Brenden's Got A "Situation"

Wrestling season started and Brenden has had to drop some weight. He is down to 5% body fat. They haven't had any meets yet, but I will post pictures when they do.

Best Buds

There are some moments I just really treasure! One of my favorite things is to watch all the boys playing together, without any fighting. It's like a small sliver of time opens up and they are just my baby boys again. They were playing ball in the backyard yesterday and I took a few pictures. They were smiling, laughing and enjoying each others company. So great!

Last XC Letter

Brenden was honored for being a senior at the Fall Sports Awards. He got another varsity letter for cross country and was also given a pen with his name engraved on it. I got to stand and be recognized as a "senior parent"...weird! I am sure this year will continue to feel strange, as we experience Brenden getting closer and closer to graduating. It's all good...he is such a blessing to us!

Longfellow #13

Rion is still playing basketball. His team has only lost once!

Time Of Transition

Well, for those of you who haven't heard, Russell's job in Terre Haute has ended. We have always known this day would come and God has been preparing us for some time now. We prayed and waited on Him for direction about our next step. God opened an amazing door and met above and beyond every need! The difficult part is that Russell's new job is in Aiken, South Carolina. We will all be moving there when the school year is over, so Brenden can graduate from North. For now, Russell will be working away from home and coming back once a month. I watched my husband walk away this afternoon, headed toward an airplane that would take him to the next big adventure for all of us. It was heart-breaking to let him go, but we both have complete peace that we are in God's will. He will be back for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas. Until then, we will take it one day at a time. We love you Russell and miss you terribly!

Sweet 16

Jerrod is officially 16 today! I can't believe how fast the years go by. Each one seems faster than the last. Jerrod is just a fantastic human being and we are proud to be able to call him our son!

Brenden's A Voter!

Happy 14th!

Darec turned 14 yesterday. Wow, time flies! He has grown so much this last year and has become quite an amazing young man. We are so proud of him!




By the way, middle school football season is over. Darec's team made it to the championship game...and lost. :(