School ends....

As usual I am way behind on blogging. The kiddos are almost ready to start back to school and I am just posting end of the year pictures.  Sydney finished 8th grade at Brighten, which is a big deal there and we had a great time at  her graduation.  I am so proud of the young lady she has become and can't wait to what God has planned for her in HS. 

Love this picture of my youngest and oldest!

My sweet girl, finished her last year of Brighten and is moving on to high school

Ethan worked hard and earned his 7 c's

My Miah getting an art award!

Ethan finishing up his soccer season.  Great group of kids!

Awards day in Miah's class. She got the math award for the best math score in her class on the maps test.

Spring Update

Posting some updated pictures from the spring...

Eight grade dance

Sydney and Laina

I love this group of kids and am going to be so sad to leave them all next year.  Middle school has been wonderful for Syd.  What an awesome 8th grade year.  Syd played Volleyball and Basketball and anything possible that she could stay after school and be involved with.  We will miss this crew!!!

We stayed with Dad when he had a conference in Athens.  We took a quick tour of UGA and although Syd really likes Florida,  she loved the UGA campus.  Athens is a really cool town.  We had so much fun hanging out in the downtown area while Dad was in class.

Just Write!!!

It has been quiet a while since I have posted anything on this blog.  Life is good, we are midway through a busy school year. Sydney finished her basketball season and Miah, Ethan and Miles are all signed up to play soccer.   I am working more than I had hoped this prn job would be. At least 2 days a week, but we seem to spend every penny.  Big decisions are coming up in the next couple of months.  Praying about what the future of our family looks like and where that should be.  Praying the God gives us clear direction.  I am so behind on any pictures of any kind, so I will throw a few random pictures of this fall and winter.

 Definitely a small collection of pictures.  I need to do better for the next post!!!

Miles First Day of "Big School"

Getting ready with all his "gear"

Exhaustion has set in after the first day

My sweet friend who teaches at his school snagged this picture for me

More exhaustion

Goofing off with sister!  So thankful my big kids will be
there to watch after little brother.

Back to school, Firsts and lasts

The start of school this year....This picture!!!  Sydney began 8th grade (last year of middle school).  Ethan started 6th grade (first year of middle school)  Miah began 3rd and will start her first year in PC!  Miles begins his first year of "big school" in kindergarten.  This one year only, everyone is at the same school!!  I better really enjoy it because it sure will not last long, and I predict next year  my be very crazy.  I so want to predict the future and have this education plan for all my children figured out.  My children are so different and all have such different needs.  I just have to trust in the Lord and know that one day, one semester, one year at a time the Lord will direct us as we seek HIS plan for our children and their education. He has proven faithful for nine years (I can't believe that I have a child who has been in school for 9 years) and HE will continue to show himself faithful.

End of School/ summer vacation photo catch up

Teacups at Disney! 

Syd had an impromptu sleep over and pool night with friends. 

My littles enjoying the playground 

Miles last day of preschool with teachers and friends

In the mountains

Ethan finishing up his soccer season

Awards

Field day!

My youngest and My oldest

I absolutely love this picture of Syd and Miles. We were at Disney and Miles was exhausted after a long day of rides and crowds. He fell asleep on one of the rides and Syd carried him off in her arms. I love the fact that I have "littles and bigs" and I love watching how my children take care of each other. Syd is such a help to me. We are gradually moving into the stage of life where Sydney is taking in more and more responsibility. Some of that responsibility involves helping me take care of her siblings. She is always so willing to help me with Miles. Don't get me wrong, we are not without conflict among all of these kiddos. Some of our moments I would rather forget, and I pray they learn to treat each other with love and respect. Everyone once in a while I capture a moment like this and it makes my heart forget all the difficulties.