First Soccer Practice

Catherine waiting for daddy to get home from work.  She had her first soccer practice this evening.  It's finally her turn!

Back To School 2014

 First Day of School 2014

 Eric left for school before we woke up this morning so we did not get our traditional first day picture with him.  He has been super busy getting the new high school ready!

 Eric's new office.

 Elizabeth is a freshman!

 Sarah is in 7th grade.

 Sarah started volleyball tryouts after school today and hopes to be a Lions Volleyball player!

 She was happy to get a top locker this year!

 William is a big 4th Grader.

 William with his math and science teacher.

William with his reading and writing teacher.

The Rumble

 Last night was the kickoff of the inaugural school year at Eric and Elizabeth's new high school.  The football team had a scrimmage and all the clubs and organizations provided booths with spirit wear, games and free stuff.  Elizabeth enjoyed working the softball booth and meeting new friends.  They had a great turnout and it was an awesome fundraiser.

 William and his new friend were excited about their new swords and loved the bounce house.

Catherine's favorite was rainbow Dippin Dots.

Mission Mania

 Our church started Mission Mania this summer.  The kids worked hard to help others.  Above picture of a few of the pillowcases they made to send to the Children's Hospital in Haiti.

 William and his friend after they walked to a local park and picked up trash.

Sarah learned how to iron!  Several ladies from our church brought up their sewing machines.  Sarah loved helping to make the pillowcases and wants to make more!

Ice Skating

 Catherine's first time to ice skate.  She was so excited and assured me that she knew how to skate.

 Elizabeth (middle) with two friends.

 Sarah (far left) with her friends.

 Triple Trouble!  William (middle)

Catherine was the last one off the ice and she did not want to leave.  She did awesome and has been talking non-stop all evening about wanting to go again!

Happy Birthday To Eric

 Yesterday was Eric's 44th birthday.  It started with breakfast in bed.  The kids made monkey pods and they were so yummy!  Afterward we went to Studio Movie Grill and saw the new Planes movie and enjoyed dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse.  We were stuffed by the time we got home for presents and birthday cheesecake!

Today we went out again after church and celebrated with Nana and Papa Green.  Happy Birthday to Eric!

Volleyball Camps

 Today Sarah completed her second volleyball camp this summer.  This week she attended camp at the new high school.

 Eric gave us the grand tour of the new school after camp.  It is so nice and the kids are super excited!

Sarah is ready for 7th grade volleyball tryouts which start the first day of school.  Good luck to Sarah!

Family Reunion 2014

 This summer we had a Green Family Reunion on St. Simon's Island to celebrate the life of Great Grandpa Green.  Above picture was taken at the lovely reception dinner at the King and Prince Resort.

 We have 1,000 pictures from our trip so I've tried to only put a couple from each day.  The girls took 100 pictures out the window of the plane.  They were excited to fly!

 Elizabeth in New Orleans during our short layover.

 Papa and Nana on the plane.  They travel a lot so it was wonderful to have their help!

 We drove from Orlando to St. Simon's Island.  All four kids fell asleep in the car!

 The first day we walked along the village and pier.

 The kids could not wait to get on the beach and build a sandcastle.  Above picture of William trying to protect the castle from the tide.

 Uncle Andrew and family arrived on day two.  Catherine was so excited to play with Cousin Drew.

 We spent day three on Jekyll Island.

 The kids enjoyed shopping for souvenirs and loved this Sweet Shoppe.

 The California and Pennsylvania cousins arrived on day four.

 The kids had fun going to the top of the St. Simon's lighthouse.

 Day six was spent at Fort Frederica.  They worked together and received their Jr Ranger badges. 

 We celebrated Eric and Cooper's birthdays.  They both share a birthday this month.

 All the beautiful girls!  We enjoyed many good meals together.

 And lots of ICEC!

The Maryland Greens arrived the evening of day six.  Above picture of Cousin Dan secretly wanting to be a Cowboys fan!

 Last time together on the beach.

 The last day we had a beautiful memorial for Great Grandpa.  Above picture of his great grandchildren.

 The Green Family near the pier on our last evening together.

 After eight days we drove back to Orlando to catch our flight home.  Adam and family met us by the airport for lunch.  It was so nice to see them.  Wish they still lived in Texas!  

 There were storms in Florida and our flight had a weather delay.  Catherine was still the best kid on the plane.  She is a great traveler!

St. Simon's Island 2014