A Day In the Garden

We went with Judson's science class.

A most glorious day, as weather goes.

There were more but they were not easily corralled

Early Morning

We got up early to see the Lunar Eclipse

Luckily it was very easy to see, even in the burbs!

Soccer Time!

My little soccer player!  

He is getting so big!

He remained focused most of the game.

Although at one point, I had to laugh.

His opponent was pushing the ball right by him in the open field 

and Turner was looking over at the sidelines.

Totally oblivious.

For the most part, he was pretty into the game.

I love watching him play soccer.

He loves the social aspects and the running.

Ode to my Tween

My oldest is having a birthday.  I just wanted to give him a shout out.

Since day one, he has been an anomaly.   One of a kind.   In a good way.

I've heard it being defined as being a "crystal child".   Now, I'm not into hocus-pocus, pop-psychology.  However, if you google attributes of a "crystal child", you just might get a good picture of my guy. If you know him well, you will see that 90+% of those attributes listed, apply to him.

 Absolutely cannot tolerate what he perceives at injustice.  We never had to teach him tolerance for religion, race, etc.   It was just 'there'. 

Wisdom?  It's there too.  He told us once years ago, he tries not to turn down any opportunity because you never know when/if it might come around again.   That is why at the age of 8, he climbed Mt Laconte.  At the age of 10, he traveled to Ethiopia.  Today, he is on an archeological dig and white water rafting trip.

I was reading an autobiography he was writing for English.  Amazing, his understanding of who he is and what he hopes to do in life goes well beyond his years.

So, to my #1 son.  I applaud you.  I love you.  I admire you.  I hope someday to be as amazing as you.

Things That Make Me Smile

 Some of the pics are fuzzy but you cannot miss the smile on Ansley's face.

We decided the girl scout troop she was in was not a good fit for her/us.

We are dropping GS (or maybe just changing troops, not sure)

In the mean time, we have put her in the same home school co-op that Judson attends.

Those first 2 pics show the genuine happiness that she had her very first day of school.

The girls/kids were nice and accepting of her right off the bat.

(cannot say the same for the girls in her scout troop after all these years)

Evening walk.  Love it!

SuperMan

Sawyer in PT.  He thinks he is Peter Pan (The Robin Williams version)

What We Have Been Doing

Pretty boring around here!

(We are very happy with boring)

Tubing the 'Hooch in Helen, Ga

*no pics*

More Hair Cuts

Before

After

An ER visit

(no bones were broken)

Freezing Corn

(From a very nice neighbor)

Helping Dad with Car

IT's been a good week

How Bout YOu?

We are still around

We have been busy,

Funny how you look forward to summer in hopes of a break.

Doesn't seem to be as relaxing as we had hoped.

Sawyer's chemo is a trial to get regulated.

Just pop over to Caring Bridge to read up on his stuffs.

We are at some doctor at least once a week.

Judson is in Boy Scouts.  Unlike Cub Scouts,

Boy Scouts meet during the summer.

All is well though.

Turner had his Cub Scout Demolition Derby today.

He came out VICTORIOUS!!!!!!!

 The Winning Vehicle!

The kids enjoy the water....

Especially in the hot, humid South.

The heat required a haircut too....

My motto is "If you can take care of your own hair,

you can pick the style.  If I have to take care of your hair,

I pick the style"

I picked the style.

Judson and Randy ran in the Peachtree Road Race again.

And 4/6 of us visited Nana and Pop.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Too Busy To Take Pictures

Seems we've been a bit busy.

So busy, that I've not taken very many pictures.

We are enjoying our summer.

Sleep overs.

Visits with Grandmothers.

Trips to the pool.

(Sawyer has had his share of doctor's appointments)

I did order the 2014-2015 curriculum this week.

(Bluck...let's not think about school right now)

We have more summer to enjoy.

More camps.

More scouts. (Yes, even in summer)

(Back to back weekends of scouts:  Demolition derby,

summer camp out, tubing the Hooch.  That's just July!)

More friends to visit.

It's a good vacation.

Hope everyone is enjoying some fun in the sun!

Happy Father's Day

We had a wet and wild one here.

Neither Randy nor I were able to spend it with our fathers

but we did speak with them over the phone.

Meanwhile....

Is it wrong to make Randy to grill on Father's Day?

Summer = Camps

It's been a big week

Ansley had Cooking Camp

(while also visiting my Mom)

Judson had sleep over Boy Scout Camp

(no pics, sorry)

Turner had Cub Scout Day Camp.

It's been a quiet week for Sawyer and me, since Dad was on a business trip.

All will be back under the same roof in mere hours.

Let the fighting begin!

I also took Turner for a belated birthday dinner.

This is our Happy Place!