September Days

The kids have been enjoying school VERY much! Both of them pop right out of bed when given the choice of staying home or going to school! Thank heavens that when their eyes are heavy, all I have to tell them is that they can keep sleeping, but they'll miss school! I hope it stays this way!

Something else we have been enjoying on these September days is hanging out at Borders! The kids LOVE books! I read them several books a day, and they spend hours going through books page by page. I am so glad that they enjoy books.

I have actually started going through a DK Children's Encyclopedia with them. The other night we talked about abolition. Both were very interested, and Zack had tons of questions. He walked away from the "lesson" knowing that slavery was wrong and that God wants all people to be free.



























We have also been enveloped in soccer! Zack has learned so many new skills that it amazes me! He is very proud that he can do a "soul change"! He is also learning to be a great team player. His coach is great with kids and teaches them to have integrity on the field.

Starbucks is another place we frequent. No, I don't "feed" my kids caffeine or the high sugar drinks they serve there! We go there for ice waters! If you didn't know this, Starbucks water is filtered three times, and it is free! I get Zack a vente ice water before every practice. And, the kids will tell you that my favorite drink is a vanilla latte!





























































The park is another place we like to go to hang out and so the kids can expend some of their unending energy!!!!

Zack's latest dream is to have his picture on the cover of a book! My dream - ummmm, perhaps a quarterback for USC - LOL!!!!

I have been hanging with a friend from long ago, and it is crazy. I feel like I am getting to know this person on a whole new level. It is crazy when you think you truly know someone only to find out there are still many mysteries. God is good to bring people into our lives at just the right times and to let us experience the joy of reconnecting. And to you, you know who you are. I am thinking about you and smiling. The kids think you are awesome too!