I found out today my life will change once school starts back again in the 2009-10 school year. I have been at Christiansburg high school for nearly 4 years now. I love it there (excpet for some drama time to time). I love the kids and all the great friends I have made. Today I got a phone call that I will be transfered to Christiansburg elementary school. I have mixed feelings about it. I will miss everyone there terribly but I am excited about some of the changes that this will bring with it. So pray for me, that this is a part of Gods plan.
Football is starting up, WOO HOO. Dylan is goin out for the 8th grade football team. Zack is goin into his final year of JV. I cannot believe my kids are as old as they are. My emotions in lots of way are getting the best of me. I am crying on minute upset the next and happy for them right after. I think it is fear and being just nervous about all the big moves.
We went last week for Zacks learners permit. He unfortunately failed by one question. He will be able to take it again on August 3rd. I really had to bite my lip in the DMV to not cry and finally broke down once we got home. My oldest is breaking away a little at a time. UGH..... We also have been looking go a job for him and I think that just makes me proud of the young man he is becoming but again the whole growing up thing. Lord help when he graduates.
Henry and I have hit a bit of a slump lately in alot of the different parts of our lives. We have been just snippy with one another. We have fallen away from being in church. We have fallen away from spending the quality time. It also seems as though we have just fell into the slump too that we just do what needs to be done in life and that is about it and no more. We haven't been very socail not that much has been there to do. We just are plain ole blah.... pray for us.
The boys will be goin to Gatlinburg next week for youth confrence and Henry will be gone the first couple of day for a football clinic with the varsity, what are me and the dog gonna do???
Anyway those are just a few things goin on these days....
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thoughts....
Sunday, July 5, 2009
4th of July with family and friends
I hope everyone had a blessed 4th of July with family and friends. I know we did. We went to what has become the annual cookout/pool party with the Blaines. Which we always love doing and have so much fun. They are great friends and we love the time of fellowship we have with them. The Kings are also there and we love them dearly too.
The guys start the afternoon playing cornhole ( I guess that is how you spell it) They tend to get just a bit competative whether they admitt it or not. Terena and I later in the day tried our hand at it and have decided while Henry and Wayne work we will get together to practice. Although I have to admitt she got progresively better than I did!!! Above Eric and Henry are going at it. The trash talk was going strong too.
Zack and Dylan love playing this game as well and have gotten their share of jabs in with the older guys!!!!
The guys then proceeded on to play crouqet. Which Cameron called the old people game and he wasn't joking. In this photo the guys said they couldn't see the RED gates on the GREEN grass so Wayne paints them WHITE. If you ask me they weren't any brighter but hey, whatever works for them.
I really have to say I never thought this would be a conversation I would hear between my husband and son. Henry was trying to teach Zack how to play well. Poor Zack get being behind. He later determined Camerom must be right it is an old mans game that is why he couldn't win!!
My dear husband tends to be a bit competative in all he does. Zack looks like he is scared and running away.
This was so funny after the games they played they had to do their "english poses" you have Zack, Wayne, Henry and Eric.... they are too funny.
Ms. Anna got herself a new glider swing and she had that thing rocking with our without help.
This is me and my little Anna. One of my many that I love as my own.
Later that evening we went to CHS and hung out with family and friends. This is Julie and myself before it got dark enough to start.
Henry and the boys watching the fireworks. Of course the boys were tryingn to duck out of the picture.
These are just a few of the many good ones we had this year. We were thankful that Cburg still did fireworks this year. I heard on the news because of the economy many places weren't having them.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July
Henry, myself, Zachary and Dylan would like to wish you all a Happy 4th of July. I pray you remember the soilders that have fought and are fighting for freedom and protection. All gave some but some gave all.....
May God bless you and your family and be thankful that we live in a country that allows us the freedom to say what we like when we like without the fear of death, or punishment. Do not take for granted what our fore fathers did for us and the wonderful gift that was given us in this country. Remember that the signers of our Decleration put God first and I pray you will as well
Be happy and safe this holiday
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Happy Fathers day honey
Well here we are at another Fathers Day. I do have to say as far as dads go I picked a man for a husband that is a good father. He makes sure that the boys are have a great moral fiber and most importantly he is a man of God. I have seen that growth alot in the last few years. For that I am very thankful because alot of my girlfriends don't have that.
I married this man 14 years ago and we had 2 sons (one came before the marriage) Zack is 15 and Dylan is 12. So I went from a house full of women to all guys (even the dogs) The boys at times think that their dad is just harping on them all the time but he wants better for them and cares a great deal about their future. He surely doesn't want them to struggle the way we have.
