A Little Family Fun

So this mom is finding out that as your kids get older there is just more and more going on.  We pretty much have a sport or church activity every night of the week.  So if we do happen to have a little time together we do our best to make it fun.  Here are a couple of photos of Homecoming and of our trip to Ceder Creek Orchard. 

8th Grade Volleyball

Ellie has had a great time playing volleyball the past month.  One of her strengths is her serving.  She had 95.1 % accuracy for the season.  Some games she had 100% of serves go over.  Pretty impressive to this mom.   I loved to watch her because not only did she focus and try her best, but she also cheered on her peers.  I observed her even praising those who really struggled.  That makes this mom so proud!

                                                                                                                                

The smile on your face when your ankle is healed and you are back on the volleyball court.

2nd place in your home tournament!

Tackle Football

Sam has been waiting for years to play tackle football. Although his mom was a bit nervous Sam was ready to start.  He seems to be having fun although he is on the offensive line and he says he prefers defense so you can tackle people!

He is number 74 on the Cowboys team.

His dad and his Godfather Bruce joined in on the fun of the first game.  These would be the two that introduced Sam to football..

Number 74 in action

First Day of School

 The first day of school seems like ages ago now.  Ellie is back at Junior High and Sam started something new with being at an intermediate school for 5th and 6th grade.  I also made a change and teach early childhood special education at Woodson Kindergarten Center.  So far I am loving my change to kindergarten. 

Ellie had an ankle sprain during much of September but it healed and all is well!