Life Lately

We are getting ready to be in the busy season of life again.  Even though there is snow on the ground, Spring activities are starting up.  We had originally planned for all 4 kiddos to play soccer.  Addi became very adamant that she didn't want to play.  Payton really wanted to be a soccer star, but we couldn't get her on a team that worked with her dance and art schedule.  So, we have Karsyn and Evan signed up to play.  Right after I registered Karsyn, she decided that she wasn't interested anymore. Ugh!  We went to Academy over the weekend and she picked out pink shin guards, pink cleats, pink wrist sweat bands, and a pink water jug.  Now, she can't wait!  She even tried to convince Evan that she needed to wear his sports goggles. Big Brother gave her a no on that one. lol.  Evan got picked up to be on a Rec Plus team.  It's through the same soccer club, but he's on a more competitive league.  Rec Plus teams are hand picked by their coaches and most of the coaches are either licensed or going through the process.  This season is going to be different for Evan, but it's a really good opportunity for him.  The only downside is that we'll have to do a lot more traveling.

Wednesday Night Church

 We have finally, FINALLY found a church home.  After searching what seems like forever, we joined the church that we have been visiting for a few months this Sunday morning.  Honestly, I couldn't be more excited.  It's a smaller church with great children's programs.  A fun club for the kids just started on Wednesday evenings.  The kids will wear vests and earn patches for learning their memory verses and other awards.  They wrap up services by playing games in the gym.  I loved watching the kids play last week.  I was also a little in shock when I saw Karsyn.  She's wearing the pink pants.  She looks like such a big girl!!!

 School has been going really good for all of the kids.  Payton wore this dress to church on Sunday and plans to wear it again tomorrow.  She's giving her big presentation over the Dust Bowl to her Gifted and Talented class.  Last year, she did an outstanding job and I expect her to do no less this year. Evan got hired to be an after school math tutor.  He'll do tutoring sessions once a week.  He's also going to start working on trumpet solo for band contest.  His academic team is working hard to get ready for State.  Big guy is busy!!!  Addi is amazing us with how well she is learning to read.  It blows me away!  Karsyn is doing really good in school too.  I think she is more than ready for preschool next year.  She only has one more school year until she's in full day school.  How did that happen?

We've been trying to visit Grandma Shirley as much as possible.  Can you tell that Addi is her girl?  You can just see the love they have for each other in this picture.  Tests revealed that Grandma's cancer is worse than we originally anticipated.  She started treatment this week.  Grandma and Grandpa have such strong faith and are staying in good spirits.  Please keep them in your prayers.