She wanted to join him on the football field while he made pictures of Land.
After he told her it wasn't safe to come out on the field she was happy to sit on the bleachers and pose for some pictures of her own!
She's our little cutie pie and she fills us with such joy!!!
Clara Beth is listening very intently about all that his job will entail.
He is especially excited about being the line leader everywhere his class will go.
This went on for a while with the two of them talking about how important being the helper is and how you have to be sure to follow the "wules" when you are the helper because others are always watching.
This cozy conversation was followed with lots of hugs and kisses and a night filled with sweet dreams for these two bedtime buddies!
Shorts, rubber boots and a fishing pole...for this little guy it just doesn't get any better.
Missy Prissy was right at home with her rod too. This girl loves some rubber boots!
Paul said that the poor little fish pulled their corks all around the pond before the littles realized they had a bite!
Oh but once they did realize it the fun really began...
That's him, number 22, crouched down and ready!
Taking a water break during his first big game. He plays both offense and defense. When he's in the running back position and carries the ball my heart just about beats out of my chest with excitement!!! This is a boy that has LOVED the game since he was three.
Hot, tired and sweaty after the first scrimmage.
One of his team mates mothers shared with me that Land prays with the guys before the game. This made my heart leap with joy that he is not ashamed to share his faith. May he always be so bold.
CB and E getting ready for the game!!!
Hamming it up for dad!
Both my girls ready to cheer Land on!!!! Go tigers!!!! Lots of fun football times ahead!
When I look at her it's so hard to believe how grown-up she is!
Wasn't it just yesterday that I sang to her each night, ate cereal in the kitchen for "bednight" snacks and put bows in her hair...I am so proud of the young woman that she has become, one filled with beauty and grace inside and out! We hardly recovered from her celebration and it was time for another one...
We had food choices for the little ones and the big ones to enjoy. Paul smoked a delicious pork loin, there were ham and turkey wraps, fruit kabobs, veggies and dip, chips and pasta salad.
It didn't take long for this to disappear!
Here's the birthday girl sharing hugs with daddy.
Cake and ice cream was enjoyed by all. Emanuiel had already finished his can't you tell!
Anna Kayla and Greg watched as the little ones ran and played all through the house! It was a delightful evening in spite of the weather. The little ones didn't get to swim but that just gives us another reason to have another party...Labor Day perhaps!
I kept these simple so that we would have plenty of room left for the main course. We gathered in the kitchen and helped ourselves to fruit, aged cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese on crackers. One of my guests also brought along yummy pizza dippers and hot bacon and cheese dip. We had to make ourselves stop so that we wouldn't spoil our dinner.
