Charlotte's Web???

I love the sounds, sights, and feel of the early mornings when I am outside taking care of the animals.  It is complete peace in it's true form.  The other morning I was outside and came across this "picture".  The sun glistened just right off of this web and the pigs stood long enough for me to run back in the house to grab the camera.

I think they are looking for the word written in the web.

Chey's Musical Adventure

This year Cheyenne had the choice of either joining band or orchestra through the music program at the middle school.  She decided that she wanted to learn how to play the violin.  The first week of school she was so excited to be able to bring her violin home to play for us.

Super excited to play what she had learned in just the first day.

I made the kids do a silly pose to tease.  Yes, we were just kidding.  Not bad at all!  We're proud of you Chey!

 

Men At Work

It's that time of year again!  On these nice weekend days we're slowly working at building our wood pile for the winter.

Dad and his helper.

Way to go Jack-jack!

 

Volleyball Season 2012

Volleyball season is in full swing.  Games are usually 2 nights a week with practices averaging 2 nights also.  Both of the girls play the same nights so nights do tend to get a little long, but the girls are having lots of fun and that's really all that matters.

First Day Of School 2012

Summer vacation is officially over.  The kids started school Tuesday, September 4, 2012.  The first day went without a glitch.

Hannah's first day of 8th grade.  Up early and ready to go.  She goes to the high school for first hour so she catches a ride into school on the high school bus.

Cheyenne's first day of 6th grade.  She is super excited to be a middle schooler.

Jack-jack's first day of 3rd grade.  He is all alone at the elementary school this year--no big sisters to boss (show) him around.

Getting so big!  Where does the time go!?!

A quick picture with Mom.  All I have to say is that I am feeling quite old!  Yes, Hannah has passed me up with Chey and Jack-jack not too far behind.

Chey and Jack-jack waiting for their bus.

And there they go!

 

2012 Baseball Season Complete

It was a warm summer for baseball.  There were a couple of times games were canceled because of the heat.  All in all it was a good season and everyone walked away proud.

Jack-jack played his last game hard.  He had no hits, but made a couple of plays in the field.  Orioles walked away with one last win for the season.  Good by team Orioles!  We'll have to wait and see what team we play for next year.

Chey's mighty Rubicon team walked away with first place trophies for the league.  The girls worked and played hard.  They are so fun to watch!  It was a well done season.  Way to go girls.  I can't wait for another round next year!

We don't have a picture of Hannah from her last game because it was canceled.  Hannah's team also walked away with first place trophies for their age in the league.  They really are a great group of girls that work hard and well together.  They too are so much fun to watch!  Again, I can't wait for next season.  Way to go!

Last night Rubicon held their annual award ceremony and pot luck which is something that is a lot of fun.  The kids received their trophies and their stats.  The coaches really make it a neat experience for the kids.  They are great!  Thank you to all!!!

Cheyenne and her team.  Chey is 4th from the left in the stripped tank top.

Hannah 1st from left in back row (standing).

Family Pictures

Who knew one could get excited over getting church pictures in the mail?!?

This year we got our pictures taken for the church directory.  We went in insisting that we are not going to buy anything.  Of course it ended up we did.  Glad we did!  It probably won't be for another 5 years until we have them done again.