So, somehow three months have past since I last blogged??? What??? How did that happen? So in an effort to catch up I have uploaded all pics to my computer and will do a little Summer recap series. Here is part I.
In July, we did a family camping trip...it was a little sentimental for me as I realized with a senior this could be our last time the 7 of us could take a trip like that together. Our oldest has applied to two military academies and as of current has gotten his LOA (letter of assurance) from one of them. Very proud of him...but also realize we will be doing the last of lots of things this year as a family of seven!!
As noted in the picture above...I had everyone choose a flat stone that we stacked in a little memorial as we threw rocks in a mighty glacial river (the brownish one) that was converging with a mountain river (the clear one). I spent some time reflecting here on this season of change...rivers converging into something new...Robert had just been layed off from his job of 27 years...thankful for all we have been givin' but on the horizon of something new?! At present, still seeking the Lord, job hunting, and waiting...excited and a little nervous for what lies ahead.
Ess and Matt made new personal bests this year in hiking. They made it almost 3 miles before having to be carried!! Way to go kids!!
In our area...summer means fresh cherries. A fun family event to go and pick our own...wish you coulda seen all the red cherry happy faces when we got back home :O)
Matt turned 5 this fall and is trying out some new things. He attends K-4 preschool and just loves learning and has performed in two plays with singing and lines. With his boisterous personality, he could be heard above all others shouting "I love you baby Jesus!" during the Christmas play. He also got to try some pee wee wrestling which was right up his high energy alley. He enjoyed cheering his brother on at many a football game and just has a zest for life, as you can see by his exuberance chasing down the first tastes of snow. Matthias truly does mean "a gift of God" and he sure is!!
So as my older boys would say it was the first year of teen hood...0-teen. She's not so interested in Pollys or Barbies anymore. A new era filled with friends, hairstyles, and clothes. Her feet grew 2 1/2 sizes over the summer...where did my little girl go? The fall has been filled with competitive soccer and now basketball. She's a great kid...awesome big sis and loves hangin with her big bros too!!
Next Gramps and I revisited days of old of snorkeling in the cold northern waters...but this time we were smarter and wore shorty wet suits :O)
As noted in the picture above...I had everyone choose a flat stone that we stacked in a little memorial as we threw rocks in a mighty glacial river (the brownish one) that was converging with a mountain river (the clear one). I spent some time reflecting here on this season of change...rivers converging into something new...Robert had just been layed off from his job of 27 years...thankful for all we have been givin' but on the horizon of something new?! At present, still seeking the Lord, job hunting, and waiting...excited and a little nervous for what lies ahead.
Ess and Matt made new personal bests this year in hiking. They made it almost 3 miles before having to be carried!! Way to go kids!!
In our area...summer means fresh cherries. A fun family event to go and pick our own...wish you coulda seen all the red cherry happy faces when we got back home :O)
Our little Fall Chrysanthemum turned 5 and started Kinder this fall. She is very proud of being in kinder and loves to tell Matt all the cool things she gets to do there. Her favorite is library day and music class. She loves to sing as you can see here she was pretty pumped to sing herself happy birthday. Esther had all the big boys partying with her this year...party hats included!! What a sweet blessing our little "Star" is!
Evan is a sophomore this year and attended his first homecoming. We had the honor of hosting the crew at our house for a pre-dance meal. What fun!! There were 12 in all...each part of the drama team and many part of the speech and debate team which Evan has become actively involved in. No need to entertain these guys and gals...they are quite the creative crew and entertain themselves. We are so proud of Evan and all the experiences he is creating for himself as he reaches out and tries new things. Way to go Evan!!
