Fall.....

I haven't done an update in forever! Here is a brief family update on each of us.

Trae: Just got back from Chicago on a short business trip. Blessing his wife and kids by getting home earlier in the evenings! Working really hard in a economy that can be challenging. Doing his Wednesday morning mens group each week. Loves hearing the amazing things that Sam has to say each day. This man blesses me so by his love for the Lord, his family and that he walks the walk. Daily is so undervalued but that is truly where the stuff that matters happens. Needs a vacation away with his wife! ;)

Julie: Grateful that we had a good summer but that it is over and I am loving our new fall schedule ! Starting a Priscilla Shirer, Jonah bible study tomorrow morning with a group of ladies. Ladies cruise coming up next month!!! It will be our 2nd one and in preparation we had dance lessons last night with the group of ladies going on the trip! I love cooking, connecting with others and clothes have become fun again! Needs a vacation away with her husband. :)

Andrew: So proud of him!!! He is settling in beautifully at OU! Boomer Sooner!!! He has been home twice (helps a mama's heart hugely to get to see him!) since he left last month. Had lots of smiles on his last trip listening to the excitement that a 2 year old brings. They don't have 2 year olds at college dorms so it makes it extra fun to be around one we you are away from it! Sam was SUPER excited to see Andrew and Shelby! I love to see the man Andrew has become and is growing into. He is crazy smart, super responsible, determined and values what matters in life.

Jacob: Has already picked out his bike for Christmas! I can't promise he won't hit up any of you that are reading this for $$$ to go toward this bike either! He has had a great start to his school year so we are really excited and blessed by that! He has some great teachers and his favorite teacher is his math teacher. He has already made a new friend too! He loves hanging out with friends and family, doing anything outside, talking about his passions and researching things online. His favorite show are American pickers and American Restoration. I love to see his heart for the Lord and the convictions he has. He is full of life and desires to live life to the fullest.

Sam: Talking up a storm! He is a super busy boy! He is very happy and FULL of life. He is going to a preschool this fall (part-time) and we both are enjoying that. He does great with other kids and loves going to class! His favorite thing is baking cookies or pretending to bake cookies, playing outside, trips to the park, swimming, drawing, music and going to church. He gets very excited (and loud!) when Andrew and Shelby come to visit. He loves them so! His favorite shows are Kipper and Olivia. He is potty trained! He sleeps 11-12 hours at night and still naps about 2 hours a day. I love hearing him sing. He has been singing lately and it is so precious to hear.