New Cast

Congratulations to this little boy tonight and decided to pick Green for his cast today! Spartan Pride!!

First Day

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It’s Time

Captain's Log, Summer Ed., Day 76:

Well, there it is. The backpacks are back. Signs made, lunches prepped, worries discussed, joys celebrated. 

I don't remember the day-to-day challenges on purpose. I choose to remember camping and s'mores, backyard fires and friends over to play, pools, lakes, oceans and sun. And the village I have that makes this life amazing. Even when it's hard. 

Go forth, my children. Go explore your world. Be respectful, be kind. Be the best version of you that you know how to be. Then come home and tell me all about it. 

Happy School Year to All!

Yup

So this happened…

I had it all planned out last March. A perfect plan. A sports camp for the last five days of summer so I can get to work and I wouldn't have to pay for daycare. Why am I doing this to myself?! Regardless, two hours into the first day, I get a call and lo and behold it was true agony on the other end of the phone with my boy crying in pain. Four hours later we were back home resting with a double fracture to his left arm. Yes, school starts next week. And there goes football. But God answers prayers there too, he's going to do Lego league instead and he will certainly make a memorable impression on the kids at his new school. We all just step up and make it happen. Sometimes, those curveballs that the Lord throws me are good for me. 

BFF

My BFF came to town. I can't begin to tell you how much she saved me this week. Work has gotten difficult to the point of outrageous and when I thought I was done, I still have 20 hours to go. She stepped up right away and took care of my kids so I could get the job done. More on that later! For now, I know that my heart is happy when she is around.

My Dancing Greeks

The Yassou Festival is back - and we had a great time watching the kids dress up and do their thing! Proud of their hard work!

Visiting Family

When family comes to visit and it's nothing but giggles and joy. Love, Love, Love

As Big as Her Head

We've been watching her head and this flower for three years - and voila, she's big enough to say it's her head that's finally bigger!!

Bible Busted

When you bust your kid for reading past bedtime - but it's the Bible.

You just walk away.

Read on, kid.

Last Trip

For our last trip of the summer, we hung out at Boyne Mountain while daddy had his conference. We had the pool and the lake - but what enraptured the kiddos most? Shuffleboard! We had a blast learning how to play.

It's been a great summer!

My Artist

He never stops drawing.

I think I look pretty darn good!