The man in this picture is right up there with my daddy as dads go. He is such a great foundation in that family. He is the center of them all and has done a wonderful job at making God and family the most important things in life. Thank you Tommy for what you gave to me I love ya and Happy Fathers Day
This is our wonderful family with our growing children I could not have asked for a better blend...
Happy Fathers Day Henry I love you thank you for our children our marriage and our life....
Happy Fathers Day Daddy
So Sunday is Fathers Day and I have been blessed to have one of the best there is. My dad was blessed with 2 daughters 12 years apart. Was he a glutten for punishment!!!! Well, anyway I love him dearly despite my actions have not always shown that. I have put my daddy through so much with stupid decisions but he always has loved me and gave me the best advice he can. I love you daddy
This is my sister Julie, my daddy Rusty and me. My Dad had 2 daughters as you can see but out of that he got 2 great son in laws and 2 grandsons that love their Pawpaw dearly
My mom and dad have been married nearly 37 years (in September) that seems to be unheard of with alot of my friends. Despite the hard times they went through over all those years I believe they love each other more now than they ever did before. I am so lucky to have parents who have overcome alot of obstacles and love us and tell us the way it really it is.
I love you daddy.... Happy Fathers Day
Friday, June 19, 2009
Fallen off the wagon
Ok so I have fallen off the blogging wagon lately... geez been awhile. Let's see, probably no pics this time but i will do my best to get back on track. Since the 1sot of June not a whole heck of alot has been goin on. We got out of school on June 11th. Zack will be a sophmore and Dylan is goin into the 7th grade. Dylan also scored perfect on his math SOL. For those not in VA that is a standard of learing test the kids have to take here VERY IMPORTANT, or so they say.
We went to my nephew Daniels 5th grade graduation. My mother in law cannot believe he is gonna be in the middle school and she has no more grandbabies in elementary school.
We went to Asheboro Zoo with Dylan and his class had so much fun. Henry loves the zoo. I think we will go back before the summer is over. I hope we do so that we won't have 15 kids to keep up with. We stayed with Henrys cousin Thresa and her family that weekend and went to an extended Scott dinner. Like all of Henry's granddads siblings and their families. It was the first one and we all hope there are more.
Dylan just got back from his 4th year of 4H camp today. He loves it. He plans to go as a CIT (counselor in training) next year. He actually got to do a little of that this year and was the CIT in his lodge. They go to Smith Mountain Lake, very nice. He is tired tonight though and hit the bed before 9pm.
Zack has started his summer lifting and we just found out yesterday that he is old enough now to play softball with our church so he is very excited to do that. We are in the process of trying to find him a job. He gets his learners next month so money will have to start coming in a little to do the whole car thing. So if you know of anyone who employee a 15 year old for a few days a week (not on Sunday) let me know.
Henry is working and football is kicking back in early this year. We go to Galax (my hometown) on the 24th for a 7 on 7 tournament. That is where they play without alot of hitting and the coaches can be on the field.
We are heared to Henrys grandmothers 80th bday party next week too, we are looking forward to that. Also this fathers day weekend we will be on the lake with mom and dad and my sister and brother in law. I cannot wait.
My most favorite thing right now is that I am down 21 pounds. WOO HOO...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Update on our family
*Long blog lots of updates....
I have fallen off the wagon lately on my blogging so I need to get caught back up. We have had a lot going on lately the biggest thing starting with my sisters wedding. First of all I cannot believe how the time has flown by and she is a grown woman now. If you don't know us I should tell you we are 12 years apart in age.
She has found her soul mate and as I type they should be on their way home from what I am sure is a wonderful honeymoon for the last week in Jamacia. Don't you feel sorry for them!!!!
I have to say she made a beautiful bride to no surprise. I am so proud of her. She married a Grayson boy and they both seem to be very happy. I know they will have struggles as done any married couple. I pray that God will lead them on the most blessed journey far about anything they could imagine.
I thought too I would update you on the murder that took place a few weeks ago on our street. All we hear is not to worry. I am sure the police are doing a great job. I was told that the husband was brought in for a lie detector test. Other than that and lots of rumors and speculation I don't know anymore as of yet. I will say however Henry and I noticed that alot more company is around than there ever was before. I guess that could be a good thing. Who knows... I will let you know when I hear more.
On Friday morning we had a bit of excitement here at home. Dylan was outside just before 7am waiting on his bus. He looked over and walking out of our driveway was a full grown black bear. He came running back into the house yelling for me, which that in itself scared me. He told me what happened and I say the bear across the road. Poor Zack couldn't see him no contacts in yet. I went on Saturday and told the neighbors about him so they could be aware. They told me he has been around before and glad YES GLAD he is back. So now when we walk Radley we are on alert!!!!
