Their first day at school

Sorry girls for not blogging lately, I have been so busy!!!! But, we FINALLY have some good news. We are being transferred to Georgia. We don't know the exact day, but very soon!! The kids also, started school this week, on monday. These are some of the pictures that I snapped of their first day!!!
As you can see, Bubba had to cut his mohawk before he went back to school. He wasn't very happy about that. But, they ended up having a pretty good week at school.

YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE........

Today was a day like no other!! It should go down in history books!! I have never been more proud.... Jacob had a game today against the Steelers.... Well, he has been practicing so hard and really giving it his all....so, Coach Mike let him play the 2 back position.....(he got to run the ball).... so...at the 40 yard line he started his run....he ran a little left and the straight up the middle before he turned on his juke juice for about 35 yards......


Then, on the next play, there was a bad hike, but he picked it up.......there was a guy here and a guy there, and a guy on his knees right in front of him.....he did a spin juke....and TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!Needless to say, this is the face we pretty much saw all day!! And we heard the story about 250 times!!! But, we couldn't be more proud of our ol #49!!! I am sure some of you will be getting phone calls tomorrow....after school that is!!! Even the greatest football players still have to attend the 3rd grade!!!

Ship creek

Today we took the babies down to Cottonwood park. There, they have a creek called Ship creek. The kids love to feel how cold this water is. It flows down from a glacier, I think. I know this water is take your breath away cold. They were walking in it, collecting rocks, and Shane even convinced Jacob to lay down in it, but he only did it for a second. It was pretty funny!! Needless to say, it was a great day for us to be together!!

Faith can move mountains....

My photo editing software is not cooperating with me tonight, so I had to pull from an oldie!!! As you can see this one was taken last winter..... But I love the pink sunset that is on top of these mountains! My faith has been tested and tested here lately!! But, I keep believing that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. I thought and thought about how I could take a picture of something that you can't see!! And then it hit me, duh, you live around all kinds of mountains.... and faith can move the mountains..

Today I watched the movie Facing Giants!! This movie hit home to me... especially since I have been facing them alot lately. God says 365 times in the Bible 'Do not fear'. It is amazing that this also coincides with how many days are in a year. So, everyday, you have nothing to fear if God is on your side!! I truly believe that God is on my side!! I was told yesterday that I was never part of the Army's plan..... But, I kept pressing on and now, I am seeing God work through my actions. He is making support groups for the families whose soldier comes home with PTSD and TBI's(traumatic brain injuries). He is also making new paperwork for these families to fill out if they need to take their kids with them to appointments in other states.... All of this because I have stood up and had FAITH that God would put me where He wants me to be and doing what he wants me to do...

Perky???

One day while in the McDonald's drive thru, I looked up to admire the mountains all around me and this is what I saw! And just what do you think it looks like??? Doesn't it look so perky?????

NO, Peas, NO!!!!

Mac has been running a temperature for about 3 days now, and I took her to the doctor yesterday. He said that she has a urinary tract infection... So, he gave her some antibiotics to take and she HATES it!!! She is the first of my kiddos to HATE taking her medicine! Everytime she sees the syringe full of her medicine this is what she does! She always covers her eyes...I guess she thinks if she covers her eyes, that I can't see her anymore..... Little does she know.....Today she started covering her mouth!!! It is actually kinda funny!

Three muskateers!

Somebody(nana) wrote me and said they wanted pictures of ALL 3 of the kiddos.. So, here they are!!! I finally rounded them all up together to get this one! They took time out of their busy schedule just for this!! And I got 3 smiles too, whew!!! These babies are our pride and joy!! We thank God everyday that he chose us to raise them!

A softer side

On the football field, he is Mr. Destructo, but he still finds time for his baby sister.. He is such a boy, complete with frogs, getting muddy, and being rough. But, he loves his sisters, and no matter what they say, they love him too. In this picture, he is so delicate and loving, I guess just a softer side of my boy!!

The other dynamic duo

Sorry guys, my life has been turned upside down lately.....having to fight with the Army!!! And ya know, the army has a lot of experience!! But, I have a LOT of will power!! I never have given up very easily, just ask mom and dad!!! LOL! The same birdie that flew to Heathers house also flew by mine and said I needed to post some more pics of the kids!! So, here is Emily and her friend, Jamie! I kinda like her, I wonder if it is the name thing! Jamie's brother is part of the dynamic duo that I posted earlier.... So, while the boys are playing some football, these two are playing girlie things!!

Old Glory

This photo was also taken at the gym. This flag is huge, hanging from the ceiling. I was standing practically right under it!! Just look at the colors in our flag! They are beautiful!


I just want to thank you guys so much for praying for us!! We are postponing our trip to Seattle as things just didn't work out. However, I feel that God has another purpose for us! I believe that God is using us to open doors for other wounded warriors and their families. Just keep praying that God will direct us in the path that HE wants us to go.

Fun at the gym!!

