A Little Update

Just a quick update on what we've been up to.

Erika is finishing up her sophmore year of high school. I can't believe she is 16. I now listen to those folks who say, "time sure does fly by and before you know it, your kids will be grown up." This is so true!

It looks like Erika's summer will be very busy. She may have a part time job and plans to go back to Bolivia on a mission trip.

I love hanging out with Erika as a mom and as a friend. We stay up and talk and love to laugh!

Josh will turn 11 in 4 weeks. My little buddy is growing up too. I imagine he will surpass his sister and mom in height by next year! Josh is completing 4th grade this year. He still makes the family laugh though I don't have any funny stories to tell you at the moment. But, I'm sure I will soon.

We have a couple trips planned over the summer. My parents 50th wedding anniversary is in June, so we will head to NY to celebrate NY style with a huge party for them. A week later, we will head to the NC mountains with two other families for a much needed rest and relaxation time. Then, Tim and Erika will be off to Bolivia while Josh and I hold down the fort here.

And there you have it, a little update. Will post pictures soon!

A Totally Wicked Party!

More pictures to come! Check back soon.

Posting? What is That?

I nearly forgot I have a blog! Well, it has been crazy around here and not sure when it is going to calm down! It is all good stuff though. Homeschooling takes up a good portion of the day. Then you have kids extra activities, homegroup, spending family time, hospitality and fellowship. At some point pictures will be added but really don't know when. Perhaps I will post some pictures after Matt & Jess' wedding as Tim, Erika and Josh will be in it.

Here is how everyone is doing.

Erika sprained her ankle a couple weeks ago and has been unable to play basketball. I didn't realize that sprains can take a long time to heal. She is back working hard in her schooling and will go on a mission trip this summer.

Josh just started his basketball season. He only plays 7 games which is manageable. He continues to be the comical one in the family and keeps us on our toes. No recent injuries or unusual things he has done recently. I do feel something will transpire soon! It has been way too long.

Tim will begin playing basketball in a couple week with Metro's church league. He shaved his 80's mustache off. He has only done that twice since we've been married. And, we've been married 21 years! Everyone is telling him he looks 10 years younger and man is he loving that! I'm now use to him without a mustache and really like it.

I am trying to stay fit by keeping busy. No basketball season for me with a dislocated shoulder. Oh, that is much better and physical therapy has helped a lot. I won't be having surgery after all!

Well, that is just a quick update. Hope to post more soon!

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

Well, they are not ringing in this house, but they are ringing for Matt Brice and Jessica Milliner! They were engaged a couple weeks ago and a wedding is planned for the end of January.

Josh has always wanted to be in a wedding. He is so funny! He really wants to wear a tuxedo. So, even before Jess was engaged, Josh just blatantly asked her if he could be in her wedding! That's my boy. I think Jess was caught a little off guard. Anyhow, a couple weeks ago, she came over and asked Josh to be a junior groomsmen in her wedding. Josh was in complete shock and he pretended to pass out. It was hysterical. He even asked a couple times if she was serious. He is looking forward to getting fit for the tux. Wait until I tell him he can't keep it!

Both Erika and Tim are in the wedding as well!

Can't wait to hear the wedding bells ring!

The Past Six Weeks!

Here's a little recap of what's been going on for the past six weeks!

1. Homeschool started August 4th
2. Homegroups started back up
3. Science co-op began
4. Plan and attend a bridal shower
5. Tropical storm comes and our floors have water damage
6. Tim goes to the reserves for 12 days
7. Tim goes back to the reserves for 2 days
8. Josh starts a little fire in the garage
9. I tripped and fell and injured my shoulder
10 Josh gets a pretty good spider bite on his neck
11 Masterbath is still under re-modeling
12 Bball conditioning begins for Erika
13 Grocery game gets me excited every week
14 Tim is an amazing husband and father who is very involved in our lives
15 We laugh at the most random things
16 Prepare for the Senior Luncheon

Well, I think that raps things up.

Amazed by His grace, mercy and love!