Bad Momma

I have to admit that I am one bad mom.  

9 posts this year?  Really?  Only 9! 

I started to go through my pictures to catch up but that just seemed overwhelming so I'm leaving it like it is.  Here's to keeping up in 2016!

 

Family Pics 2015

So, it was time for our annual family portraits.  I think it is the only actual family tradition that we have so after 2 reschedules I was determined to make it happen.  After all, third time is a charm, right!?  Well, it went from pretty and nice weather to cold, rainy and windy overnight.  Joshua was actually home from college without any of the other kiddos having anything to do so it didn't matter that it was rainy.  We were doing pictures!  Dollar General umbrellas to the rescue and viola....

 

 

 

A few unique family photos!!

 

 

 

We huddled together in the mist of rain drops...

 

 

 

And took cover under a porch...

 

 

And now we have some super cute family photos to remember 2015!!

 

 

 

Joshua- 18

Codey- 17

Brogan- 13

Christian- 10

Rylen- 8

Momma & Daddy- Married 19 years

The Little Mermaid

Brogan loves theatre!  And, while she never likes to be the main part, she loves being up on stage and all of the songs and costumes that go with it.  This summer she participated in Huntsville Community Theatre's "The Little Mermaid".  She had a blast throughout the week, loved the productions and was even given one of the overall weekly awards.  Her and a friend even got to share Jesus with some of the other kids there.  Way to go girls!  Here's to a great summer production! 

FCA Camp

Brogan went to her second FCA camp and had a blast!!

Carolina Creek Christian Camp

Our kids FINALLY (imagine a child exaggerating that!) got to go to Carolina Creek Christian Camp this summer thanks to an auction bid that was extremely low and won by non other than their AWESOME (imagine me exaggerating that!) mom.

In this case 2 out of 3 children highly recommend and would return to the camp which was wonderful, fun, awesome and well, they could go on and on.

Christian had a blast!

Rylen had a little fun while he was there but said he could have done without it...

Brogan had a blast and ended up knowing some of the girls in her group.  While she was skeptical to go by herself at first she ended up having a great week!

At the end of the week the camp gives out an overall award to one boy and one girl that exemplifies what it means to put others above yourself in all things.  This year we were happily surprised that the award went to none other than our beautiful Brogan.  She truly is a gem!

1st Major Purchase

Joshua made his first major purchase....

 

 

Now he has wheels to take him off to Texas A&M University!!

MtB Mustangs 2015 Season

Mustang baseball is done for the year.  Codey had a good Sophmore season and we are on to a light summer ball season and a well deserved break for the rest of the family.  Joshua played is glad that his Senior year is over and he is ready to move on!

YouTube highlights here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdGEhzLPao8

 

 

 

 

High School Graduation

Well, Pine Prairie High School has graduated it's first student!!  I have to say that I am super proud of this guy and all of his accomplishments over the years.  He has been very busy keeping up with school, work, community service and leadership positions within the community and church.  Hard to believe he only has a couple more months at home and then he is off on his own.

 

Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society

Mu Eta Sigma National Math Honor Society

 

Huntsville Community Theatre Productions of:

Anatomy of Grey, To Kill a Mockingbird, Cheaper by the Dozen

 

Fellowship of Huntsville Church:

Youth Council, Leader of the Youth Deacons, wRECin' Crew, Prayer Team & Missions Teams, Super Summer Leadership Camp 5 summers, TL 1 summer

 

Volunteer:

Hospitality House, Wounded Warrior Banquet, Math Tutor, Boys & Girls Club Carnivals,

Vacation Bible School, Upward Basketball Coach

 

Mission Trips:

6 summers with Mission Amarillo, Amarillo, TX

2014 SCORE International Baseball in Dominican Republic

 

Thorne Crown Productions Independent Film:

"Indescribeable"

 

Varisty Golf, Cross Country, Baseball

 

Work:

McKenzie's BBQ 2 years

Double Dave's Pizzaworks 2 years

 

 

Senior Pics

Well, I can't believe it is here.  Time for our first born to graduate high school.  Where has the time gone? 

 

We are in our 7th year of homeschooling and it seems that this whole homeschooling thing is actually feasible.  This kid is pretty great on his own though without much help from me.  Here are some fun shots from our Senior Photo Session....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you guessed where he is headed??

 

 

 

Yep, He's going to be an Aggie!  Whoop!!

 

He plans to major in Economics with a specialization in International Affairs.  He is going to have be fluent in a foreign language to accomplish that Masters degree.  Language of choice, he thinks,....Mandarin Chinese.  We know he can do anything he sets his mind to.  Good Luck, Boss!!