Soccer, Football and a "Concert in the Country"

This season of life has been a busy one with soccer and football every Saturday morning.  Today started as usual with sports before turning into the perfect night with friends. The annual "Concert in the Country" (benefiting Boots for Troops) is one of our favorite events. We look forward to this event every year as a family and get tickets months in advance with friends. My favorite part tonight was hearing "God Bless America" by fiddle and thinking of Grandma Watts. This year's line up included Josh Ward, Jake Worthington, Mike Donnell, Cody Wayne, Trent Cowie and Headliner Tracy Lawrence. Cade was excited to get a signed book by Fred Whitfield and Caelin loved donating all goods for care packages. Such a great event supporting our troops. We are blessed indeed!

Charles' 40th BD Celebration at Lone Pint Brewery

We celebrated one amazing man tonight.  I met him when I was 19 years old, and we started dating when I was 21yrs and he was 22yrs old.  I have been blessed to say that my life partner is someone who challenges me daily, reminds everyone around him of the love of Jesus, shows grace and forgiveness, and models for our children what a servant looks like.  Happy 40th birthday to our everything! You are loved beyond measure. A special thanks to Lone Pint in Magnolia, TX for being so gracious, Gamee for yummy cookies to celebrate, and Gamee/Grampee for a special slideshow of pictures of his life!  The evening was perfect with friends from all stages of life there to celebrate and laugh with.

Survivor Season 39

Season 39 of Survivor has begun!  I cherish our Wednesday nights when we watch Survivor as a family. As with our family tradition, each of us drew 5 names randomly to be on our teams. We decided this time the winner picks where we go to eat dinner. Of course, I will be defending my title as last Season's winner, ha!  Let the game begin for the search for the next SOLE Survivor!

Caelin's 1st Soccer game with DC United

Caelin did her thing and hustled well during her first game with DC United team.  She has a fiery spirit in her that is contagious to others and we love watching her do something she loves.  We are praying for a fun season, meeting new friends, and getting better at our dribbling skills (quick feet and little touches is what our handshake is for the season).  Go Caelin go!

Happy 40th BD to our rock!

On Sept 19, 1979, a beautiful new Mommy delivered a baby boy. That baby grew into a man that God gave ME! There are no words to describe the pure joy that he brings our family. Charles is a man of faith and integrity. He can be found every night helping with the bedtime routines, praying with the kids, and singing to them. He demonstrates wisdom and love to everyone he encounters. He has changed the lives of countless students and stands firm in what he believes. He puts up with me, laughs at my jokes (even if I know he is faking it), and shows me grace when needed. He is the funniest quiet person you will ever meet. To celebrate his day, the kids decorated the house and I took him for an early dessert as soon as he got off work.  Then, we met to eat dinner with the Hall family and celebrate in style.  Gamee made an awesome cake with a money dispenser inside!  When we got home, our "Framily" (Mallia/Joyce families) had decorated the front porch for our old man.  We are all so blessed to have Charles in our lives.  Happy 40th BD Charles and cheers to a new decade!  SHMILY. "3"