Saturday began with Jordan participating in a Drive, Chip, Putt Competition. Jordan was in the youngest age category and did pretty good considering he's only had one lesson and it was only on driving. That said, he learned that the weekly topic of PATIENCE, is especially important when it comes to putting. Jordan had very little patience when it came to putting so needless to say that showed up when he missed all 5 putts. They got 2 swings per hole. :) Today while watching him, I learned that Jordan golfs a lot like me...tee up the ball and swing - no practice swings, just get up there and do your thing. That's probably why we both have LOTS of room for improvement. :)
Nanny and Poppy took the youngest 3 out to breakfast at IHOP and Jordan and I joined after his competition was over. Jordan had definitely worked up an appetitie, but then again the pancakes were yummy! After breakfast we headed over to Nanny's for a short visit and then headed home. I had hoped to work outside in the yard today, but it was windy and rainy most of the day.
Dad went to an all day Men's conference and really enjoyed it. We're glad he had the opportunity to get away for a Saturday and grow spiritually. What a good dad!
Sorry no pictures today. I'm hoping to get some pictures of the kids from this past winter up in the next couple of days.
Love to all of you!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Beautiful Weather
Yesterday we had a beautiful morning and Katie had the opportunity to spend some time outside jumping on the trampoline. I really have to watch her because she likes to go outside without asking. I heard the patio door sliding open and next thing I knew she was already outside on the trampoline. The good thing was I didn't have to search too far because she was blowing a tune on her Hello Kitty whistle. Isn't it funny how a mom can say it's a tune...I'm sure our neighbors felt otherwise.
Later in the day, Jordan and I were off to his first of six golf lessons. LifeLinks Golf (similar to Upward Sports) provides golf instruction from a golf pro to a group of kids similar in age. It also incorporates life lessons and biblical teaching at the end of each lesson. Yesterday's lesson was on PATIENCE.
"A patient man has great understanding; but a quick tempered man displays folly." -Proverbs 14:29.
They taught this lesson because they wanted the kids to learn that golf (and life) requires patience. You're not going to become Tiger Woods overnight. Although little Jordan sometimes reminds me of him. :)
While we were at the golf lesson, we saw a gorgeous rainbow that was later followed by a double rainbow. These pictures do not do the rainbow justice.
Later in the day, Jordan and I were off to his first of six golf lessons. LifeLinks Golf (similar to Upward Sports) provides golf instruction from a golf pro to a group of kids similar in age. It also incorporates life lessons and biblical teaching at the end of each lesson. Yesterday's lesson was on PATIENCE.
"A patient man has great understanding; but a quick tempered man displays folly." -Proverbs 14:29.
They taught this lesson because they wanted the kids to learn that golf (and life) requires patience. You're not going to become Tiger Woods overnight. Although little Jordan sometimes reminds me of him. :)
While we were at the golf lesson, we saw a gorgeous rainbow that was later followed by a double rainbow. These pictures do not do the rainbow justice.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Cub Scout Arbor Day Service Project
Our 2008 Cub Scout Service Project was to plant trees near our public pool. The Scouts dug the hole, placed the trees, backfilled, and watered the trees. The City prepared the site, and the PUD provided the trees. An arborist was also on hand to help provide some planting direction and education.
The boys (including dad) all were on the news last night!
Cub Scout Service Project
The boys (including dad) all were on the news last night!
Cub Scout Service Project
Monday, April 28, 2008
We're off!
Ok, I'm bad at returning calls. I'm a horrible emailer. I'm even worse at writing...so here's my one and only attempt at keeping you all updated on our family. I can't guarantee that this will be kept up-to-date. As I'm sure you can imagine, life with 4 can often times be a little overwhelming, if not a lot like drowning. :)
My hope is to be able to share our family's precious moments with you. Seems like just yesterday when we were buying our house and trying to figure out how we were going to fill all the rooms. Now, in what seems like a blink of an eye, we're at max capacity with 4 beautiful children. Jordan, our oldest is 8 - wow that makes me feel old! And our third, Jocie just celebrated 5. Below are pictures from The Princess's tea-party.
Our friends that used to make all of our cakes have sadly retired from their business, but they were so generous to have taught me a few of their tricks. I enjoyed decorating the cupcakes, but you will not find me opening a cake decorating business anytime soon!
Ladybug Cupcake Up Close!
The royal "tea room."
My hope is to be able to share our family's precious moments with you. Seems like just yesterday when we were buying our house and trying to figure out how we were going to fill all the rooms. Now, in what seems like a blink of an eye, we're at max capacity with 4 beautiful children. Jordan, our oldest is 8 - wow that makes me feel old! And our third, Jocie just celebrated 5. Below are pictures from The Princess's tea-party.
Our friends that used to make all of our cakes have sadly retired from their business, but they were so generous to have taught me a few of their tricks. I enjoyed decorating the cupcakes, but you will not find me opening a cake decorating business anytime soon!
Ladybug Cupcake Up Close!
The royal "tea room."
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