As for me, I know of nothing else but miracles. - Walt Whitman

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Life is Good...

It's a good day when you get to wear your favorite garbage truck jammies AND get the biggest sprinkle donut.

Monday, August 27, 2018

Happy Birthday, Adrian!

Adrian turned 16 years old yesterday! Happy birthday! We love you lots!





Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Back to School!

Today is the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. We have a senior, a sophomore, an 8th grader, a 7th grader, 2 4th graders, and a toddler.

Shana is technically in 12th grade this year, although she will be going to Defiance College full-time for the 2nd year in a row.


Adrian is in 10th grade, and will be getting his license soon.


Ashton is in 8th grade:


Malia is in 7th grade:


Jalen is in 4th grade:


Jordan is also in 4th grade:








Goodbye, kids! Love you! Have a great year!

Saturday, August 18, 2018

End of Summer Stuff...

At the beginning of August, Jalen and Jordan's baby sister was born in Gambella, Ethiopia!

Malia got to spend time at King's Island with some of her cousins:





She also got a fresh new haircut for school:

Our Magic Bands arrived! Chris and I have a TNB board meeting in Ft. Myers in September, and we have an extra day. We decided to take Quintin to the Magic Kingdom, and he is beyond excited to meet Mickey Mouse! Shana is coming with us to see her friends at TNB again, and Heather decided to book a ticket, too. It will be her first time to Disney as well.

Adrian finished the 50 hours of driving he needs in order to get his license! Chris, Adrian, and Quintin took a trip to Michigan to finish up the time on the road.


Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Ice Cream, Bubbles, and Camp-outs...

...the magical things of summer.













Thursday, August 9, 2018

Breathe...

It has been a very busy summer, but as it comes to a close, we are learning to sneak in a few breaks and take a few breaths here and there. Before we know it, the kiddos will be back in school!

One night, we took a van load of kiddos to the park and out for ice cream:


Rides on Grandma's Gator:


Tractor rides with Uncle Scott:

Naps on the front porch:

Saturday morning donuts:


A trip to the zoo and some zip lining fun:










 



Silly boys: 

We finished a small project of adding shiplap to a wall in the living room, and we're enjoying the change:


Date night:







Life can get awfully busy, but don't forget to take time to breathe!