A Beautiful Rainbow

As I was walking to water my ferns on the back porch, I noticed a beautiful rainbow in the sky.  Isn't it amazing to admire such a beautiful sight.  I called Ethan and he raced outside to see it.  It was a perfect way to end  my day.  I haven't felt well this week.  Something must be in the air because I have been sneezing for the past few days.

Isn't it beautiful?

I also received the last of my Thirty-One beach bag collection.  One my friends, Amanda, from Todd Tales   is a consultant.  I have been collecting these pieces since the beginning of the year.  My collection is finally complete.  We have a beach bag, thermal cooler, small bag for suncreen, etc, and let's not forget a small pouch for cell phones and ipods.  The Matthews are officially ready for some SUMMER FUN!!!!
Hope you're having a Terrific Tuesday!!

Go Riverdogs!!

What a game!  I think the Riverdogs played to best tonight of the whole season.  They worked as a team in the outfield.  Ethan got a base hit and did an excellent job stopping balls on third base.  I am so proud of my little baseball player. All of that extra practice Sunday night really paid for Ethan!  He was on fire tonight!  They begin their champion games on Wednesday!  Good Luck Riverdogs!

The Riverdogs!

Ready on Third!

The proud father!

I was also able to see some of students play again tonight, the Storm.  They played a good game as well. 

The Storm with Coach Baeli!

The kids and I are getting excited because we only have 13 more days until summer!  Looking forward to doing lots of fun things together: the beach, the pool, VBS, movie Tuesdays, etc.  Happy Monday everyone! 

The Pelicans Game

What a great day for a baseball game!  We enjoyed the day with family and great friends.  It was a little windy but at least we weren't hot.  Ethan was really excited about the game especially since he is learning so much about the rules of the game.  It was little league day so he saw some of his baseball friends there as well as some of his school friends. 

Ashley and Jill

Before the game we enjoyed lunch at  Mellow Mushroom!  Yum!

A Day of Baseball

Well today was a busy baseball day for the Matthews! We started off the day watching some of my students play their game. Then Ethan had a game. His team played against one of his best buddies team. I felt bad because he was not able get a hit today. You know you like to show off in front of your friends (well at least kids do anyway). He played great defense. He caught a ball on first base and got an out. He did great throwing. Next week is his last week. I'm sure he will be outside practicing with dad tomorrow! Way to go Riverdogs and The Storm!

My Students: Kyle, Braydon, and Chandler

Acting silly in the dugout!



Look at that swing!



Ethan and his best buddy Camden

10 Favorite Things

A friend of mine, Kristen,  tagged me to post my 10 favorite things, so here it goes!

1.  My Family-  I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children.  I am very close to my sister Janie and my mom. 

Me with my mom and my sister!



Me with my sister Janie and my brother Tommy



2.  Bible Study-  I love to be in God's word.  I enjoy studying and learning His word with other young women.  Beth Moore studies are my favorite!  Here are a few I have done:

3.  Diet Coke-  I just have to one of these every morning to get me started!

4.  Pedicures with McKinley-  We have been doing this for a while together.  She loves it as much as I do.  I know, she is spoiled rotten!

5.  Clemson Football-  My family and I just love going to Clemson football games each fall.

6.   Bunco -  I play Bunco with a great group of girls every month.  I have been playing for about 9 years now!

My Bunco group

7.  Scrapbooking-  I am very serious about perserving my children's childhood memories.  I want them to be able to look back through their albums one day and share them with their own children.  I started scrapbooking 16 years ago!

8. KLOVE- This is the only radio station that I listen to.  I am blessed each day especially when my children sing along with most of the songs.  Thanks to all the KLOVE supporters.  J.J. Heller is one of my favorite Christian artists!

This is one of my favoirte songs!  Praise God that he loves me no matter what!

9.  Disney-  My family just loves to go to Disney World. 

10.  Shoes-  I just love shoes.  If I  like  a pair I usually buy them in several colors.  I love to look for shoe sales!

A School Musical and a Terrible Storm

Ethan's class participated in a school musical today.  It was about a cow on a farm that would not moo.  Ethan was a duck and had a small speaking part.  He did a great job.  He spoke slow and clear and we could all understand him.  I was so proud of him because he usually talks really fast.  All the children looked so cute.  Some were sheep, chicks, dogs, ducks, a mule, a cow and even a rooster.  All of their hard work really paid off. Way to go NMBP first graders!!

Ethan and Mrs. Ellison

Getting ready to say his part!

Braydon and KJ from my class.  Aren't they cute?

What is up with this crazy weather?  We had a hail storm today!  Our yard was covered with hail.  Luckily I was at my aunt and uncle's beach house and they didn't get as much hail as we did at our house.  My mother-in-law called to tell us about all the hail.

Breakfast with Mom

Today was breakfast for mom at mine and Ethan's school.  We picked up breakfast from Boulineuas and enjoyed a very quiet breakfast together being that we were the only ones there at 7 am.  I had to be there early so I would be ready for my little ones when they arrived.  I enjoyed the time with my little man since I didn't get to spend much time with him this weekend.  I am looking forward to his musical program tomorrow.  He has a small speaking part. He is excited about that!

Happy Monday everyone!  Summer is almost here!!!