Sunday, October 14, 2018

Fall 2018

 Fall is flying by - here are some highlights.
 Visit to Texas A & M for Alivia
Fall Ball for John
ACS Track for Will
Daddy weekend in Carrizo with John
Pulled teeth for Matthew
ACS Volleyball for Alivia



Alivia got to go see Texas A & M and go to a game with the Ellistons! Keith and Lauren both went there so I am sure it was fun to get a tour from them. This is a famous restaurant in College Station (I have no idea what it is)

The Corps at A & M is really cool.

All Ball for John! He played a on a great team with a great coach. It was a good introduction for him

He got the game ball for playing well one game
I have to admit ACS Cross Country has been a great experience for Will

Ascend Run with the Kampman

Josiah and Simon ran with Will as well

First Cross Country meet ever! It was amazing to see all the schools competing


This run was neat through this forest

Run Will Run!


I'm so glad he finished. Good job, Will


Some ACS folks came to cheer them on

John won the Big Buck contest at Los Cazadores so he and Daddy had a fun weekend together in Carrizo


Picking up his prizes from Los Cazadores - a trophy and a bag
They had a blast together in Carrizo



When I took Matthew to the dentist, I NEVER expected them to pull four teeth that day! He handled it like a champ.
Here's the after shot. He also had a weird rash (poison ivy) on his face that was causing his face to swell so he hardly looked like the same child from the day before.


ACS Volleyball was another fun sport to watch. The girls got so much better. Here is Alivia with Coach Loerch


What great group of girls

Sunday, September 2, 2018

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



Monday, August 13, 2018

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.

Monday, July 30, 2018

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