Hard working daddy

On the days that Joshua and I are home together, Ronnie usually comes home to some plotting and planning:

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As I mentioned in the last post, Joshua is about to begin Pre-K which means that he will have a new teacher. His teacher this past year, Ms. Marie, has been wonderful. She is truly a blessing to the school and all of the kids. Joshua has learned so much this year and loves school. He will miss Ms. Marie, but she will always have a special place in our hearts.

Growing up

A few months ago, Joshua's class made poster boards shwoing some of their favorite things. Joshua and I went through pictures and picked out a few of his favorites from the beach and soccer. He wanted to include a picture of our family and our church and some of his favorite books. He drew some of his favorite things too: a christmas tree, a robot, and a whale. For a finishing touch, Joshua added a few Lightning McQeen and Batman stickers.

Since the end of the "school year", Joshua has been bringing home a lot of his crafts and projects that were made during the year. Yesterday he brought home the poster board.

Not that I'm emotional or anything, but in a few weeks he will be starting Pre-K. It seems just like yesterday that we took him to school for the very first time. Although I've always known he was growing up much too quickly and I say it often, sometimes it's just a slap in the face! A dose of reality sets in.

Joshua is my little sweetie and he will tell you that he is my baby and will always be my baby. :-) I have a feeling I need to record him saying that so I can play it back for him in a few years. Right now he is perfectly content being my baby and that is perfect with me. He also says that he doesn't want to grow up. I just laugh and say that's okay baby, mommy doesn't want to grow up either! ;-)

The end of the soccer season

It seems the season just started, but it too has passed quickly. It was alot of fun this summer. We had a team of great kids and parents! And our coach was pretty cool too! :)





After the last game, we had an awards ceremony where the kids received trophies and medals.



They were all so very excited and proud (and the parents were too)!

On the way home from soccer practice, the setting sun looked like a perfectly round ball of fire. We drove around trying to find a perfect spot to get a picture, which was pretty funny in itself! Ronnie and Joshua were in the backseat telling me to turn this way or that way, and Ronnie kept saying, "I hope the law doesn't get behind us!" Joshua pointed the sun out through the trees and we were able to get on top of a hill in a parking lot. I was able to get one shot before the sun disappeared behind the trees.


As beautiful as the setting sun was, as Ronnie and I looked back at the entire picture, it is rather somber as well. I captured the sun setting over an old sawmill that used to run non-stop, but now sits idle with stacks of lumber waiting to be purchased. Another sign of the poor economic times, but also a sign of hope and promise from the Lord.


By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6

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