Homecoming Parade

Last Friday was Bayfield's Homecoming and the 5th graders get to walk in the parade. They are the oldest on campus and this is one of the priviledges of making it to 5th grade. Landon has always wanted to be in a parade; while he was in one when he was a baby (on the the Awana float for our church in Cullman) he doesn't remember that so he was always looking for ways to be the Cullman Co. Fair Parade. He decided when he was 5 or 6 that he wanted to play basketball with Upward at the Nazarene church because they had a float in the fair parade. So he did but when it came fair time, we were never contacted about it so Landon was disappointed again that he wasn't getting to be in the parade!

So this was Landon's time....with all the 5th graders.....

Here they come!

Oh but finding him through the lense of a camera was a bit challenging....

Oh...there he is!!

Oh and there he is again......

The theme of the parade was "Retro Video Games".....????? Thus the red Pac-man ghost in the above picture.

Haven got to watch the parade with her class. They were too cute, waving their little homemade BHS flags......

It was a fun day for everyone! We went as a family that night to see Steven Curtis Chapman in concert and it was great! Mike's cousin Jackie is here visiting right now and Mike's parents are coming in on Monday. We are so excited to have them here for a week!

What's Going ON?

A little bit of everything.....

Mason- today is their last regular season game against Pagosa in Pagosa (45 min from Bayfield). I had to work (although my boss would have let me off but I would loose the money) and Landon had student council meeting, Drums, and football practice so I thought it would easier if I just stayed. I texted Mason before the game to apologize again for missing his game and told him to make a touch down and sack a QB for me. Mike has texted to say that Mason recovered a fumble and ran 50 yards for a touchdown and has scored another TD!!! He hasn't been getting to play on offense as much this year so this was he first TD of the season!! And I missed it....pooh! SO it was 34-0 at the half. They are now 4-1 to end the regular season and will go to playoff's in two weeks. Also, we pulled him from the gifted program this semester because......gifted program=more homework!! What an honor to be considered gifted but we didn't really realize what all it entailed....more challenging work and more homework! Not what we need for this active sports-aholic!

Landon- His first Student Council meeting was today and he wore a Spongebob Tie so he could look "professional"- LOL! He also has Drums on Thursday which is a group of 5th-7th graders that the music teacher has that will perform in Denver in the spring. He has science club on Tuesdays and football Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays. He is keeping us on the go and we love that he is so involved!

Here's some pics for the grandparents...look for #29

He's assisting with that tackle on the bottom left (above)

Playing at center, bent down behind the ball in middle of picture (below)

Haven- the girl loves school! She loves riding the bus and her teacher praises her good and helpful behavior in the classroom. I love seeing that she is learning and while she never has homework, she will sit for an hour or so and practice her letters and numbers. It's pretty adorable! She has made many friends and we found out this week that her best friend Maddie who moved to Denver back in April, is moving back. She has been released from the doctor's care with her leg and her latest x-ray shows that you can't even tell there was ever a break! PTL! Haven is giving gymnastics another try and so far so good!

Mike- God has used Mike at Vallecito the last 3 years and it is awesome to see the fruit. The people of the church are just so good to us and most importantly, they trust their pastor and just take in everything he teaches. We have rarely had any problems during our time here and it has been wonderful. The church is still pretty full and for this time of year, that's awesome! Mike is just the greatest father, always willing to go back and forth to practices, games, and support whatever they are doing. We really are a team when it comes to raising these precious gifts and I love and appreciate him for that!

Me- Those of you who are close to me know what I have been struggling with but God is teaching me patience and how to be content. I am so blessed and will focus on that and be proactive in fighting against what the devil would love to use to defeat me. I have been blessed this week by my friend Kellie Good from San Diego who treated me to a professional massage! She is one of most encouraging people I have ever been around. Every time I say anything, she points out the way God works and uses things in our lives! Love her! And she is expecting me to fly out for some girl time in February but I am a little nervous about flying to California alone. My computer job is only 15 hours a week, broken up into 5 hours, 3 days per week. So it keeps me busy and I have 2 days off to grocery shop and do whatever. Several mornings a week, I hike with Connie and I am eagerly anticipating volunteering weekly in Haven's room but her teacher doesn't want to start that until the end of October. I have a couple more things in the workings of my mind but I am praying about them to make sure they are from God before I venture out (got you curious, huh?)

Company!!--Mike's cousin and friend Jackie Hayes will be coming out next week to spend some time with us. He leaves on Oct. 3rd and Mike's parents arrive that day to stay a week! We are so excited!!! It has been 1 year and 4 months since we have had any company!! Can't wait!

New Deck!- The church put a new deck on the parsonage and it's really nice! Check it out!





Well, maybe I should stop reporting everything on here so my family and friends will call me more! I miss you all!

Landon Won!

Landon won the election of Co-President of Student Council at Bayfield Elementary School! The other Co-President is Perri Milner. I am so proud for him! He wanted this soooo much! They had 2 rounds of voting, the first where they narrowed it down to 6 candidates. The second round was after they gave their speeches.

Congratulations Landon!!

Landon for Co-President!

Landon is running for Co-President of Student Council at Bayfield Elementary School! I am so proud of him for the courage, bravery, boldness, and leadership desire that he possesses. He was a representative last year and LOVES being involved in Student Council. He had to make 3 posters to campaign and will be giving a speech in front of the 4th and 5th graders on Monday which is about 200+ people. So the candidates could not have help from their parents (although we can make "suggestions") and I just had to share these posters with his grandmothers......

#1 was done on the computer.......

#2...well, you can read it yourself (maybe)

And #3 is hilarious.....

It says "Vote for Landon O.......(or I Will find You)" , then if you'll notice the 2 little eyes at the bottom, it says "I am watching you".....Ha-Ha...he's one of a kind that Landon!!

I offered suggestions (especially about "neatness") but he did his own thing anyway and was proud of his little posters and so am I. I think they are adorable.

So say a little prayer for Landon on Monday if you think of him because he is very confident that he will win but is prepared to run for class representative if he doesn't. I LOVE his self confidence and courage and am a VERY PROUD MOM!!

Haven's Loses Her 1st Tooth!

First Kindergarten and now she loses her first tooth!

And she used my tooth fairy pillow that my Mom made me when I was her age.....

My baby is growing up!