A Special Day

Levi made a decision to ask Jesus to come in to his heart and be Lord of his life in August of last year. So when it came time for a baptismal service at church he wanted to be a part of it and publicly tell others of his decision!

Here he is pre-baptism with Pastor Denny.

Levi getting support from Dad before his baptism.

It was fun looking at these pictures and seeing all Levi's expressions, he looked a little nervous at this point!

But he made it in the water and answered all Pastor Denny's questions.

And under the water he went!

All smiles after it was done!

He couldn't stop smiling all day!! After the service was over they had a little celebration for those who were baptized.

People who knew Levi spoke up and said some really nice things about him.

He also received a baptism certificate!

Levi and his proud momma!!

Grandma, Nate, Levi, Me and Jeremy

It definitely was a special day and one I hope Levi will remember forever!!

Soccer Star

Soccer season is in full swing! Saturdays are spent donning uniforms, cleats and shin guards and spending the day in the heat and sunshine!

Levi is doing great this year and really getting in to the game.

This last Saturday Levi had a great game and scored two goals!!

He is definitely one of the go getters on the field. If the ball is anywhere in his vicinity he is after it!

Whether he is throwing the ball from the sidelines or playing goalie he gives it his all!

I feel kinda bad for the other teams goalie...he didn't know what hit him.

It's fun to watch Levi because you can just see the determination in every move he makes.

I love how the teams always give each other high fives at the end of the game! Good game, good game!

Boy in a goalies uniform!

Soccer season is a busy time of year, getting each child to his or her practices and games and team pictures but it is fun to watch them play and learn to be a team! I'm just thankful for portable chairs and umbrellas, boy does it get hot out there!!

Off to a great start

Last night was open house at Caleb and Levi's school. We got to go meet in the gymnasium at the school with all the other parents and kids and be introduced to all the teachers and staff. Then the boys got to take us to their classrooms to see their desks and meet their teachers.

Caleb sitting on his desk in his homeroom classroom

Levi with his teacher Mrs. Russell

Levi sitting at his desk in his classroom

After all the classroom fun the boys just had to go on the awesome slide at their school. This pictures doesn't really do it justice. It's actually a super long slide that goes all the way down the side of the hill!

The new school year is off to a great start. The boys are both enjoying their teachers and like their new classrooms. Caleb also started cross country this week and has been coming home everyday with red cheeks and lots of sweat!

Derek keeps asking when he is starting school. Only 5 more days!

School Time!

The boys on their first day of school. They were excited but a little nervous! It's going to be a busy day. Levi has a dentist appointment and gets to leave school for a little bit and both older boys have to go to the doctor for their annual check ups after school and some needed immunizations!





Caleb is in 6th grade this year.
Levi is in 4th grade.
Derek will be in Preschool this year but his school doesn't start for another week and a half!

My Three Sons

The boys fishing at Dead Horse State Park, it was Derek's first time fishing. Caleb loves fishing, it is one of his favorite things to do!


This is Levi with my friend Lynn's dog Pepper. He loved this dog so much he wanted to take her home. Pepper is so big the kids could get on her back and ride her!



Here is Caleb with a butterfly he found at the park that landed on his hand!




This is Derek being silly at a animal park in Kentucky while visiting Tami and Joe




Here is Caleb, Levi and I eating cookies Caleb had made from scratch! Yum!




I LOVE my boys, they keep life interesting and there is always something fun to do! They may be loud and somedays drive me crazy but they are mine and I wouldn't trade them for anything!! :)