FRIDAY PHOTO FLASHBACK

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to sign in to MckLinky so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

I'm so sorry about my absence last week. It was a crazy week, and I was just exhausted to post anything. I've also been fighting bronchitis, and I'm finally on antiobiotics!!! Yay!!!

1977

This is a picture of me (in the front wearing yellow), my sister (on the left), and my mom (behind me), with my dad's cousin, his wife, and their kids. If I remember correctly, we were at the San Diego Zoo! Unfortunately, their mom died a few years back due to cancer, and I just recently got in touch with my cousin through Facebook!!! I'm thinking of adding this picture on her wall too!

FLAG FOOTBALL

The school my kids go to is in it's third year, and each year, the amount of students have doubled! What a blessing, right? And now since they have more Junior High boys, they were able to start a flag football team! It's a brand new team, and they only had a chance to play three games this year. But, they did so well, considering! They are getting ready to start basketball practice next week, and the boys play so well together. I'm looking forward to that! They all have such great attitudes!!

Here's a picture of some of the boys at their first game! That's my son on the far right in the back row!

SCRIPTURE SUNDAY

"O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot."-Psalm 16:5

SCRIPTURE SUNDAY

"Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days."-Proverbs 19:20

FRIDAY PHOTO FLASHBACK

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to sign in to MckLinky so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

1977

This is my sister (on the slide) and I when we were 10 & 8 years old. We'd go to our aunt's house to go swimming all the time! I have so many good memories, and I remember being a little bummed out when they sold that house. Good times, for sure!

I'm also linking up with Amanda @Parenting by Dummies since we have similar Friday meme's! You will enjoy her blog, and also love seeing pictures of her beautiful kids! You can also link up on her blog too! So, I encourage you to go, and make new bloggy friends!

FIRST "OFFICIAL" SCHOOL PICTURES & UPDATE!

As most of you know, my kids are now going to a private school, and one of the things I was so excited about was SCHOOL PICTURES! Being homeschooled, we never had them done (besides I have so many random pictures of them anyway). I just love how they came out, and I know for most people, it's not a huge deal because they get them done every year..lol.

In case you're wondering, my kids have adjusted well to going to school. I thought that getting up early was going to be the biggest adjustment, but I was wrong. Just learning to follow the teachers instructions was a challenge at first (for example, having to raise your hand to ask a question, versus just randomly asking when they needed to). But, after the first week, they really caught on! My older kids need to catch up on pre Algebra, but the school is so good as far as working with them, and also not pressuring them to feel like they have to be where everyone else is at. My kids like their teachers, and it's a blessing to hear praise reports from them. Isaiah has led worship for chapel on one Friday, and just today, the principal asked if he would be able to play guitar for their church on Sunday because their guitarist is out of town. God is so good!!

My kids have always been "social," so I knew that that wasn't going to be an issue as far as them making friends. Plus, they already have a few friends from church that go to the school as well! Overall, God has really blessed us, and I can see now why he has us at this particular place. I'm also finding opportunities to pray with some of the kids when I'm on yard duty, and with someone in particular. But, I will have to share this on another day!!

I sooooo miss visiting your blogs, but I promise to find time and just do it!!!

Here are my "babies!"

Danny 8, Eli 10, Miranda 13, Isaiah 14, Veronica 7

FRIDAY PHOTO FLASHBACK

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to sign in to MckLinky so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

December 1996

I love this picture of Isaiah & my mom! This had to be around Christmas time (I can tell by the towel hanging on her refrigerator handle). He had the fullest hair! I could use a regular brush on him. And he was the sweetest, most cuddly baby. I can't believe he's already 14 years old! Time flies. I also have to say that my mom looked pretty darn good for 50 years old!

I'm also linking up with Amanda @Parenting by Dummies since we have similar Friday meme's! You will enjoy her blog, and also love seeing pictures of her beautiful kids! You can also link up on her blog too! So, I encourage you to go, and make new bloggy friends!