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Tim had his annual meeting right after we got back from Texas! 

We got mom on an airplane, loaded up the truck and hit the road. 

We spent the week in Marysville, got to meet up with some friends and enjoyed a lot of time in the hotel/hotel swimming pool. 

Really...for a kid all you need is a hotel swimming pool to have an amazing time! 

And for Lylah, apparently somewhere to hang upside down.

 On our way home we told the kids we would stop at the Alderwood Mall and take the girls to this dream land and take TJ to the Lego store.  I don't have any pictures of the Lego store because I never stepped foot in any other store.  Only this one.  

Tim and TJ enjoyed seeing the entire shopping center, possibly twice.

This store...

It is like crack for little girls....fore warning for those of you who haven't been there...

 This is Lylah saying "I'll take one of everything" "for my birthday of course"

13 Years

14 years ago, I met him.

13 years ago I married him. 

And in the last 13 years I have never regretted one minute. 

You are my favorite, always have been, always will be. 

I cannot imagine a minute without you and I thank God that I get to spend my life with you.

Love you babe. 

Happy Anniversary!

Games

One of the many things I love about homeschooling is spending all day with my kiddos.  

They have become quite the gamers....board gamers that is.  

There is really NOTHING like a little Settlers of Catan with an 11, 8 and 4 year old. 

Another Basketball Tourney

This time it is TJ's turn and this time Tim and I were in Texas.  

We missed his tournament, but mom was there to take pictures and we got play by play from Jon.

It got a little heated in the game, but TJ kept his cool and enjoyed his last few games of the season.

 The girls, of course, enjoyed some wall time with Grammy!

Leadership School

Tim and I were able to go to Fort Worth (thanks mom for watching the kiddos) for our bi-annual meeting with Advocare.  It was a fun little get away and we were able to celebrate our anniversary (13 years!) while we were there.  I am so thankful for this company and all it has done for us.  We could not be more greatful! One of the best parts, we get to spend amazing time with some of our favorites! 

Just a few of the champions we get to do life with! 

Classical Conversations

We love Classical Conversations. It has been such a great fit for our family.  All of the kiddos are in Foundations this year and TJ is in Essentials as well as Foundations.  Foundations is all around curriculum and Essentials focuses on English Grammar, Math and Writing.  I have learned SO much in this class and am so excited to be giving our children such a quality education.  I am so thankful the Lord brought this to our attention and to our community.  

For more information on CC check out www.classicalconversations.com

Charlie...

Apparently...labs are people...eh, people?!?  

I actually knew this, but really who shows their emotion by throwing caution to the wind and destroying the only thing you sleep on?!?! 

And who does it in record time?

I mean under 20 minutes?

Really?

A Labrador Retriever, that is who.  

And one who is technically still a puppy, though is actually 2 years old. 

And apparently misses Ruby when we are not around to keep her company. 

 This happened in less than 20 minutes people....

The song from "Annie" comes to mind....