Granddad's buddy

Not to be confused with Granddad's bud! This may be the enemy that helped him wreck his car a few weeks ago. (If he can travel to NC in 3 weeks.) Thankfully Granddad came out with minor scrapes and bruising, but that car is a gonner. Next time the raccoon will be.

This raccoon was off our balcony at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The boys had fun watching it.

Here is Granddad's buddy! N3 looks forward to Granddad waking up every morning and taking him outside. Granddad is so patient and plays with him just like my Papa (his daddy) did for me. He would play checkers with me for hours and just was never too busy for me. I prayed my kids would get the opportunity to be loved like Papa loved me. Thanks Dad!

FOOTBALL 1ST PRACTICE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY!!!!!!!! (SCOTT'S B-DAY)

M8


D11, M8 and A6 had their first practice for football today. D11 and M8 have played flag football, but this is their first attempt on tackle. I do not think they were prepared with how heavy that helmet is. M8 and D11 did enjoy their first practice.


D11 RUNNING (to right)

A6 was not so thrilled with practice. You would have never known. He seemed to really enjoy it. With his injured toe, he got special treatment. Here he is getting to lay the ball down for the guys.

A6

___________________________________N13
This is N13's 2nd year with tackle. He has been counting down the days. He sure has grown from last season.

By the way, they are on 4 different teams!!!! Help!

VBS week

Vacation Bible School was lots of fun this past week. Here is our highlight video which shows N3, A6, M8 and D11. Can you find them?

N13 was the only one who did not get to participate. He was too old. He could have been a helper, but he needed to finish up his Math and a couple other subjects for the year. He is so excited to be done. Me too!

Dad is looking for a car. That has been an experience. We are learning what not to do as we go. Pray we will find an economical car that fits his needs. Scott went with him today, and I went yesterday. Dad needs us to tell the dealer, "No." He is too easy to fall into what the dealer wants.

Now we are looking forward to a trip to the cabin with the Bakers and a visit to Jenny Wiley State Park. When we are back, we will show some photos. So looking forward to seeing our old friends and a vacation!

A6's Big Day

A6 and N3 were hanging out with their friend, Ayden, yesterday when Scott and I attended one of his teacher's workshops. During a break, I decided to call and check on them all to open my phone and find this reassuring picture. I know they had a blast, because they were worn out! Thanks Lindsey!

Poor Lindsey was all worried that I would be upset when A6 had an injury to his big toe. No way! He got to ride in a ambulance, get Xrays, and ride in a wheel chair. It was a great adventure! He is still talking about it. I asked if he is happy he did it and he says, "Yes," because all he remembers is the good stuff. He got candy and one awesome huge turtle balloon. We were glad we showed up on Tuesday for Balloon Day at the hospital.

For those whom I did noy get a chance to tell, he decided to pick up a mini trampoline and drop it on his big toe. He is missing half of his toenail and a small portion of his toe. Ouch! He did not need stitches, because there was nothing to stitch together. It will just need to heal as is.

A Special Visitor

We were blessed by a visit from some new friends, the Main family, this Tuesday. When S2 started singing, I just had to run and get the camera. This is N3's buddy. This 2 year old angel is singing, "We stand and lift up our hands. For the joy of the Lord is our strength. We bow down and worship Him now. How great, how awesome is He! Together we sing. Holy is the Lord......." Thank you S2 for your beautiful song!

our first blog

This picture is of Scott and N13 at Nana & Papa's pond in April 08. I am giving my first blog a shot and practicing adding an image. Scott has no idea what I am up to. Hmm? How can I make this a surprise?


I guess I should note my hottest parenthood memory of the day so far. N3 has been potty training. I took him shopping and forgot all about asking if he needed to go potty. While we were in the Walmart parking lot, and I was unloading the cart, I looked over and he had climbed out of the van and was leaving his mark on the pavement! We quickly had a lesson about where to go potty. I hope it sank in those precious big brown innocent eyes.