The last couple of seasons have been rough for the Newton United team Erik plays on. In fact, they did not win any games in the fall. As a parent, it is hard to watch your child’s team play hard, but never come out on top. Well, this weekend they tied a game and won … Continue reading »
A Sweetest Dream
Elizabeth was asked to go to prom by one of the boys’ on the swim team. At first mom and dad were a little skeptical, but as the events unfolded we were anxious for a magical day for our daughter. Elizabeth, a friend and I went dress shopping in late February and found a dress. … Continue reading »
Easter
At our house we have always tried to focus on the Christian aspect of holidays as well as all of the fun things that happen at the same time. It is becoming a little harder for the mom in me to give up some of the traditions that were started when Erik and Elizabeth were younger. … Continue reading »
Changes
Our little girl is growing up into a beautiful young lady! Notice the changes over the last several months. Braces and glasses. Braces are off and she now has contacts!
Sites of a Christmas Break
This year we were able to spend Christmas at home. It was a joyful occasion because family was here, but we were also able to light the Christ candle in our advent wreath which reminds us of the true meaning of the season. We opened presents through the morning on Christmas. This was hard for Erik … Continue reading »
2011 in Review
The Christmas season was upon us before I knew it. I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t rush Thanksgiving…it seems to be the forgotten holiday, but then I seemed to be behind during the whole month of December. So instead of a Christmas letter, I will … Continue reading »
Merry Christmas!
Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas! If you received your Christmas card and are checking this for a possible update on what we are doing please check back in the next day or two….things have been very busy and I did not get our site updated as soon as … Continue reading »
Taylor Swift
It pays to have a summer job! Elizabeth worked at the pool this summer and used some of her hard earned dollars to take us (a girls trip) to Kansas City to see Taylor in September. The mom in me wouldn’t let her purchase the most expensive … Continue reading »
Girl Time
The boys left for church camp during July for a week. So…it was just us girls. We both spent time working and time alone, but we were lucky enough to have 1 day that we spent together. I treasure that time as I know it will be gone in a flash! We went to Wichita … Continue reading »
One last time…
This was a favorite place for Erik and Elizabeth to go when they were little. They enjoyed going and playing the video/arcade games without much extra money on our part. Well, shortly after we moved Erik went for a birthday party and he had some prize tickets left and he thought he should go one … Continue reading »
