Daddy's on TV!

Matt has been destined for television stardom since I have met him. He has such charisma and charm that comes across on film and TV. Plus he pretty darn handsome, too. He was approached by the cable news network YNN (Your News Now) for a weekly segment about all things construction. It comes on every Saturday every few hours on the :35. It has been a blast to see them on TV. I think the kids just think it is normal to see Daddy on TV since they have seen him working on his blog videos.

Matt, I am so proud of you!

Too precious

My conversation tonight with Alivia:

Alivia: Anna (her BFF) is the 3rd nicest person I know.
Me: Who are the first and second nicest?
Alivia: God. . . then you. . . then Daddy. . . then Anna. So I guess Anna is the 4th nicest person I know.

OK. Melt my heart. That precious girl. She makes me a better person and I pray that when I let her down God will give her grace to forgive me.

Spring Break at the Ranch

We invited the Kinslow family out to the Ranch in Bertram for a day of fishin', shooting' and eaten'. We almost did not go because it was so rainy in Austin but I am so glad we forged ahead. We had scattered rain throughout the day but nothing that prevented us from having fun. The kids all get along so well. I am so glad that Austin Classical has allowed us to get to know this precious family. I am looking forward to more fun adventures together in the future!

The kids enjoy digging in the dirt

The gang!

Looking over the field as you drive out

My big catch!

Mia, John and Will

Mr. Dickey (the neighbor) has a big tractor the kids loved climbing on

The shooting range!

Mud, mud mud

Can you see me now?

Soccer!

Soccer has been a fun event for our family this Spring. Some other Austin Classical Families have been involved with Lone Star Soccer Club so we decided to join up this semester. It has been great. The best part is seeing good friends on Saturday morning and having help with carpool. Another bonus is that Alivia and Will practice on the same day and time. And all the kids play on Saturday within an hour of one another. Even John gets to participate in Soccer Shots on Saturday while Sister and Brother are playing. Lone Star uses the "new ball method" which means that anytime a ball goes out the coaches simply throw another ball in so the kids have the most time playing the game. This is Alivia and Will's first real exposure to a team sport and they have both done well. Alivia and her BFF Anna are the only girls on the team. I am not sure soccer will be a lifetime sport for either of them but it has been a good introduction.

Team England - Will, Morgan, Bailey and Mia

Alivia and her BFF Anna

Team Ireland (and the only girls on the team!)

Off week for sister - doing crafts on the sideline :-)

Mom's Hip Surgery

Mom had her right hip replacement surgery on Tuesday March 11th. It is so hard to see my parents getting older. Dad had hernia surgery about 2 weeks ago! She is recovering well and we continue to pray against infection. I am amazed at how quickly they get patients up out of bed. Literally 8 hours after surgery she had gotten up to go to the bathroom. We are hoping that she will be able to go home tomorrow. It is about a 6 week recovery time.

First PT session the DAY OF SURGERY! Crazy.

The People I Love Most

Matt saw the lighting was pretty the other day so he had all the kids sit in John's rocking chair and shot away. I just love these shots. I just love these people. I am so blessed.

John will turn 4 next month!

Will is 6 years old

Matt was shocked by how grey his hair looked here - it IS getting grey but the light really accentuates it - he's still as handsome as ever!

Baby Matthew turned 2 last month

Alivia is 8 years old

BATHTIME!

Matt usually bathes the boys alone in the bath, but every now and then Alivia still jumps in with them. It gets really crowded but they were having a blast the other night together. Not sure how much longer we will be able to have them all 4 in the tub together. . .