Monday, April 30, 2018

#hartzeveryday2018 Week 17

Day 113: Thankful again for Brian who helps turn my classroom ideas a reality! STRATEGIES: Gotta Use 'Em All!

Day 114: New books! Scholastic book order for the the win! I bet Jackson has half those books done in a week!

Day 115: Good thing my money is not a waste! :)
Love Jackson's essay!

Day 116: So apparently I have been dressing all wrong this year...I got more compliments on my Pokemon shirt and hat than any other outfit! 

Day 117: He said he is chilling!

Day 118: Lincoln raced his first 25 Free and Back today! So proud of him for trying; 25 yards is a long way for a 4 year old. It never hurst to have a friend and medal to help you along the way!

Day 119: I love Sundays with my boys!

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Texas A&M Swim Meet

Jackson had the opportunity to swim at Texas A & M last weekend, so of course we had to go!

 It was his first time to ever swim long course. 
  
He did great! He placed in the top 8 of all six of his events in 10 and under!

We tried Koppe Bridge in College Station.

Our swimmer needed to refuel!

Ice cream sandwiches for dessert!

 We had never been to College Station before so we made it an overnight trip. Fun family times!

While we were in College Station, Barbra Bush's burial was going on. Before Jackson's races on Sunday we went over the Bush Library and the burial site.

Sweet tribute inside to Mrs. Bush.

Such a great experience for the boys and part of history.

 Pictures of Mrs. Bush in the library.

 The burial site ended up not being open. I loved the pearls on the wreaths.
We had great conversations with the boys about faith, family, and sacrifice.

What a great weekend!

Monday, April 23, 2018

#hartzlereveryday2018 Week 16

Day 106: We loved meeting the author Kirby Larson!

 Day 107: Lincoln's first swim team practice.

Day 108: Brian had a follow up with his cardiologist today. It’s been 1️⃣ year since his health scare and saga of being out of work. He has been doing well, and we are so thankful for God’s provision and protection through the storms. Even what the enemy meant for evil, the Lord used for good! I love looking back and seeing how He carried and cared for us! Thank you to all who prayed and continue to pray for us!

Day 109: These two!!

Day 110: LOVE!!

Day 111: First time on Texas A&M campus today. Should I say Whoop? :)

Day 112: Fun family memories created on our Swim Meet over night trip to College Station!

Monday, April 16, 2018

Spring (24 hour) Camping Trip

Friday morning, we were loaded down and headed out to Lake Somerville for our spring camping trip with the Loucks!

We arrived, set up camp, and the boys explored!

 We were worried about rain, but it held off and we enjoyed a beautiful, windy day!

Steve and Brian fishing, fishing, and fishing!

The boys loved digging in the clay, building, and getting dirty.

They were happy doing this for hours!!


More exploring and climbing on the rock piles!

Michelle and I supervising the boys! :)

Eating the fish the dads caught! 5 big fish feed the boys!
Yummy!

Once the boys went to bed, we played Rook outside on the picnic table. It was windy but not too bad. Within a minutes time the wind changed directions, dropped temperatures, and it started pouring. The tent began blowing and we were afraid it was going to fly away. Michelle and I held the sides while Steve and Brian attempted to put up a tarp. I went in the tent at one point to check on the boys and put up the windows and the tent collapsed on me! Definetly freaked me out! We moved the boys to the pop up camper Steve and Michelle rented. We moved to the bathroom because of a Toranado Watch and eventually moved back to the pop up and all slept in the camper!!

By the grace of God we made it through the night, our tent didn't blow away, and the canoe stayed on the bank. We are SOOO thankful our friends rented a camper, and then let us sleep in there with them!

Eating breakfast in the camper!

Saturday morning we threw our tents away, packed up as quickly as we could in the wind and rain, and headed home.
We were disappointed the weather didn't cooperative and our weekend was cut short, but thankful for the sunshine after the storm and a memorable weekend with friends!!

#hartzeveryday2018 Week 15

Day 99: Breakfast! It's what's for dinner!

Day 100: He needs high socks to be just like his brother!

Day 101: Wednesday night view: Jackson swims for an hour and half, and I plan!

Day 102: First thing after school-Playing with Justus, Xander, and Dax!

Day 103: Off we go! 

Day 104: Crazy weather sent us home early, so we continued the camping trip at home after naps!!

Day 105: Life group competition...I mean fun and fellowship!:) 

Monday, April 9, 2018

#hartzeveryday2018 Week 14

Day 92: Oh. My. Heart! How is my baby going to kindegarten next year?

Day 93: Successful 9 year old well check calls for a treat! Jackson is 4'11.25 or the size of an average 12 year old! Still over 100% for height!!

 Day 94: How come I'm always the one who looks crazy when Lincoln says let's take a silly picture?!?

Day 95: Bible journaling!

Day 96:  Quick dinner date tonight! Nothing says love like burgers and good fries!

Day 97: We enjoyed spending time with Brian's cousins from California. It has been 7 years since we had seen them!

Day 98:We saw some a chair we liked at Costco, and Brian made 4 for the price of that 1! #lovemyhandyman