14 Years Ago...

I married my best friend. God has blessed us with 14 wonderful years.  In those years we have learned so much about each other and ourselves. We have learned to lean on each other through the good times and the bad times, knowing God would ultimately take care of everything.  We have been blessed with 2 beautiful children.  But as you know with children there are challenges.  We thought we would never survive the sleepless nights and I know that I wasn't the easiest woman to live with during that season of our marriage.  But our children are growing so fast.  We are now in that season where we are constantly on the go to get them to and from dance, football, etc.  At times we don't feel like we take a whole of time for us, but this season soon shall pass and we are trying to enjoy our children in this stage of their lives.  They are our life right now and that is OK.  I look forward to what God has in store for us!  Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Thank you God for all the seasons in our lives and for bringing us together so many years ago.

Pads, Helmet, Cleats, Oh My!

Well it is hard to believe that my little man is playing tackle football this year.  Today he officially got all of his football gear.  His team is the Cowboys.  He is beyond excited about playing "real" football.  I had to take a few photos of him in some of his gear.  So grown up!

Watch Out!

50 and Fabulous

My sweet friend, Nancy, from work celebrated her 50th birthday today.  When she came to school today some of her sweet friends from the 600 hall had decorated her door.  She is a beautiful person on the inside and the outside.  I am so blessed to work with such a wonderful group of women. After school we celebrated with a delicious chocolate cake from a local bakery.  It was yummy! Happy Birthday Nancy! May God bless you with MANY more!!!! LYMI






The Birthday Girl!



Our Crazy group after eating chocolate cake!

Now that's a lot of First Grade teachers!

 

Chiefs Game

Our Friday night football game got canceled this past week because of the rainy weather.  It was rescheduled for 2:00 on Saturday.  We all loaded up and headed out to cheer on the Chiefs (and the Lions since that is where Curtis and I graduated).  Of course the Chiefs didn't win.  They really held them during the first half but things fell apart in the second.  The kids have always LOVED going to football games.

McKinley had fun hanging out with her friends and even saw her third teacher Mrs. Campbell and her daughter, Brooke.  She loves both of them and still keeps in touch!  Ethan was running around with his buddy Braydon.  I will be so excited to see fall come!  Are you ready for some football????

Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Brooke
 

A Great First Week!

McKinley and Ethan had a great first week of school.  They enjoyed getting to know their new classmates and learning more about their teachers.  They both said that they liked school starting on Wednesday because they only had a few days before the weekend.  I have to agree.  My little first graders wore me out!  I was in bed by nine o'clock every night this week.  It is tough getting back into a routine. I'm sure next week will be even better!

McKinley with Ms. Case.

Ethan with his teacher Mrs. Goudelock.

 

Ethan with his GT math teacher Mrs. Hardwick
(aka Mrs. Tootee).

First Day Jitters

Well today was the first day for all of us.  McKinley started fifth grade, Ethan started third day and of course I had to meet my new first graders.  We all had trouble going to sleep thinking about the excitement of the first day.  I guess you could say we had the "First Day Jitters".  Can't believe how my little ones are growing up.  Hard to believe that my little girl will be in middle school next year.

As you notice in the pictures below, it WAS dark outside.  We left our house at 6:20 so  I could be at work by 6:50.  The kids were able to have breakfast at Boulineaus before their daddy took them to school.  We all have a great day and McKinley and Ethan love their teachers.  Open House pictures will come later this week!

My Third Grader!



Ethan is SOOO proud of his new bookbag!



My Fifth Grader!

 

Carowinds Fun

Curtis and I decided kind of last minute to take the kiddos to Carowinds this past weekend.  We didn't tell them until the day we were leaving so they were soooo excited.  They had a blast! They rode rides over and over.  Now I'm not much for rides that take your stomach but the kids are not afraid of anything.  I can do the rides at Disney because they're not that bad but some of these roller coasters I refused to do.  They were even a little much for Curtis.

None the less the kids rode everything and we enjoyed seeing their excitement.  They were both excited to get their 54 inch wrist band which entitled them to be able to ride any ride in the park.  Their favorite rides were the Intimidator and the Afterburn.  McKinley was even able to video her and Ethan riding the Intimidator which was pretty amazing. That girl and her technology.

We enjoyed this quick trip and were able to stay at the Westin in downtown Charlotte.  We had a great view of the Pathers Stadium from our room on the 23rd floor.  We were so glad to have one more surprise for the kids before they had to go back to school.