soccer camp

Jacob and Jenna have been in soccer camp each night this week. They seem to be really enjoying themselves. They are in different groups, based on their ages. Every night the coach picks 1-2 players who did a great job and are "campers of the day". Wednesday Jacob and Jenna both got campers of the day! Monday night the Carolina Railhawks came out to visit and they got their autographs on the back of their shirts. I didn't have my camera with me, but I was able to snap some pictures off my camera phone. I'll try to get those posted once I figure out what I am doing!!

first spray painting project

I was trying to get a desk to fit in the boy's room, but it was just too big. I had big plans on having a place where they could work and also have a lap top in there (closely monitored of course). I did re-arrange a few pieces of things and then I got the notion to change the shelves in their room, so I spray painted! I like the black a lot more than the lighter version. I've now painted both, but haven't got the top black shelf up yet. (still drying). Next, I want to attempt to get Lydia over here to show me how to best paint my table and chair set.

Casting Crowns

Part of the reason we went to Busch Gardens is that Casting Crowns was doing a concert. The concert was free with paid admission. It was kind of a two for one night. The concert was awesome. I was so amazed by them and their testimonies. I really liked looking over at my kids and seeing them singing all the songs. I would definitely go see them again in concert. Joshua really likes them (him and I like them the best) and he didn't know about Casting Crowns until we pulled up to Busch Gardens. He could not believe it when I told him his surprise was that we would be hearing them sing.....and we were only 4-5 rows back.....totally awesome!

Busch Gardens

We got away Saturday and went to Busch Gardens. The family had a great time. The kids did a great job. Not once did they complain about being hungry or how hot it was. The wait time was really not bad. In fact, the longest ride we waited for was one of those stupid things that take you up in the sky and across the park. We could have walked it in the time it took us to wait and then actually got over it. Josh was brave enough to get on the Loch Ness Monster with me (I love roller coasters) and once he figured out it wasn't bad, he got right back on with Jack. Jack then took him to a "bigger" roller coaster, and I think Joshua thought Jack was trying to kill him!! Jack looked at Josh and thought he was going to toss his cookies!! It was so funny to hear Josh talk about it for the next 45 minutes or so.

Thankful

Today I am thankful for:

1. Friends, especially after they knew something was wrong on Sunday and check up on you. I'm also thankful for friends who watch your kids with no notice at all. I'm thankful for random emails and cards and any kind of things that show me that they care.

2. My husband. My husband takes care of me and for some odd reason loves me very much. I will never understand that, but I'm grateful for his love and support.

3. My three kids.....as imperfect as they are they are still wonderful and a blessing and I love them very much.

4. Health insurance......after going 5 months without it we are making great use of it. It seems like my summer is full of doctor and dentist appts for all of us.

5. Summer vacation.....even though I don't have much to entertain the kids with over the summer, I'm thankful for days where we can go at a slow pace and relax.

My list is short for today, but these are just a few of my blessings!

Mommy and her babies!!

Beach Trip

We were blessed to go to the beach again this year. We pinched pennies, did research and got the best possible rate. We got a corner "partial" view of the ocean this time which saved us a lot of money, but it ended up being GREAT!! The downside of our vacation is that Jack had to work and does not have vacation time, so he couldn't come until Friday night. It was a glorious reunion.....and we headed straight to Krispy Kreme for our annual HOT donuts.....yum! We had a great time and I finished my book in no time. It was great to relax! We love this place.....indoor water slides, pools (indoor and out) hot tubs, lazy rivers, putt putt golf, etc.