Homecoming 2016

Sky Ranch

 Eric and William had a great weekend together at the 6th grade Confirmation Retreat with our church.

 The kids had several team bonding activities and lessons on redemption, worship and the sacraments.

 They also had a blast on the zip line.

 Paintball Warrior

 The weather was perfect for the water slides, pool and lake activities.

The result of a successful weekend.

Cross Country 2016

 Elizabeth's cross country season ended today.  She started this season strong.

 But then came the injury.

 She has been fighting hard to comeback and compete.

This morning was the district meet and her ankle was feeling good.  The top three teams advance to regionals.  The Knights got 4th place.  It has been a tough morning.

Hot Springs, AR

Eric and I had plans to go out to dinner after William's football game.  Instead he surprised me with a weekend getaway to Hot Springs, AR.  He even took off work yesterday.  Elizabeth and Sarah had secretly packed my bags.  We enjoyed the historic downtown area and the Autumn Bliss couples spa package at one of the bath houses.  It was amazing!

A&M vs Arkansas

Eric and I had a great time tailgating with friends & family in Papa's RV yesterday.  We ended the evening at the Death Star watching A&M beat Arkansas.  My favorite Aggie is very happy!

Happy Labor Day

Happy Belated Birthday To Papa!

Youth Leadership Speech

Elizabeth giving her speech to the Air Force Association.

New Smile

Sarah got her braces off!

The Ford Center At The Star

William loves being ball boy for the IHS football team.  It was extra special to be the first team to play at the new Cowboys headquarters.  The Star is amazing!

Def Leppard

We had a great time last night relieving some back-to-school stress!

 REO Speedwagon sang our song!!

First Day of School

First Day of School was yesterday!  They were not interested in my need for pictures.  Finally got them all together after school.  Elizabeth is a junior, Sarah a freshman, William 6th and Catherine 1st.

The Rumble

 We kicked off the school year yesterday with the annual Rumble at the high school.

 William had fun working concessions and being ball boy during the football scrimmage.

 Elizabeth chose to be introduced with the cross country team.

 Sarah was introduced with the volleyball team.

Elizabeth worked the dunk tank with her softball teammates.

Olympic Pep Rally

 Elizabeth with IHS Cross Country at the Olympic Pep Rally on Good Morning America!

GO Team USA

IHS Knights Volleyball

 We found out this week that Sarah made the high school volleyball team!

 She played her first game (scrimmage) today on the JV team.

Lucy

 Eric went to Home Depot on Saturday and came home with this sweet kitty from Petsmart. 

The kids were so excited.  This is Lucy after playing All Day Long!

Happy Birthday Eric!

SW Youth Leadership Conference

Last week Elizabeth went to Texas Wesleyan University and attended the SW Youth Leadership Conference.

 There were 44 students from other high schools in the region.

 Above picture of her small group.  Future leaders right here!

 Elizabeth was sponsored by the Air Force.  Above picture of her with Colonel Fowler.

 She made lots of good memories and built friendships with some great kids!

The ride home.

Perrin, TX

We spent the holiday weekend in Perrin, TX with Eric's family.  We won "The Most Patriotic Family" in the Perrin Independence Parade.

 Catherine played three rounds of miniature golf.  She was so excited about her hole in one.

 The kids had so much fun exploring the parks.

 Every morning the train would come to all the cottages and pick up the kids.

Elizabeth and Sarah playing their first game of "real" golf.