I love these teenagers!

Tiff has found a good group of friends.  Josh she has known since we lived in St. Pete.  They met in Kindergarten.  Then we moved here together (not planned, just worked out that way).  Ashley she met in elementary school. They did not become close friends until middle school.  And Brooks she met in middle school. All 3 formed a bond in 8th grade when they went on a band field trip.  Ever since that day they have been so close. 

They are a good group of kids.  I don't worry about Tiff when they are together. I also love their families.  Everyone has the same ideas as us when it comes to raising the kids. 

Last night, the kids did a progressive dinner.  They started off at Ashley's for appetizers

That is IBC Root beer.  :-)

I love how they pray together.

After appetizers, they went to Josh's house for salad. 

Josh's grandma drove them to Brooks' house in style

On to Brooks house, for the main course.  They had chicken & green beans.

Dinner

 

Then on to our house for dessert.  We let them make their own sundae's.  They had fun and enjoyed it.

The kids had a good night.  We are talking about doing this again at Christmas time. 

Marching Band Season Has Begun

This past week was band camp.  Tiff had to be at the HS from 1-9 every day.  She said she had fun, and this year was better than last year.  (I think because she's a sophomore now).  :-) 

Last night was the night for the parents/family to come out to see what they have learned.  They did a few drills, and then did what they have learned in sections.  Then they put it all together. 

Once they started playing, I realized how much I have missed hearing the band play.  For only being together for a week, they sounded (and looked) really good.

Unfortunately the performance was at 8:30 PM, so it was too dark to take a lot of photos.  But I did take a few. 

If you are in the area and want to go see the band perform, let me know.  They will be at every football game and then several competitions.  Band season ends at the end of Nov.

Warming up

5 Great Friends

Tiff & Ashley, BFF

Another Surgery for Ethan

Today, Ethan had his ears checked by the ENT.  She found that his left ear tube was completely crusted over and clogged. So she removed it, cleaned out the ear and replaced the tube with a new one.  The other ear, well the tube was missing. She said it must have fallen out.  She said this is unusual this soon. Typically they stay in 9-18 months.  Well it's been less than 4 months since they were put in. So she cleaned out the right ear and then replace the tube.

Ethan also got circumcised today.  He did great!  Today's experience at the hospital was a good one.  Ethan thought he owned the place.  We went to register and he took off, playing (and taking ownership) of the toys.  Here is Ethan with a new friend.

Ethan taking ownership of the toys

Ethan did great with pre-op.  Typically he screams at the nurses.  Today he let them do their job. We were so happy.  I had asked Ethan this morning if he was going to be a good boy. He smiled and shook his head "yes".  And he was, a very good boy. 

After surgery, we waited about 30 min for them to page us.  When we walked back, typically he's screaming and fighting the nurses.  Well today he was laying on the bed, just looking around. When he saw us, the tears came. 

He was in pain. They claimed he was not.  But he kept acting like it. They gave him some Tylenol and then passed out.  We were in recovery about 30 min and then discharged home.

I.V. Foot

Comfortable with Dad

Comfortable with Mom

Sleepy Boy

Precious Foot

He has recovered well.  He's running around the house, playing & laughing. you would never know he just had surgery this morning.  He's such a trooper. 

A Little BOY Needs A Family!

I am re-posting this on my blog with the permission from my friend Dawn.  Please pass this info on, and pray about this little boy.  Maybe you or someone you know is his Forever Family! For more info, please email me  tiffsmom95@me.com Thanks.

If it is remotely on your heart to adopt, I ask that you pray about doing so. If it is not, I ask you pray for this boy to have a family claim him.  I am certain as the body of Christ that this boy was given to 'all of us' to pray over. I have attached a photo & have his referral file if you'd like more info on him.

Zlatin is 7 & needs a family in the next few weeks to step up & claim him. There is some grant money available. He is in Bulgaria.

19 years ago today....

Bill & I became husband & wife.  Happy Anniversary my love! Thank you for 19 wonderful years of marriage. 

Our wedding day. August 10, 1991

2010

Water Fun

Today we met friends at our community water park. We have not been in years.  And this was Ethan's first time.  Everyone had so much fun!  We had the place to ourselves.  Ethan was a little nervous at first.  But by the time it was time to go, he was "swimming" in the water.  He loved the freedom he had.  He could walk in, around, and out all by himself.  We will be going back. 

Friends

 

All Boy!  He loves to climb

This afternoon, after naps (yes, mom got to take a 90 min nap!  I was exhausted) we were having snacks and a little rain came through. Abby & Jadyn asked if they could go on the porch and play in it, since they did not hear any thunder.  So I said okay.  Ethan joined.  They had fun.  I asked the girls to jump so I could take a photo and after I snapped the photo I noticed something.........

Ethan Jumped Too!  

It's been a good day.  3 weeks left of summer.  I can't believe it. 

Urgent Prayer Request-UPDATE!

This sweet princess I asked you to pray for has FOUND HER FAMILY!  I have heard from others that a family has come forward to be her forever family.  Praising God!  Thank you for your prayers!