He is active.

Carson is busy with chess club,  basketball, wrestling, voice lessons, gymnastics, and getting very good grades.  I am one happy Mommy

Happy 9th Birthday

Today we celebrated Carson's 9th birthday by building Lego City for six hours, had dinner at Mike's seafood, played in the arcade, walk in the boardwalk and had ice cream at Yum Yum's.  He said, "it was the best birthday ever."

Nine things that I love about you in no particular order:
1. Your loving heart.
2. Your sense of humor.
3. Your love for your siblings.
4. Caring for animals.
5. Your talent in the gym and on the baseball field.
6. Your relationship with the Lord.
7. Your love to sit close and hold my hand when watching a movie or talking.
8. Your spirit.
9. That you are my son.

Status:
Height 48 1/2
Weight 50 lbs
Shoe size 12 1/2
Pants 7 slim
Shirt 7

 

Better late than never

Well, Carson finished 2nd grade with honors.  He received science, reading, spelling and kingdom builders awards.  Of course we had our daily struggles with: getting the last word in, having a temper when he did not do well on a test or assignment, and MATH good old MATH. Math is a daily struggle with Carson.  He has a complete block when it comes to simple math problems however the harder the math problem the easier it is for him.  Crazy right?! Overall he had a good year.  Praise God!
 

Pink WHAT?

Thank you classmate for sharing your pink eye with my son. 
Your willingness to share your pink eye with my son came with some extra bonuses: fever 102, watery and itchy eyes. Oh. One more thing. A $25.00 co-pay for the doctor's visit plus a $15.00 co-pay for the medication. Please in the future STAY HOME when you are contagious.

Happy Memorial Day!

What is Carson doing and liking these days?

In random order

Started multiplication tables this month.
Spelling compound words.
Loving his science class.
Struggles at night to complete homework.
Started reading chapter books.
Still learning about personal boundaries.
Loves to get the last word in.
He is into Nerf guns.
Riding his bike.
Chasing wood bees.
Playing catcher and shortstop in baseball.
Riding the "big kid" rides on the boardwalk.
Using potty words i.e. butt, fart, etc.  and laughing when he says them.
Covers his eyes when he sees people kissing.
Makes fart sounds with his arm pits and mouth.
Loves to tell me how the human body works.
Dreams about being the President one day and dropping boxes of food and clothing off to "his people".
He thinks I am 22. 
Watches animal planet at night.
Goes to sleep listening to relaxing mood music.

Job 35:10-11

But no one asks, "Where is God, my creator, who inspires songs in the night, who teaches us more than he teaches the animals of the earth, who makes us wiser than the birds in the sky?"

Happy Mother's Day!

Keep your eyes focused on God.

What a beautiful day!  We were outside until 7:30 tonight (yes on a school night).  AH! We love warm weather.

shadowing and baseball

Carson shadowed at a new school last week.  I was highly impressed with the cleanliness of the school, professionalism of the staff, student's attitudes and test scores.  The decision to switch private schools is a hard one but combining 3rd and 4th grade in his current school for next year is not favorable to me.  I understand combining classes is normal at some schools however its not in the best interest of Carson. When I spoke with Carson about changing schools next year he said, "My friends are my world.  They will miss me." After a heartfelt conversation he was willing to see the new school.  Fast forward a few weeks- the shadowing happened in the 2nd grade class.  At the end of the day Carson heard the teacher say to the class, "You only have spelling words tonight."  So of course Carson thinks he will only have spelling words for homework if he goes there.  HaHa.
So baseball has started and Carson is doing well this season.  He is playing catcher and short-stop.  Both positions are very active so that works for him.  He is hitting really well.  Its great to see him comfortable in the batters box. 

 

We are finally coming up for air.

The upper respiratory infection has made a stop at our home.  I hope he leaves soon.  He is unwanted.

April fools

Carson is loving April fools day.  I'm a little over it.
 

We believe- Newsboy

In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only One Foundation
We believe, We believe
In this broken generation
When all is dark, You help us see
There is only One Salvation
We believe, We believe

We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's comin' back again, we believe

So, let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
And in our weakness and temptations
We believe, We believe!

We believe in God the Father!
We believe in Jesus Christ!
We believe in the Holy Spirit!
And He's given us new life!
We believe in the crucifixion!
We believe that He conquered death!
We believe in the resurrection!
And He's comin' back again!

Let the lost be found and the dead be raised!
In the here and now, let love invade!
Let the church live loud, our God we'll say
We believe, We believe!
And the gates of hell will not prevail!
For the power of God Has torn the veil!
Now we know Your love will never fail!
We believe, We believe!

We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life!
We believe in the crucifixion!
We believe that He conquered death!
We believe in the resurrection!
And He's comin' back,
He's comin' back again!
He's comin' back again!
We believe!
We believe

He is growing.

