Camo belt!

Brandon really likes doing martial arts and recently tested for and earned his camo belt.

He has gone as far as he can go at the beginner level, so I signed him up for black belt training.  He gets to train with weapons, and continue until he gets his black belt.  I never thought I would let my kids do martial arts, but it has been amazing!  It teaches control and discipline as well as respect which I think most kids of this generation lack.  I highly recommend finding a good studio in your area.  Most of them will let you try it out first so you can tell if your child will like it and if you like the instructors and how they teach.  Southwick Academy is close to home and the instructors genuinely love working with kids and helping them grow!

June happenings!

I know it's been a long time since my last post, but I have been way to busy trying to keep the kids busy so they don't fight or watch t.v. all day.  Anyways here is what we've been up to:

Sophia fell asleep on the guest bed when I was downstairs cleaning.

Sara had a couple of performances and the weather was hit or miss all month.  This day was pretty cold and very windy!

Sometimes Sara and Sophia get along so well!  They were playing superheroes with my dish towels.  I will probably make some capes for Christmas this year. 

Sara helped Sophia get dressed so we could meet some friends for lunch.  Her outfit and hair were just fabulous!

Brandon earned his bear.

Brandon and Ben fixing the x-box controllers.  With all the stuff breaking around here recently I am really thankful for a husband who is willing to find out how to fix them.

Sophia helped me make cookies.  I just love the look on her face!

Sara went to girls camp and had so much fun!  The first thing she wanted when she got home was a popsicle.

We have been to the lake a couple of times and since we bought a pass this year will be going a lot more!  We have lots of fun things planned in the next few weeks and I will try to get the pictures up sooner :)