Pumpkin Painting

Silver Foxes and a Spirit Flame

We were finally able to go to one of our niece's soccer games, and it really paid off because Cassidy scored two goals! Way to go!

Also, we went to see our nephews, Zachary and Noah, play football. Norah was there to cheer them on (sort of).

First Day of School! First Day of School!

Remember when Nemo bounced over and over again on and around his dad chanting "First day of school!"? Well, that wasn't how the first day of school was in our house, but the kids were pretty excited to get going.... and a little nervous.

Norah started kindergarten, and we're really excited about where she is. We really like her teacher and her school and her principal- everything! We think that this year will be a great experience for her, and we are looking forward to how the Lord will use her school experience to grow and learn in new ways. She has been very nervous starting out, but it is good for her to be stretched. We're praying that her anxieties and worry ease and that she will learn to trust in the Lord.

Haddon is at the same pre-school as last year, but has a new teacher. We're praying that this year will go well and that his new teacher will become a wonderful ally as we help him speak more and communicate more and move towards being in a typical classroom setting. He's also meeting with a speech therapist once a week. During those times Casey or myself can learn more tools and skills to help Haddon progress his language development.

 Norah was a bit nervous. You can see it on her face! Poor dear!

 One final hug from dad... and a little nudge! Go on Norah! You're gonna do great!

No fear. No worries. He owns this school.

When we dropped him off, we just walked right in, and that was it. He's a champ!

The Only Time We'll EVER Wear Green and Yellow

We are orange. For those of you outside the state of Oregon, that means that we root for the Oregon State Beavers. With that said, we still cheer for a team in green, white and yellow... but NOT the University of Oregon's Ducks. No.

We are cheering (literally) for Team Upward!

Upward Sports is an organization formed to reach kids with the gospel through sports. This year our home church is hosting flag football and cheerleading, and Norah is a cheerleader! Check out the fun that we get to have every Saturday.

Two Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed: Part Deux

Two Little Monkeys Jumping Dancing on the Bed,

Nink shook her bum while H stood on his head.

Mama grabbed the camera, their Dad, and said,

"Quick! Let's watch our monkeys dancing on the bed!"

The Big One

The Oregon State Fair is a big fair. This year there was a dinosaur exhibit, and so we headed out to enjoy the sights and smells (well, some of the smells) of Oregon's Big One.

We Welcome Kylie Marie

As we reached July, we just waited and waited for Kyle and Kari (Casey's brother and his wife) to have their second child. It's a bit more suspenseful to wait for their kids to be born because they like to keep the gender a mystery! Boy? Girl? We were very excited to meet this new little one.

But the day came, and on July 11th, National Free Slurpee Day, we got the pleasure of meeting Kylie Marie. She has been an instant hit in our family, and we are so blessed to add her among the ones we love.