Soaking up the Summer!

Isaac had a blast at Malachi's Birthday Party. 

His favorite part was the slip n' slide.

Rumor has it ....

Grandma and Grandpa got one too! 

Big Boy Bike

How can he be ready for this?

Ride Ride Ride

Independence....
Thinking about all the trouble he can cause now that he's got a set of Big Boy Wheels on his Big Boy Bike!

Final Ball Game

After playing each Saturday, we finished the "season" on June 30. 

It was a warm one!  

It's hot out here Mom!

Maybe a hat will help.

Running to the ball

Malachi and Isaac were on the same team.
Z was on their team too! 

Batting Lefty this time

Swinging and making contact with the ball. 

Three Amigos - Oh boy.... I think we are in for trouble!
(Happy Birthday Malachi!)

Ball Player
Might Melt Some Hearts

but for now....
the only one he is allowed to melt...

Is his momma's!!!

Game 1 of Baseball (Early June)

We signed Isaac up for Bitty Baseball this year. 

Every Saturday in June for 45 minutes.

A turn in the outfield, a turn up to bat and some ball throwing skills. 

It's a really long wait in that outfield! 

All running to get the ball

Patiently waiting his turn to bat

Coach didn't know that he was a lefty - so we tried out right handed batting for the day.
Still not sure if he will be a righty or lefty but he seems to favor throwing with his left hand - or at least he seems to have better aim and distance with his left. 

Swing Batter Batter! 

Arriving at 1st Base

Daddy was there to tell me good job - love the strained smile - CHEESE! 

I love this picture of my littlest standing with his daddy! 

Heading for 2nd

Run, Run, Run

What a cheeseball!
So fun to see him start sports!
Can't believe how big he is!!!

Big Boy Haircut

My baby boy got a big boy haircut tonight....

Sheesh - Where'd my baby go? 

We also got him a new bike this week. I will try to get some pictures tomorrow when we are outside playing. 

Til then - We keep on keeping on! 

The big boys (Chris and Shawn) head to their mom's house tomorrow.  Pray for Chad - He has a 14 hour car drive tomorrow....\

Chris will be back in 2 weeks.  Shawn will be back the middle of August. 

Happy Summer Time! 

Pray With Me?

Yesterday was my birthday.  I turned 31 - YIKES!

I also read a blog that I have been following for some time.  I first read of this blog from Angie Smith who is the wife of singer Todd Smith from Selah (love them!).  A while back she linked to a friend who delivered a premie (almost a year ago now) (He is thriving thankfully) and I found that family's blog.  At one point, this friend posted about a little girl named Lucy.  I love that name so I clicked on the beautiful picture of this 5 year old girl.

AND I WAS HOOKED ON THIS FAMILY!

This little girl Lucy has had brain cancer and it went into remission and she was sent home.  They have just recently (like yesterday - my birthday) learned and shared that the Cancer is back and in full force.  They are now just waiting and praying as it appears to only be a matter of time before she leaves this Earth to her Heavenly Home.

I love the idea of Prayer Warriors.  I am one of them.  I co-hosted the blog Safe Haven for a while and still visit often to check up on a few Omaha families.  I feel a certain connection to them.

I know everyone is busy, and some of these stories are hard to read, but if you feel inclined, would you please pray with me.  As a woman, a teacher, a believer, A MOM.... I feel so strongly for these people who I don't even know.  Visit Lucy's family, Love up on them.  Go to SafeHaven (on my sidebar) and pick a family or two if you feel inclined.  These are AMAZING children who are going through a whole heck of a lot.  Their families and siblings and relatives need to know that there are people out there who are praying and caring.

Thanks for reading - I know that some think this is an obsession or a cause to create worry within me, but I cannot help but check in on these families.  It is a stronger power calling me to read, check up and pray for them.  I think of the children often as I go about my day, especially the school age ones or the ones about the same age as my own children.  I know that if I am ever placed in a similar situation, I would want a team of warriors behind me, us, my family.  That is why I care, I read and I pray.

There is much to be thankful for.... Praise the Lord!
"God works for the good of those who love him" Romans 8:28

Sincerely - 

Katie

First "Real" Trip to the Dentist

Waiting in the Waiting Room

Bubble Guppies - Tooth on the Looth
Isaac was an instant fan - This place is the coolest! 

Watching her every move.  He had to get X-Rays and did fabulous! 

Laying back in the chair. 

Letting her brush his teeth

Using the cool Mini-Mirror to count his teeth.

FLUORIDE!!!

Trying to help her count to 20.
He got Kudos for doing better than both his big brothers! 

Spitting it all out after the fluoride treatment

See Mom - All Clean!

Checking out the goodie bag - new toothbrush, floss, a slinkie and a pinwheel!