1st day of School

The kids started school in Rockland this year. Madison is in 3rd grade and Riley in 5th. They both like the new school and having Grandma right down the hall. The classes are smaller, but they both are being challenged and are working hard.

8 is Great!!

Madison turned 8 on July 23 and her baptism was on August 1st. She chose to be baptized by her Uncle Richard. It turned out fitting because Josh was the one who baptized Richard. Her dad did the confirmation.

It was a wonderful day with friends and family. We are glad she made this choice.

Celebrating Alaina

Alaina doesn't get a lot of face time on here because she doesn't have as many activities as the other kids so here is a few shot of her. WE LOVE OUR ALAINA!!!

Riley's WILD PIG

Josh took Riley hunting this weekend for European Wild Boar. It was on a private ranch. After shooting (and missing) a few times both father and son were frustrated. So, finally Riley found a really big one. Josh tried to help him line it up and shoot it right, but Riley got mad and told him he knew what he was doing. What else would you expect from a 10 year-old? So Josh walked away and let him do it himself. Riley finally shot and dropped it. Josh had to finish it off with the pistol, but he did it! Riley was so proud of himself. He didn't want to get close to take this picture, but they both knew that mom wanted something to scrapbook.

We got the boar butchered and will be eating bacon, sausage and ham for months.

Spring Soccer

Riley played on a very competitive team this spring. For the first time, there wasn't any girls on his team. His favorite position to play is defense-but NOT goalie. This was the first time his team had competed in a tournament that wasn't the end of season tournament. It was a different experience for them. They played against some "competitive' teams that the players had to try out for. He is working hard and do his best.