Happenings

Alan enjoyed the annual men's roundup a week ago. For more info:
http://www.mensroundup.com/
Alan been working late often, which is a blessing but also difficult not getting to spend times with the kids. We know it is just a season.
We are committed members of Next Church in Brightwood. Alan, Payton & Darla may be joining a multi-church choir. I will be attending Wednesday eve Womens Bible Study.
Our church is very casual & welcoming. . . . everyone invited to check it out. For more info:
http://nextchurchministries.com/ You can even listen to Pastor Keith's sermons online.

Amy starting medifast diet again. Please pray that I can remain committed to this goal. In all areas of my life I can be sooooo motivated, committed & an encourager to others. This personal goal of losing weight is my personal battle I have yet to really fight.

Payton is on his 2nd week of no available work at DQ. . . . slow season. He was successful in saving $1500 over the summer towards his 1st car. We are very proud of him! Amazing to think he is a JR in HS. He's off to a great start! He just announced that his college/career goals are to pursue mental health tx. He hopes to treat / serve the mentally ill in his profession. We are currently researching local openings for volunteerism and/or paid PT work in this related field. Keep your ears open for us! Payton will begin college Fall 2011, the same Fall where I will get to return to the workforce since Nolan will be 1st grade & in school FT. I could possibly finish my college degree at the same time. The thought did dawn on me that perhaps Payton & I could take some college classes together?! Isnt this any boys dream? LOL

Darla is loving 3rd grade & having a male teacher for the 1st time! He is very funny & a great teacher. Her BF Tierra is in her class, which is icing on the cake. She has decided to play basketball which starts in a week.

Elijah is in 1st grade & says it is a lot more work. He lives for recess so he can play basketball of course! He is very bummed out that Mtn Storm Basketball is not open to 1st graders yet. In a month they may offer an open gym for his age group tho. We hope so! This boy of ours literally wore out his black outdoor tread basketball so extensively it had zero tread & several holes. He was crying when his papa said he couldnt inflate the ball anymore. We will keep this ball forever tho for him, as his "1st". The boy could be famous someday. So that kindergarden ball was retired & now he has his black NIKE 1st grade ball.

Nolan is officially a big kid! He declates he is not shy anymore. He is attending the best preschool ever, Joyful Noise in Boring. . . same school D & E attended but new location. He has made some great new friends, and never needs me to stay with him longer than 10 minutes in the class. Amazing! Nolan's bike chain finally got repaired by his papa, so our 5 year old is in heaven without any complaints. Nice!