Favorites on Fridays . . . Like Oprah's "O" List, But Not Really

Jake's Favorite Song: Who am I? by Casting Crowns

It didn't surprise me when Jake told me this is his very favorite song.

Who am I?

That the Lord of all the earth,

Would care to know my name,

Would care to feel my hurt.

Who am I?

That the bright and morning star,

Would choose to light the way,

For my ever wandering heart.

Who am I?

That the eyes that see my sin

Would look on me with love

And watch me rise again.

Who am I?

That the voice that calmed the sea,

Would call out through the rain,

And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am,

But because of what you've done.

Not because of what I've done,

But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still you hear me when I'm calling,

Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,

And you've told me who I am.

I am yours.

I am yours.

Whom shall I fear?

Whom shall I fear?

I am yours.

Caroline's Growing Beans

Caroline planted some bean seeds in Kindergarten and look what they have become!! She ate some the other night and they were gooood! : )

We are excited to start planning where we will plant our vegetable garden (next year).

Time with Grandma Koz

On Sunday, Grandma Koz came to visit. She wanted to see Jake play in his playoff game, which they won, by the way. : ) She wasn't here for very long . . . she had to leave Tuesday morning, but it was very nice to have her here.

Thanks for coming, Grandma Koz!!

Swimming with the VanWagners

Tonight, the VanWagners came over for dinner and a swim. It was cold outside, but the kids didn't mind! They had a great time swimming.

Emma and Caroline trying to keep each other warm.

brrrrr!
Luke had a great time, too. : )
Jake and Haleigh played a little game of backyard baseball after dinner. I think Jake was impressed with how well Haleigh could hit the ball . . .for a girl. : )

We sat around the firepit and ate S'mores . . . yummmmm.

We are blessed to have friends like the VanWagners! : )

Fourth of July Weekend

We had a great Fourth of July weekend.

We went to the Wheaton parade, but I forgot my camera, so no pictures. : ( The kids had a fantastic time trying to gather as much candy as they could. I was truly impressed with how Caroline and Jake were helping little Luke. If he didn't get a piece, they would put one from their bag into his. John and I were melting in our seats watching them. Luke is a lucky boy to have Jake and Caroline looking out for him.

John made one of his traditional Jello molds. (not layered this year)
We had some good friends over, the Larsons. It was cold and rainy out (boo!) but the kids swam anyway! They had a great time.

Caroline and Cassidy

Jake and Caleb

A very cold Caroline

Swimming with Max and Alix

Yesterday after sports camp, Caroline and Jake had their friends, Max and Alix Dominguez, over for a swimming playdate. The weather was a little warmer than the last few days, but still not warm enough. . .can't wait for the hot days to come back!! The kids have way more fun in the pool when their lips aren't blue. : )

We are so very thankful for the blessings of friends and a pool!

All Smiles

Last night in Jake's playoff game, the teams were tied 1 -1 and they had to go into an extra inning. The other team did not score any runs in the top of the extra inning. Jake's team had two outs and runners on first and third. Jake got up to bat . . . the pressure! He got 2 strikes and 3 balls and then hit the ball between 3rd base and shortstop. .. the left fielder missed the ball and the runner on third base made it home and they WON the game!!! What a moment that was. . . it will never be forgotten.