Janey's Accident

Janey had surgery on her right arm today. She broke both bones in her arm while doing a cartwheel - while on a mat at gymnastics -she wasn't even messing around. How weird is that?

Since she broke both bones, she said her arm was all floppy - GROSS!!

She wasn't feeling the best, but after a bit Kenneth started picking on her and she perked up a lot!

Kenneth picked out this fluffy green pillow for her to help keep her arm elevated.

Summer Picnic

I love working at home! It makes so many more things possible during the summer.

The weather was really good today so we decided to take our lunch to the park.

Apparently, this is Kenneth's serious picture taking face??

I had to snap the pictures I could while he was occupied with other things.

But look at how blue the sky is in the background!

After lunch we just laid on the blanket for a while and chatted.

Kenneth then wanted me to roll him up like a burrito. This is something that we use to do when he was little and he loved it......he still does!

He still cracks me up!

After an hour we headed back home and I was able to get right back to work.

Technology truly is a blessing that allows me to spend more time with my family while still getting my work done!

Last Day of Junior High

Here he comes....

I can't believe that a whole school year has already passed!

He thinks that it was silly I insisted on taking pictures.

Mike thought it was silly too, but they indulged me and posed for a couple of quick shots.

I can't believe how big he is getting.

Just recently, he finally passed me up in the height department. It makes me sad that he is growing so fast, but I am truly proud of the person he is becoming!

I am soooo excited that he is home for the summer!!!!

Can you tell?

He did fantastic this year and I just got his report card and he earned a 3.88 GPA.

We are so proud of him!!

S.O.S. Kits

I can't believe that summer break is here already! Tomorrow is the last day of school for kids in our area. I am excited for the break, but sad at the same time that Kenneth is finishing up his final days of jr high. We have a tradition that we do something fun to celebrate the last day of school. Kenneth gets to pick the activity....I am not sure what that will be yet, I just know it includes going out to eat. I will have to post more details after tomorrow's adventure.

I wanted to do something fun this year for my young women too. After talking with the other leaders we came up with the idea of doing a "Summer of Service". We put together little kits that I will deliver to each young woman tomorrow as soon as school is out.
Thanks to Steph at www.somewhatsimple.com for allowing us to use the cute journal label!
And a big THANKS to my friend, Jessica, for all of her cute ideas!!!

We challenged them to do an act of service every day this summer. There is a journal included for them to record what they are doing each day. The letter explains why the other things were included in the kit. For example...."Remember, it is always KOOL to AID others."  

Plus, we wanted to congratulate them on finishing another year of school!

These were fun and really simple to make.

I love all the fun ideas that I found via Pinterest!

I am so excited to deliver these tomorrow!!

Final Game of the Season

I always find some of the warm up exercises entertaining :)

Kenneth throwing the ball in...

The entire team one final time.

The ride home proved to be umm....interesting.

The start of the ride was great. We were just chatting away and having a good time. Then all of the sudden a smell started to over power me and it was horrendous!

I asked what happened and Kenneth and Josh both denied doing anything. Then I realized they had both taken their shoes off. It was HORRIBLE!!

The next thing I know it was getting stronger and I finally figured out that Josh had put his feet on the console next to me and Kenneth had his feet on my seat near the headrest. They thought it was pretty funny.

I rolled their windows down and locked them. We rode almost the entire way home like this....

After about 45 minutes we were finally approaching our off-ramp. Their coach passed us and got a good laugh after seeing feet hanging out of both sides of the vehicle.

A Picture for the Fridge

I have a little 3 year old friend that lives just down the street who is just as cute as can be! Today at church he brought me a picture that he drew of me....how cute is that?

Thanks to his Mom for helping him make me this card!

I haven't had any special artwork to hang on the fridge for a couple of years, so that is where this is going!

Mother's Day Dinner

We had the opportunity to host Mother's Day dinner at our house this year. My mom, sister, and niece came. My cousin, Jamie, and her family were also able to join us this year. 

We used Grandma Halterman's china this year. I don't use it very often, but I like to on special occasions like this.

Hugh entertained us with funny faces, while Bryce shared dessert with him. I have to mention that Mike made the dessert for tonight. It was a super yummy chocolate cake with a chocolate sauce on it served with vanilla ice cream. Yummy!

Janey entertained Hugh for a long time and chased him around.

Jamie helping Joel get on the rocker, while Melissa slows Janey down from chasing Hugh.

It was fun to spend the afternoon together and catch up with family.

Another Soccer Game

Yep, more pictures of another soccer game. 

Today I got to use a different camera and I can't believe what a difference it makes! Kenneth is in the center of the screen approaching the ball.

Kenneth played mid-fielder today and was running a lot more than he usually does.

He did really well chasing that ball! His friend Josh is the player on the left side.

I still don't understand how they can hit the ball so hard with their heads and it not hurt! He was lined up just right for this header. He is in the center - #26.

Kenneth played keeper for the second half of the game. I love this shot of him....I think he has grown a few more inches again!

Giving it all he has!

His kicking has really improved this year and he has picked up a lot more distance.

2 Handsome Guys

A nice spring afternoon after church with 2 very handsome guys!

I am one lucky lady!!!!

Final Band Concert of the Year

Kenneth played percussion in band again this year. He has come a long way in the last couple of years! They had the last concert of the school year tonight. It is so difficult to get decent pictures in the auditorium! He is standing in the back on the right side playing the timpani. He has enjoyed having Mr. Weed again this year for band!

 Standing in the back playing the bells for "And the Angels Called" which is a tribute song.

Standing in the back middle playing the snare drum. The guy to the right is his friend Zach Meng, who is a pretty off the wall, funny kid!

Kenneth after the concert with Mike.