as my boys would say....gnarly

This photo was taken last summer (August 2009). I wanted to post it because this is what our family would rather be doing then being stuck inside all day! Last summer when Scott was off work we spent almost everyday at the beach. We would join friends and the guys would surf all day. Some may call this being a "beach bum" and I would carry that title proudly. There is more to it then that though. Endless adventures awaited my boys everyday. From digging the crabs out of their holes to chasing seagulls, finding driftwood pieces to take home, hoarding shells, eating a real "SANDwich", being with friends all day. And Kaid at 3 years old by the end of the summer found a passion for surfing. He suprised us as Scott pushed him into waves he would paddle paddle paddle then pop up and stand. Even amazed us with some moves as he did switchfoots and handstands that he learned from watching the Step Into Liquid movie he would watch over and over again. This summer awaits us some new adventures. This summer mommy will join the surfers and Keane will be with us (mostly likely eating sand). I hope that Kaid can show me a trick or two to on surfing. I can honestly say that he is better then me. I still can't even stand on the board yet but my 4 year old son is doing tricks on it!? Maybe Keegan will give it a shot this summer to? I ask him and he says "yay I board"...but he'll probably want to be landlocked again as he wasn't to fond of the water last year. So here is looking forward too another surfing summer....come quickly!

A Closer look at TEAM World Vision

I run for Africa

October 10, 2010 I will be running the Chicago marathon (26.2 miles). I am not doing this for myself. This is not about me. I'm doing this for some children who I think are pretty amazing. I have joined TEAM World Vision and I have a goal to raise $1,000 dollars so children in Africa can have access to CLEAN water, food, health care, and other basic needs met. I know that I can go above and beyond $1,000 dollars. I am asking you to visit my webpage that I have created through world vision. From there you can donate online and your proceeds will go directly to world vision and my fundraising bar on my page will move up furter to my goal. I would ask that if you can't give a large amount that you would just at least give $5.00 dollars. Anything that you give would be such a blessing to these children. God tells us to take care of the poor and the oppressed. Will you take care of His children?





Please visit and donate on my webpage:
http://twv.convio.net/goto/irunforafrica
THANK YOU

Keane Eli is 4 months old!

On Feb 13th Keane turned 4 months old. He is getting so big! He loves to watch his brothers and laugh at them when they are being silly. He also has the most striking blue eyes (where does he get them from?!!!) and I think they are staying blue for good....2 more months till he's half a year old! Does time go by soooo fast!

Scott took the boys sledding.....

and Kaiden ran into a tree....

He tried to explain it to me when they got home last night. Kaid says he was a snowboarder and he went down the hill and was going too fast and hit the tree. I was mortified to say the least when I first saw him come in the door! Scott gave me the eyes that said "don't freak out about it!" So instead I gave him a "wow that's awesome dude!" motivating speach. I guess this is what raising three boys is going to be like. I mean we're not even in those "I was doing a skateboard trick and broke my ankle" years yet! Oh what will come next who knows? I pray that the Lord has all three of my boys in His hands:) The boys had a great time last night! They got to go sledding with their friends Asher and Judah..and also got to meet some new friends that they loved playing with!