we can get done. They both have started a typing website and have already made it through several levels. I'm excited to see what God is going to teach us all!!

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!!