What's Happening?

It's a reoccurring theme around here...  Busy, busy, busy!  That's the name of the game for now and I don't look for it to change anytime soon.  And to be very honest, I don't know if I'd know how to handle "boring". 

So, here's the run down on our busy and fun-filled lives:

Chad is doing great.  Loving his job.  Changed to a new position.  Graduating in a few weeks with his Associates degree.  Will continue on to UCM this fall to get his Bachelors in Industrial Technology. 

I am doing well also.  Love my job. :-)  No new position for me.  I have one more semester left before I graduate with my Associates in Business Management.  I've decided to continue on after I graduate to get my Bachelors in Business. 

Cody is playing baseball this summer.  Looks like he'll be rotating between the pitchers mound and 1st base.  Archery is done for this school year.  He had a blast and plans to continue with the Archery team in the fall when he starts 5th grade (WHAT?!).

Samantha Grace just finished her Spring Soccer season.  She continues to love drawing.  We've bought her three drawing portfolios and she has filled two of them already.  She definitely has a gift for drawing.  Can't believe she'll be 9 in a few weeks and finishing up with her 3rd grade year!!

Chloe Faith also just finished up with her Spring Soccer season.  She absolutely loved soccer this season!  She scored a few goals and was able to kick around the ball quite a bit.  Kindergarten Round-Up was a couple weeks ago, so she is all ready to start school in the fall.  It's definitely going to be a change for all us, but very exciting too!

Bubbles is doing great.  He doesn't move as fast as he did a few years ago, but then again he will be 13 years old this August!  He's getting a bit more sassy in his old age, but we love him more and more everyday!  Such a sweet "furry" soul. 

Well, that about does it for the updates.  I hope everyone has a wonderful summer!!

Kindergarten Round-Up

Our baby girl is getting ready to attend Kindergarten in the fall.  For the life of me, I simply cannot understand how time has slipped by us this quickly.  It really seems like just yesterday we were beginning our lives as a family of five.  Chloe Faith has brought us more joy and laughter than we could have ever dreamed of and we're about to begin another adventure together...all three children in school all day.  I can't even begin to understand what that will look or feel like, but I know we're going to have a blast finding out!

Yay, Chloe!!  You are such a smart, funny and beautiful little girl!!  You are going to knock their socks off!  :-)  

Easter Service

We stayed home for Easter this year.  Our church's renovations were far enough along that we were able to have service in our new sanctuary.  We were also staying because Chad and the kids were going to be a part of the Easter service.  Chad would narrate during the Cantata and the kids were going to sing and recite scripture.

Our day started with a sunrise service early in the morning, a potluck breakfast, an Easter egg hunt, bible study, and our main service.  A very busy morning, but along with it came many blessings.  We hope your Easter activities were as wonderful as ours!

The front of the new sanctuary.

Cody, Chloe, and Samantha  ~Easter 2012

The sanctuary. During the Easter Cantata.

Chad is narrating.

Our Family  ~ Easter 2012

 Some of our Church Family.

After the Storm

After a fairly heavy storm rolled through the area, we looked out our front door to find this...

Just beautiful!

Spring Soccer for Samantha

It seems as though Samantha has tried many different sports.  Dance, Gymnastics, and Baseball to name a few.  However, none of them hold a candle to the love she has for Soccer!  She loves it and she is getting better with each passing season.  This season especially seems to be a turning point for her and her understanding of the sport.  She's scored numerous goals, played many positions and has become more aggressive.  It's really exciting to watch her grow and find her place within the team and on the field.  Way to go, Samantha!!