First Day of School

This was our first week of school and man it was HOT!!! This year there are three of us at school. Amazing! I can't believe that #2 is ready to go. He started Kindergarten this year and is loving it. #1 is in 3rd grade. That seems so old to me. He is now in the "middle" grades. I will say the first day was good in some respects and hard in others. One reason is that we move into our regular routine. I like the consistency, but loathe the lack of freedom we have. #1 is in a combo class this year which has multiple challenges for both teachers and students. BUT...I have the joy of working at the school where both the boys attend and so that adds an added bonus for me. I can check on them through out the day. I also am able to talk with their teachers frequently. (plus they're my friends too)

#1 and #2

#2 at his seat on the first day #1 with his teacher (she was also #1's teacher)
#1 and his teacher

Funny Song

So back in May, Adam and I went to a music conference with our church (Sandals Church). One night they had this band (Gungor) playing and we fell in love. Our family loves a few songs in particular. Our first favorite is "Dry Bones"



Our second favorite is called "God is not a white man"


Enjoy...

Vacation Photos

Before we even got to our destination the views were beautiful. We were pleasantly surprised by this awesome rainbow. It was actually a double, but it is hard to the second one. I was loving the dark blue skies.

Here is Adam fixing the stroller that got to be on top of the van.

Braggin'

I haven't had the opportunity to brag much about my new nephew. He was born on July 18th so I am sure he is much different now. He is extremely good looking and I can hardly wait to get to spend more time with him. The boys love their new cousin and show how pro they are about new babies.

Vacation

This is just one view that we have had the privilege to see this week. More pictures will be coming once we get home, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek.

The Greeters

So many churches have to arrange for people to welcome members and guests as they come into the door. It can become a real issue because finding volunteers who can do what they are supposed to do and be consistent is hard to find. Well, I don't have that problem. When my boys know that there is someone coming to our house for a visit they will request to go wait on the porch 10 minutes before (they would be out there 30 minutes before if I would let them) and wait for the guest. Here are some pictures of the greeting committee.

Disneyland

No visit to California is complete without a trip to Disney. Our family hadn't been in about 2 years so it was a real treat to go (thanks grandma)...#3 was loving it! I knew he would be on sensory overload.

A for Atchisons

Utter amazement