For the first time ever, both of our kids are at school. Nathan is only going to pre-school 2 days per week but it feels funny with them both being gone. Usually at this time, he’d be playing the Wii and then we’d head outside for baseball or riding bikes etc.  I have a hard time believing they are growing up so fast. Up until about 6 months ago, Nathan had a very difficult time and would worry about going to Sunday school at...

We signed Nathan up for Tee Ball a few days ago and he couldn’t be happier. He’s been asking us for the last year if he was old enough to play so he was thrilled to finally sign up.  Amy said he was just beaming the whole time they were at the YMCA and was so proud to get his 2 shirts. Today she brought home baseball pants, socks,  a belt, and a gear bag and he had an ear-to-ear grin. I’m taking him to get cleats and a...

We went to a back-to-school pool party at the Rushing’s home this evening and had a great time… except my wife got this crazy idea that we should trade off cooking every week. We may not go back (just kidding!). We had lots of fun and laughs along with jumpy nerves cringing every time one of the little kiddos ventured near the edge of the pool.  I had empty pockets just in case I had to go for an unexpected swim. The light was...

Nathan really likes watching baseball but its gone to a new level since the little league world series has been on the tube.  He always wants to know what team I’m rooting for and comes into my office to give me up-to-the-minute updates on the current game. It’s so funny listening to him explain what just happened.  He is always interested in all the gear they wear, especially the catcher. Anyway, Amy went outside to pitch to...

I say this every year but “I can’t believe my little girl is starting – insert current grade here.” This year she moves to the middle school building (right next door to the elementary building).  I imagine she must feel smaller walking through those bigger hallways.  She is both exited and nervous with lots of new stuff happening this year. New building, 2 teachers vs. one, a locker, and a snack bar in the...

As I mentioned in a previous post, Kayla has really been making great progress recently with the piano playing.  She seems to really enjoy it and her little fingers amaze me when she’s playing 5 or 6 notes at a time.  Anyway, I have a new portable audio recorder that I was testing so I had her play a few songs for me earlier today. Click here to...