The Grasshoppers and the Ants

Today, Connor performed in a play at school, The Grasshoppers and the Ants. Connor's role was Grasshopper #4 (Grasshopper #3 was sick, so Connor had a few extra lines, too).  We thought Connor did a terrific job!




Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Without having any chief, officer, or ruler,
she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.
Proverbs 6: 6 - 8

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.