Long time over due

On February 8th our family had a big day. We started off the day with Avery singing at Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church which is where he goes on Wednesday nights to missions and music. He was picked to do a solo out of all the 1st and 2nd graders. He did a great job (perhaps the best). We were really proud of him.

Then we sent to Sandals which is where we attend to take part in Asher's Baby Dedication. This is a time where we as a family commit to raising our child to know who God is and also with the love that He gives. The church also commits to come along side us and help us in this task. As a parent the greatest struggle is wanting to raise your children up to be good citizens, but also to be lovers of the Almighty. My prayer for all my boys is that they love God in the gifts they were given whatever that may look like.

First Day of School

So unlike you folks back "east", first day of school was this week. Avery started first grade where as I was held back still in 5th grade. All in all it was a good day for students and teachers alike.

First Born

I have blogged about the other two, but haven't really talked about Avery. He is 6 going on 30 or so he thinks. We have often said that he has an old soul. We love him because he is ours, but he has such insight and can figure things out especially spiritual things rather quickly. He is silly and loves to have the attention which I have no idea where he got that from ;)

Best Friends

Friends are hard to come by nowadays, but here is a picture of some best friends. This is Cayson with Avery. These two have been friends since before they could crawl. We had the unique opportunity to be neighbors for the past two years. This June though they moved to Bakersfield and let's just say it has made the summer awfully long for us all. I have been amazed with how much we depended on our neighbors not just for sugar or diapers or milk, but for the friendship. Thanks Cloars for the fun times. We miss you.