FCCLA Officer installation

Sierra was elected as an Officer for her FCCLA chapter for the 2010-2011 school year. This is her 2nd year as an officer. I am so proud of her. She has already decided on her first major project for the year.

more reminiscing...

Meremac Caverns...need to go do this one again, it has been a while and now they have an amazing zip-line! It would be so worth the money!

Steve and the kids checking out the targets, we spent the day at the range and I must say my kids can shoot pretty good

Sierra, Tyler and Austin with Mama and Papa Raddatz at the family reunion

Kylie, Rodney and Sierra swimming in the river down at Morse Mills.

short trip down memory lane

Ok, ignore the date on this one, it is wrong. Here the kids were getting ready to go horseback riding.

This was a birthday party at grandpa's for Josh, Ed and Heidi. Of course there was some swimming going on :)

The kids at the transportation museum. I had to work that day so I missed out. We are definitely doing this one this summer :)

With the amazing summer-like weather we had today (92 and humid!) I was reminded of how much fun we have during the summer. I was also reminded that in just a few short days I will be done working until next fall! I can't lie, I am really looking forward to some quality time with the kids, but I really need to find something part time to help out. I am kinda feeling guilty because I haven't found anything yet. Anyhoo, I wanted to share a few fun pictures from summers past

bad blogger, but here ya go

I am a bad blogger...I spend too much time on my Facebook. Anyhoo, I wanted to share a few pictures with y'all.

Steve has started a new chapter in his life. I am very happy with this change. I think he likes it too, but we both wish it would pay better. I am satisfied that the stability here is worth it though (and he looks awesome in uniform too)

Tyler has been taking it easy lately. He has been focusing on his Scouts and just being an all around great kid. He sees the beauty in everything and reminds me every day to just relax and enjoy the little things.

Sierra decided against being IN the play this year (High School Musical Jr) and instead decided to be in crew with her friends. She was chosen as stage manager and really had a great time with it.

Austin had track and field day. He took 5th place in the 400 meter run and 4th in the long jump. I am so proud of him. He had a great time :)

My baby girl is growing up so fast. Here she is with a few of her friends at her 8th grade dance.

This is my first ever attempt at making a quilt. I have so much more to do, these are just the blocks that I have done so far