At 8 1/2 years old

Height 4 Ft
Weight 47 lbs
Size 13 shoe
7 slim pants
6-7 shirts

Phew! Carson wants to debate everything. 

"For lo the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the earth,the time of singing has come and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land" Song of Solomon 2:11-12. I love spring!

Baseball practice starts tomorrow

Cleats - check
Baseball glove- check
Bat- check
Batting glove- check
Water jug- check
Baseball pants-check
Baseball bag-check
Baseballs- check

Carson is sleeping in his new cleats tonight.  Why?  He said, "I just love them and I need to break them in."

 

my silly girl

First day of Spring and its snowing.  

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.

Count your blessings.

You will understand once you have a child.

Hanging with my favorite boy tonight.  Just hanging out in the living room- eating ice cream, reading, singing silly songs and telling stories.  I'm so in love with Carson. 

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" - Jesus
May we worry less and trust more. Simple.

Two snow days in a row = 4 day weekend. 

Missing my Kyndel. 

Sunday afternoon Carson and I went to the movies.  While we were waiting in line to purchase our tickets Carson was reading the movies titles. 
Carson: Fifty shades of grey
Me: what?
Carson: I said, Fifty shades of grey.
Me:  what do you know about that movie?
Carson: Nothing.  It must be a boring movie.  Is there really 50 different shades of grey?

There it sits. The tires are filled with the correct air pressure.  The brakes have been greased.  The pedals have been greased and replaced.  The seat has been cleaned.   It has been waxed and it shines so pretty.  It sits properly in its indoor rack just waiting to be worked. It’s placed in an approatiate spot in my bedroom where I can see the TV and the kid’s bedroom.    What is it…it’s my cycling bike. My bike is waiting for me it’s all tuned up for the upcoming cycling season.  However in the past few days, I have walked by it, looked at it, hung my clothes on it, hit my knee on the tires, wiped it down and the list goes on.  You see, I just have not been in the mood to ride my bike.  I have more excuses as to why I am not in the mood than why I should.  I try not to look at it. But it’s there- It’s there when I wake up, go to bed, and walk into my bedroom.   UGH!   I was having a conversation with the Lord and I sat quietly waiting for Him to reply.  Then I thought my relationship with the Lord is like my bike.  It’s been proven that ½ hour of exercise a day does the body well.  But what does exercise have to do with our relationship with the Lord?  Exercise takes: time, energy, commitment and determination.  Pushing through even when there is sweat, pain, laziness and excuses.  Can you see the correlation between the two? 

Anyway, it’s that time of year again as we are planning our annual fundraising events for the upcoming mission trip(s).  Our largest event which brings in people from all around NJ and PA is the bike tour through Cape May County.  The date is scheduled for June 20^th.  If you are not a bike rider there are other ways to support this cause.  We have a walk and/or run with different mileage depending on your flavor.  There is also a large yard sale, bake sale and BBQ during the day.  This event grows more and more with your support and word of mouth.    With your support we build homes, sponsor children, feed families, and provide wheelchairs to children and adults and much more.  Please note 100 percent of the proceeds are given domestically as well internationally.

Well, thank you for your attention to this newsletter.  I hope I motivated you in some way to help or at least to exercise your relationship with God.  Remember- He wipes away our sin, He will never leave us or forsake us, He forgives us, and most of all He wants to spend time with us. Our God is an awesome God. 

Happy Heart Day.

 

Carson is totally into Adventures in Odyssey audio stories on-line. I am loving it.

Me: My hip hurts
Carson: why?
Me: I am not sure maybe I am getting old.
Carson: Mommy you are only 22.
 

Motherhood is the single most loving, rewarding, terrifying, life-changing, heart-changing, soul-changing experience. It fills you to the point of overflow and drains you at the same time. It is gloriously humbling. It is true love, no matter the way it happens - by way of birth, by way of adoption. My heart breaks for my child. If you're a mom, you know.

The grades are in for the second quarter

Carson did well this quarter.  He either stayed the same which is an O or a St however he did go up in two core classes and down in one special  (Spanish go figure). Overall, its been a good year in second grade.

Why does my word NO come with...

but
why not
you said
I thought
I want to
my friends
Cinderella did
I can
I am going to
please
just one time
ok how about
only if
tomorrow I can



 

The winter stomach bug

has knocked on Carson's door.  Yep! He came home sick from school at 2:00pm today with a stomachache. 

Busy Saturday for Carson:
Cross fit this morning at the gym,
time at the barn working with his horse,
a little xbox,
face timing with Noah, and
the best part of the day....a date with Best (dinner and a movie).

Sing, sing a song

Carson started voice lessons on Sunday.  He has an amazing little voice. My eyes were filled with tears when I heard him singing with his voice coach.