HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY ROBBY!

Today is Robby's 19th birthday! It sure doesn't seem like 19 years have passed since we brought our little Rob home. We will get a couple of ice cream cakes and celebrate some this weekend! Noah had to go to the doctor last night, he has the same viral infection that Jordan had last week. A sore throat, and a runny nose... poor little guy. Maggie woke up with a sore throat this morning, and has an away game at Forest Park tonight. Tony and I went to take a tour of Josh and Rachel Bauer's home last night. WOW! It was so beautiful.... I am starting to get excited about getting to pick out new counter tops and cabinets! However, I do have to remind myself of the Dave Ramsey course and being held accountable. That brings me back to reality..... but it will still be fun to pick out affordable things for the new house. Hope that everyone is getting ready and making fun plans for the upcoming holiday weekend!

THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY

This was my devotional this morning, so good I couldn't help but share.

HEED THE SIGNALS

HONOR GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS, BECAUSE THIS IS ALL
PEOPLE MUST DO. - ECCLESIASTES 12:13

Here are some God-given, time-tested truths that define the way you should navigate your life. Observe them and enjoy secure passage. Ignore them and crash against the ragged rocks of reality....:

* Love God more than you fear hell.
*Make major decisions in a cemetery.
*When no one is watching, live as if someone is.
*Succeed at home first.
*Don't spend tomorrow's money today.
*Pray twice as much as you fret.
*God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.

-Grace For The Moment
Max Lucado

Little Catching Up

Noah and I are having fun... here are a few pictures from yesterday. It is hard to get a picture where he is looking into the camera because he is constantly on the move. He takes his play pretty seriously and thoroughly entertains me all day. Tony and I started a Dave Ramsey "Financial Freedom" course at Providence church last night. We meet every Monday night, and it will run for 13 weeks. We are both really looking forward to it. We had a chance to see him at a live event in Evansville a few years ago, and have always wanted to go through the course. Maggie has her volleyball season underway, and is really enjoying it. She has three games this week. Tonight is at Vincennes Rivet, Thursday we travel to Forest Park and Friday is our first home game against Dubois. Rob is still getting use to a full college load, the commuting time and the homework. We will be celebrating his 19th birthday this week! Our builder called yesterday to let us know that the digging crew has had equipment being repaired and are running a week behind. They are now scheduled to dig our basement next Tuesday. I am praying that I can stay patient through out the whole building process.

"Be patient enough to live one day at a time, letting yesterday go and leaving
tomorrow until it arrives."
-unknown

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA MARIE!

Have a great birthday, and enjoy your vacation to Texas!

THOUGHTS FOR THURSDAY......

Erin started back to school yesterday! I got my little helper back, boy he is really growing. We had so much fun spending the day together.... he sure is a sweetie. Robby is adjusting to his college hours, going to bed early and getting up early. Maggie goes over about 7:00 and gets home about 6:30, with tons of homework. I met with the appraiser at our lot yesterday afternoon, looks like we will get to start soon. I will try to post some pictures from volleyball games, the house going up, and of course, cute things I catch Noah doing. Not much time to post with packing boxes and ballgames.

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
-Albert Schweitzer

FRIDAY MORNING

EXCITING NEWS! JORDAN AND ERIN WENT FOR AN ULTRASOUND YESTERDAY, THEY THINK IT IS A GIRL. WON'T NOAH BE THE MOST WONDERFUL BIG BROTHER TO A BABY SISTER!


Maggie started back to school on Tuesday. We are trying to adjust to the early schedule, and all the homework. Last night she had a volleyball scrimmage at Linton. They did a great job and had a lot of fun. Next week she has her first game at Sullivan. Robby went to V.U. yesterday with Rob Abel to show him around and pick up text books. He starts back on Tuesday. Erin has one more week until she starts. We are suppose to start the basement at the end of next week.... hope that goes as scheduled! Hope everyone has a nice and relaxing weekend!

Better to do something imperfectly
than to do nothing flawlessly.
- Robert H. Schuller

WEEKEND WRAP UP

What a weekend! The moving sale went great..... so glad to have it behind us. We had a good crowd and the cool weather was perfect. Sunday morning our preacher had to be out of town, so Tony filled in and did a great job. Had a great lunch at moms and off to celebrate the big "One" birthday at the state forest. Last night Maggie had some friends stay all night for one last sleepover before school starts on Tuesday! Shoals started back today... so we are excited for cousins Myrissa, Rachel, Katie, Nicole, Chris, and Courtney. The first day of school is always so exciting. I am not sure when Ross and Uncle Tim start back to Loogootee? Hope that everyone has a great week!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY NOAH TYLER SANDERS

WEEKEND WRAP UP

Jordan, Erin, and Noah are home from vacation! They had a great time with her dad and family, Noah loved the sand and ocean. Here is a picture of Noah pushing baby Addison in the stroller. The two of them are so cute together.


Jordan and Erin all rested after a week of vacationing!



Saturday morning Katie and I went kayaking over at Boggs, we had a great time. She sure did a good job. The weather was beautiful, lots of boats on the water. The campgrounds were full , lots of people out enjoying the sunshine.



I am up to my ears sorting through boxes, deciding what to put in the moving sale. We are having it Saturday from 8-12. I can't believe how much we have accumulated.... it is crazy! I hope that I have learned my lesson, and don't fill the new house up with so much! The upcoming week will be the first week of regular season volleyball practices.... school registration, Maggie has a couple of doctors appointments, Noah's first birthday, we have our house closing on Friday, and the moving sale on Saturday. If I don't get a chance to post until the weekend ... I will catch up then! Hope that everyone is rested up and ready for another week!

HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY CASSIE ELAINE!

Happy 25th Birthday Cassie Elaine! Hope that you have a great weekend celebrating. We love you and miss having you around.