Emily had her cheer camp in the gym on post!!! So, after the camp was over, it was time to play....The gym has an obstacle course complete with tires to run through, ropes to climb, a dangling ladder to climb, monkey bars, chin up bars, balance beams and a rock climbing wall--a total kids paradise! In this picture she is on a balance beam that is in the air about 8-9 feet. She had no problems walking across!! (There is net just in case!) I thought it was a cool shot looking up at her!
On the other side of the gym, they have a boxing ring! As you can see my little man is schooling another little boy on how to hit focus mitts! He must be the gym's new combatives instructor! He had better not get to used to this being in the ring thing!! This is one thing that mom just couldn't handle!!

An update on Shane...... we got some good news on Friday!! We are going to be leaving soon to go down to Seattle for an evaluation to get a spinal cord stimulator!! I have been fighting everyday for this since March, but actually talking with a person down there for about 5 weeks now!!! So, when they called on Friday and said that we are to go this week, I was ecstatic!!! I finally feel like things are getting done!! But, with the Army, until we get on that plane, I won't believe it!! Keep praying, I can see God working!!

Rah, Rah, Rah!!!

This whole week Emily has been going to cheer camp.. She has loved every second of it, and even got upset with me when I showed up to pick her up!! Imagine that!!! (Shelia, I know that Pooh wouldn't have acted that way!!LOL)
At her camp they learned a cheer, a dance and 3 stunts. They are going to compete in November. They did really well!!

This is her cartwheel!!! Look how fast she was going around! Looks like you can see right through her leg!

Have a good weekend guys!!!

Panthers vs. Steelers

AHHHHHH, KICKOFF!!!!

Jacob had his first official game tonight! They were against the Steelers.... There was some big boys on that team... Jacob was blocking a guy that was a whole head taller than him... But, that didn't matter to him. He still knocked that boy flat on his back everytime!! Here is a picture of him on a tackle. I think this was who the ball was kicked to on the kick off...

They ended up winning 30-0. Yeah, Panthers!!! This is the sign of victory!! Notice his "war" paint, and his muscles!! He is my hero of this game!!!

Riley Roos

These came in a package about two weeks ago or so.... Yes, it was a package from Nana and Pop..... These are Mac's riley roos! These shoes are made to be super comfy!! They kinda remind me of Em's ballet shoes... Mac loves them.. What I like most about this pic is that her feet are crossed. This is the way she sits all the time! Too cute...kicked back and chillin'!!

Dynamic Duo

I think this picture speaks for itself.....INTIMIDATION!!!!!

Today was the jamboree!! This is where all teams get together and do an exhibition game, where they show off their new uniforms, their players, and their stuff!! Although, we all know we can't use our best plays because then the other teams will know what we REALLY got!! Everything went very well!! The boys did really good!! These Mitey Mites can weigh up to 90 pounds!! Talk about scary for mom. My baby only weighs 70 lbs. with his jacket, shoes and hat on!! UGH! Jacob isn't scared though, he now calls himself the waterboy and says that he has his tacklin' fuel ready!! He also says that the train is comin', CHOO! CHOO!!!

Following in Dad's footsteps

Jacob loves to put on his camoflauge and perform missions... Just so happens that Mackie was one of his POW's that he was saving today... I love the look on his face.. So intent!!! He always says he is going to go in the Army just like dad. I just hope that he goes to college first and then he can decide!!!

Also, look at the sunflowers in the background!! They have grown so much over the past couple of days!!

Details

These are my detail pics for tonight. As you can see on Emily's hands, she has blisters. This is from playing on the monkey bars at football practice. She also does penny drops on the uneven bars for at least 2 hours a night, non stop. Just over the last week, she developed these!!
This is the picture that I actually took for the challenge.. I thought and thought of what I could do, and then right before my eyes there it was!!!! It was with me all along...My hands!!! We all have these lines, and I thought it was perfect for the details challenge!! It just goes to show you, that sometimes you can look and look, but the answers are really right in front of you!!!

Best Friends

Emily has a new best friend!!! Her name is Tiffany! For 3 years now, there hasn't been any girls on our street that have been Emily's age. She has prayed and prayed for a friend to come move into a house around us.. I told you that my kids have a direct line to God. Well, he answered her prayer...he answers most of her prayers pretty quickly....(he know's how she is!LOL!) Tiffany moved in 2 doors down and she is one week older than Em!!! How cool is that.. And I must say that having another girl around the house is quite different than having Jacob's friends over!!! Boys love to run around all the time and eat everything in the house that doesn't eat them first.....But little girls, sit and talk quietly!! They don't run around, they take their shoes off before coming inside, and all they do is drink a Hi-C every now and then!!! It really took me by surprise!! Just look at the joy on Emily's face!! She is so happy that she has a friend!! And I am so happy for her!

Little red tomato

This is my tomato plant! I am so proud, I FINALLY have a ripe little tomato! I guess it is too little for a sandwich, but maybe I can just eat it plain. I will just have to savor it a little longer. But, at least this year, one turned red!!