Labor Day 2018

Labor Day is always a mixed bag. We all go the lakehouse but it seems stressful for everyone. This year was no different. Dad had invited some friends to come out to Bertram so he was totally preoccupied with that. Mom can't be out in the sunlight because of her skin issues. I decided to go along with the crew to Bertram. It was HOT. The birds were not flying. John and Will like to be with Uncle Peyton because he's an excellent shot and they can get his birds for him. 

Headed out to go hunt

Sunflower field in Bertram

Peyton and Will

Matt and I sweating it out

I'd much rather be surfing than hunting anyway

John wake boarding

New School Year!

 The passage of time is more acute with the start of school. It is always so bittersweet. They have gotten so big! This year will be a big one for me and homeschooling. I will have to homeschool four kids! Thankfully Alivia is very independent and Will is getting there. I will have Donna here to help me on Tuesday and Thursday. Here we go!!!

John still likes his clothes very tight and essentially hates the uniform - but he looks so handsome!

Will is one of the tallest in his class

This kids has grown leaps and bounds - both emotionally and physically. He is ready for Kinder!

Such a beautiful girl inside and out.

Love this picture so much!

School of Logic girls 

Will has Ms. Gilmore - she is a brand new teacher

Matthew has Mrs. Foshea - I am so thankful for her!

Mrs. Balmilero is the BEST and will be so good for John. She is so kind and encouraging.

Mimi Update

One Last Summer Hurrah!me and

I realized this summer what a wonderful place the lakehouse is. It's only an hour away and the kids just love it. It really is a special place. I decided to take the kids out for a week with just me and invite anyone who wanted to join us to come out. It turned out to be really fun. Matt was able to join us on the weekend and my friends came during the week at various times to have fun and play. I got the courage to drive the boat and am glad I did.

John really started to get the hang of wake boarding this summer. Do you see Will's splint! He broke his wrist a few days before we went out there when he fell of his hoverboard. But he managed so well!

The Minor kids

Sampling of my friends that came - Cassidy Ingle, Rachael Dagani, Erin Minor, Cici Scott, me, and Melissa

These two adore each other

These two also adore each other

All the KIDS! They all go to ACS and get along great

The Moms! Katie Foshea is in this one

The kids loved to "submarine" behind the boat - hilarious

Here they are again - submarining!

Go John!

My girl

Cici and Rachael

Tubing was a big hit too

I am so glad Matthew caught this big fish!

my and my girl

Pine Cove and Mimi Camp for the kids

While the big kids were at Pine Cove overnight camp, Matthew was met at our house by Donna. Then Donna took Matthew to Mimi's house for "Mimi Camp" for the week. Pine Cove is only a week long and it is located in Columbus, Texas between Austin and Houston. It is not the prettiest camp but the kids sure have fun. I am so glad the cabins have A/C because it is sweltering when they are there. 

I sure love this lady - Donna is the BEST. I don't know what I would do without her!

Dropping the big girls off at Outback Pine Cove - I'm so glad they have each other

Their counselor for the week - Pinky

So glad Alivia had Caroline there with her for the week

This was John's first time at Silverado Pine Cove. Will was there to show him the ropes - I am not sure who was more relieved to have who there with him. :-)

One of the few letter we got from John - they do these cool electronic letters so you get them quickly

Will's letters are always hard to read - he gets so homesick. He does NOT like camp

Alivia loves camp! 

Character boomerang for Alivia - Joyful, Kind, Intentional

For Will - Enduring, Respectful, Trustworthy

For John - Adventurous, Amiable, Tactful

So glad these cute kids are back home!