Catch-Up

"In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."

It has been a long time....

I always try to at least get on when we celebrate one of our children's

birthdays, but I let one get by me.

Ethan turned 14 in September!

We got up and sang to him with a candle stuck in his breakfast.

Then I surprised him by taking him to a movie.

House at the End of the Street.

We like to watch scary movies together and this was the first time we went to

one in the theater together.

It was great. We enjoyed the movie and just hanging out together.

Then Tommy surprised Ethan with going out for sushi for dinner.

It is so nice to have teenagers that still like to hang out with their parents.

The following weekend our daughter Rachel was a Munchkin in the

High School's version of The Wizard of Oz.

She is in 4th grade and tried out by singing and dancing.

She did great! She was so excited to be in a play.

I think that was her first of many to come.

She also moved up in Tumbling class by doing 5 back flips in a row.

Leah and Sarah are in Tumbling too.

This is Sarah's first time and she loves it!

It is sweet to see the three of them together on the Tumbling floor.

They will pass by each other and give a high five.

They practice a lot! And it has really brought them even closer.

Brandon is taking the PSAT this weekend.

Yikes! Time is flying!

He is such a talented and creative artist. I pray he gets to use

what he loves to do to make a career.

His newest creation was designing a Movie Poster in class.

The class voted for the top 2 and the teacher said he was going to make

a real Movie Poster for the winners.

Well, he won! I can't wait to see Brandon's poster!

It's great that his classmates appreciate his talent too.

Noah is having an awesome year at school.

Next big project is the Science Fair.

He loves Science. I look forward to seeing what he comes up with.

Jacob finally got his 3 yr pictures done.

So handsome!

He had to wear his cowboy boots of course.

Cameron had another fever episode.

We are taking him to a Specialist next week.

Looks like Cam might have a Periodic Fever Syndrome called PFAPA.

Hopefully we get the answers we need next week.

Right now, he is battling croup.

Tommy and I got our physicals done. We are all good!
But the next week I did break out with Shingles.
Not fun.
Guess I let stress get to me too much.
Lots of changes in my life in the last year.
Some have been hard to get through and accept.
Let Go Let God - right?
I also just went in for my follow-up Echocardiogram.

Last time it showed Prolapse Valve with mild to moderate regurgitation.

Doctor wanted to check if the regurgitation had changed.

I'm not on medication or anything - but it did change.

For the better!

Somehow it is only mild this time.

No progression - actually appears that I have improved.

Well, giving that one to God and all of my family and dear friends

that have prayed for me. God is good.

Tommy is doing well.

We are working like crazy to clear out the basement.

There is so much stuff down there!

We've been donating a ton.

This weekend we get to watch Ethan in his school's musical.

Thoroughly Modern Millie.

I have never seen this one. I am excited!

I always enjoy the musicals.