Chandler's First Day of 7th Grade

7th grade- we cant believe it.

He is growing up so fast.

I got to attend the opening ceremony at his school....

Summers over....let the homework begin!

playing in hurricane winds

getting ready for school....

Here are pictures of the boys getting their school supplies ready...Brayden was so excited.

birthday get together...for three friends.

 the birthday girls....beautiful!

So We had a bunch of people write a word that describes each of them....and they went in to these jars I made.

(even their husbands did them) They are amazing women, so I hope these jars encourage them daily.

Happy Birthday sweet friends.
I love you all so much!

playing with friends...during the earthquake!

Look who can tie a shoe....

So Brayden and I worked hard on learning how to tie shoes today. He did very well, frustrated at times, but determined to learn. With me he tied his shoes- about 4 times.

When Chad got home, Brayden tried to show him & he couldn't remember how to tie. So, Chad patiently taught him again- almost immediately Brayden was tying perfectly!

when i asked brayden who taught him how to tie....

he said....Daddy.

(so not fair!)

Mud Boggin'

silly boy

we were at lunch and i snapped a couple of pictures of our silly child.....

these pictures totally capture his personality!

Pictures with Kelly

My good friend Kelly, just started a photography business...

She is Awesome!!

Here is a picture of my beautiful boys.....

all of us...

Bible Expedition

I worked in the craft room...

we made jingle bracelets. 

and hats...

a huge thank you to kendra.... 

Happy Birthday Katharine!

Look at her face when she opened her American Girl Doll...

Pure Happiness!

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl, we love you!

Where is Brayden in this Picture?

Amazement Square, Fun!

Chuckie Cheese

Brayden's favorite place

I will miss you

Today a couple of us went to the pool-

It was kind of our last get together before Becky moves.

We had alot of fun but hard, knowing they were moving.

The Mitchell family has really meant alot to me- a true example of a Christian family. From the moment I met Becky, I knew she would make a mark on my life. No doubt, she has, in so many ways, big and small. She is beautiful inside and out, real, generous, funny, kind and just so thoughtful.

I feel so blessed to have her as a friend.

I am really going to miss her, Jeff, Ben and Chris.

Love you sweet friend. I miss you already.

Though we both arent the best in keeping in touch....

I will think and pray for you often and hopefully talk to you- some & I better see ya...soon!

Take care of you and your beautiful family.

Thank you for who you are to me and what you have meant to my life.