{Last day of School 2013}

Today was the last day of school. 
Jacob has finished Middle School! 
We had the honor of attending a great promotion ceremony for him today.


Jacob receiving his certificate from one of his teachers.

Four great friends.  Maria, Tyler, Daniel, and Jacob (if you noticed, yes he has TWO medals on his chest!  He did a wonderful job academically the past three years.  One medal is for straight A's all three years, the other is for Social Studies student of the year!

Buddies...dorks too

We could not be more pleased with this kid!

The last day also brings a fun tradition, busting through a sign into summer.  This year Rebekah made our sign.  Great Job Rebekah!!

The boys waiting for their sister...

Here she comes!

Ready, Set, RUN

 

And Summer has Started.  Let the late nights and late mornings begin!!

{Happy Halloween!}

The Spooks of 2012

A very scary Witch

Mario, Luigi, and the Witch

The best Mario and Luigi pose they could come up with...hahaha

"Pat" and Cruella...

 

The whole crew as we arrived at the Annual Brandley Halloween Bash!

 

{Pumpkin Patch}

The kids had a random day off during the month of October and we headed out to the pumpkin patch


Rebekah, Jacob, Jonah

In the corn maze.  Jonah was a great Navigator.  Rebekah did NOT want to do this.  So she went with a friend to the slides.

Jonah insisted on trying the slides...he was disappointed.  He said he made the right choice going in the maze.

It was a fun day at the patch!

{Jonah Soccer 2012}

Soccer 2012 is in full swing.  Jonah's continues to love playing this game!


This shot results in the following...

Yup, that is a ball in the NET!

Which always makes him do this little dance all the way back to the center line.  He has done this dance a lot this season!  Congrats on a great season Jonah!!

{Arrow of Light - Jonah}

To say I am a bit behind on blogging would be an understatement.  I am trying to back into a regular routine of blogging and capturing our little family's celebrations!
Jonah Earned his Arrow of Light.  He was pleased as punch to finally have his ceremony!
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Jonah with his leader, Bro. VonderLohe.

Richard and Jonah

The nice young men who came from the council to help award Jonah his arrow and bridge him over.  Jacob was the only boy scout in attendance...wish we thought ahead to have him in uniform too!

Jo and the Arrow of Light "Indians"

{New Normal}

I found this picture on the camera.  It was taken after church. 
There was nothing super special about this day, just a typical Sunday.   

However, it flooded my mind with so many thoughts. 
With Hannah gone our family has had to adjust to a new normal. 
It is NOT easy. 
We miss her like nuts. 
We sure miss her vibrant spirit and energy around here. 

Someday, this quiet house will seem normal...just not yet.

{Back to School}

 

Yup it is true, the kids went back to school already!! 

We stuck to our usual traditions.  First came the back to school breakfast.

 

 

 

Jonah pretty happy that watermelon was on the menu!

Rebekah...

Jacob

 

OK that is supposed to be a bus...I need to take some art lessons!!!

Next came the photos...Jonah, going to MIDDLE SCHOOL!

Jacob, the 8th grader

 

Jacob and Jonah, heading up to school.  Jonah did not even look back!

Rebekah 3rd grade 

Sitting at her new desk...ready for the new year!