Derek took Braylen and Kaleb to a men's rally on Aaron's birthday. They attended the Spring Scrimmage football game and the rally after that. It was a great time for Derek to build into them that day, doing guy things and teaching them what it means to be a Godly Christian man. We celebrated the birthday with our extended family a week early, and Aaron requested smoked chicken for his supper. Here he is with the chickens before and after they were smoked. They were mmm, mmm good!
Moving on...
These days are filled with lots of endings. Kaleb's soccer season ended last night. Aaron's soccer season ends this coming week. Braylen has his last 8th grade track meet this Tuesday. We attended our last band concert with one 8th grader and one 6th grader. With the exception of a few achievement tests and essays, school is ending while the celebrating is beginning. My weekly Bible study ended this week, along with youth group and our Life Group gatherings. Many days I don't know whether I am coming or going--it's just plain busy around here.
But the kids still bring us lots of laughter. Of course I can't remember any funnies right now, but I know we've had some. Derek's shoulder is healing. I'm planning our summer vacation and signing the kids up for a few summer activities.
Aaron presented his "Be The Best You Can Be" project in school this week. I remember Braylen's and Kaleb's projects like they were yesterday, so it was fun for me to attend Aaron's presentation. Like his brothers, he picked out 12 pictures to help him describe how he can be his best. Since Derek is not working at the high school like he was during Braylen and Kaleb's 3rd grade years, he was able to come to Aaron's presentation. That made it extra special for Aaron.
We participated in a family walk/run again this year. I find it funny that Braylen and Kaleb ran with Aunt Pam, I ran with my niece and her friend, Derek walked with his brother and our other 2 nieces, while Aaron ran with our friend Karena. We were quite the diverse group this year, with several different paces going on! Running 2.5 miles is not my idea of a good time, but I did it anyway and ended up having fun. :)
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| Kids with yellow medals ran 2.5 miles, kids with blue medals walked 1 mile. Where's the medal for the adults?!! :) |
The band concert Monday night sure was one of those nights I want to remember. Kaleb and his trumpet, Braylen and his drums...I just love watching them play together like that. When Braylen started middle school I never thought about it ending, and yet, here we are! My favorite songs of the night were the ones from "Lion King," played by the 8th grade band, and "Batman," played by the 6th grade band. The principal is moving into a new position next year, so this was also a farewell night for him. Braylen got to present him with a plaque and an engraved cowbell--inside joke, I guess. :) Braylen is moving on to play in the high school band, and Kaleb still loves his trumpet. I love my musicians!
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| Kinda blurry, but I like it! |
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| Presenting the award to his principal |
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| He played the snare, trap set, bells, and several shakers. |
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| Little brother and big brother :) |
These days sure are a lot of things--busy, full, tiring, fun, happy, draining, helter-skelter, and most of all--purposeful. We are finishing well, serving others, and growing closer as a family through it all. I am feeling blessed and grateful. :)
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| Happy May Day! We delivered some "baskets" yesterday. |
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