Drowning Worms

Cody hoping for a big fish... or a little fish...  even a dead fish would be exciting.

Daddy getting every one set up.

Waiting... waiting...

One guess on how many fish we caught. 

Swing Batter Batter

First game of the season.

Playing first base.

School's Out for Summer

Another school year is under our belt.  Like most years, this one flew by.  In the fall we will have a 6th grader, 5th grader and 1st grader!  I can barely believe it.  A middle schooler.... really?!?!  When did that happen?  I'm fairly certain we just brought him home from the hospital last week.  Even with the awe in how fast time slips by, this time in our lives has to be my most favorite yet.  I love how each kiddo is developing their unique personality.  I know my bias is more than obvious, but we have some pretty neat kids.  I love how much we laugh!  There is never a dull moment with these three.

Samantha Grace (10), Chloe Faith (almost 6), Cody Michael (10.75)  :-)

And, yes... Cody is getting tall.  I'm thinking he could be looking me in the eye by the end of summer.  And, Chloe is almost as tall as Samantha.  I make them stand on an incline to even the playing field a bit.

Singing in Church

Samantha sang a solo in church a few Sunday's ago.  She did so great!  A little nervous, but she overcame and sang beautifully! 

She sang The Old Rugged Cross.

Puppies

Henry and Sally are growing so quickly.  We love them so much!  They bring so much life into our house.  They are the best of buds and inseparable.  Henry is so gentle and loving.  Although when it's bed time, it's best to leave him alone as he loves his sleep.  Sally is a high-maintenance little girl.  She loves attention and is quite the talker.  She is the smallest of the two, but has the mightiest personality. 

We smell something...

Our sweet soul, Henry.

Sweet, sweet boy.

Sally is hiding from the camera.

Sally Mae.

Hanging out in the sun.

A day of fresh air sure wears us out!

2013 Spring Soccer

Another soccer season is upon us.  Always a great time for kids!  Cody and Samantha are playing on the same team again this season.  Chloe is playing on one of the pee-wee teams.  All of them are doing great and having so much fun!

Cody throwing in.  Samantha playing defense.

Go Cody!

Samantha playing defense.

Go Samantha!

Cody squaring off with another player.

Go Chloe!

Chloe scores!

So happy!

Chloe Faith is having fun!

D.A.R.E. Graduation

Fifth grade is a fun year.  Cody has grown up so much and has really starting to show us the young man that he is quickly becoming.  One of the big events in his fifth grade year has been his D.A.R.E. program.  A local law enforcement officer has spent a good part of the year with their class teaching them the importance of resisting drugs.  Their efforts and knowledge was celebrated at a graduation ceremony. 

Cody receiving his diploma from his D.A.R.E. teacher.

More congratulations from local and state law enforcement.

Our graduate.  Way to go, Cody!!