Connor's Birthday 2013

Today, Connor celebrated his 7th birthday. with a poppyseed birthday cake with 7 (count all 7) candles. We have so much to celebrate!

Connor's Piano Recital 2013

About one year ago, Connor began taking piano lessions from Zilei Leite. He loves music and has taken his lessions very seriously. This afternoon, Connor performed three songs on the piano and one on the recorder at his first recital. We thought he performed very well and are so proud of him.

Football Season Begins

Yesterday, our family attended the Texas A&M versus Rice University football game at Kyle Field. We all enjoyed a very exciting (but also very hot, too!) time.

First Day of School 2013

Today was the first day of school for Connor (1st grade) and Avery (7th grade). They both woke up early and quickly dressed for school. After a delicious breakfast prepared by Shannon, they were off to school. They both enjoyed seeing their friends, meeting their new teachers and returning to the familiar school routine.

One down, 179 to go.

Rosemary Beach 2013

After picking Avery up from camp, we headed to Rosemary Beach for a week in the sun.

Pick Up From Camp Greystone 2013

Today, we picked Avery up from Camp Greystone. Avery had a wonderful time at Greystone with her friends from Dallas and elsewhere across the south.





Compare today's pic with one from 2 years ago when we picked Avery up from Greystone. Both Avery and Connor have grown up so much.

Taylor Swift Concert 2013

Tonight, Avery and her friends were off to see Taylor Swift in concert. They were sooooo excited!!!

Connor Plays T-Ball

This spring, Connor has played T-ball with his classmates from Providence. Connor loves hitting, catching, throwing, running and just about anything else related to baseball. This has been a fun season!

Connor Sings in the Choir

This morning, Connor sang "Santos, Santos, Santos" in the PCPC Children's Choir. We thought he looked very handsome and sang very well. Listen for yourself.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! Today, Avery and Connor hunted for Easter Eggs, attended worship services, enjoyed a delicious Easter Brunch, and celebrated our cousin Brandon's 13th birthday. What a day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! Today, Connor's E-III class celebrated Valentine's Day by hosting a party and reciting poems and scripture.

My Mother's Chocolate Valentine
- by Jack Prelutsky

I bought a box of chocolate hearts,
a present for my mother,
they looked so good I tasted one,
and then I tried another.

They both were so delicious
that I ate another four,
and then another couple,
and then half a dozen more.

I couldn't seem to stop myself,
I nibbled on and on,
before I knew what happened
all the chocolate hearts were gone.

I felt a little guilty,
I was stuffed down to my socks,
I ate my mother's valentine...
I hope she likes the box.



They also recited John 14:6 and Matthew 7:12: