Fair Time

It is a blessing and difficult to have two children that are fourteen years apart. I worry at times and pray they will be close always and have a relationship they treasure. I had some great times with my Sashie's and still do. I have great times with my Natie too. Things like the fair make it difficult sometimes. It is a family outing to go to the Chamber mixer and then take the tour through the animals and exhibits and such. The rides, so fun to watch the kids enjoy, but so stressful when you have an "only" child per say. Fortunately we have great friends who invite us to crash their family outing. We found the Krug's at the food corral and sat with them. They went off as we finished and visited with other people. We caught up to them again at the rides - it was fun. Nate enjoys playing with his friend Cade a lot. He especially loves Callie. He talks about Cade and Callie almost daily. He feels a more of a caretaker-role to Cade because he is always curious about what Cade does. On the other hand, he likes his Callie because he tends to always say, I think Callie will like ... or I need to show Callie ... will Callie be at church ... here are Nate and Cade on the carousel. Callie is riding behind them with Emily.

Callie loves Nate too :)

Cowboy Nate hanging around the arena

Cowboy Nate and the baby calf, too sweet! Two of God's greatest blessings in my life ... my children. Sasha is teaching Nate how to hold the baby chick and reminding him to be gentle. I love watching the two of them bond and create memories. Thank you God for such a wonderful gift.

Fair day at school

Nate's class made cowboy hats and vests for western day at school. Nate had so much fun decorating his vest. Sheriff Nate is here singing for the parents with his class. He also played the rhythm sticks. Nate did a GREAT job! His western day costume. "Momma can I take Tornado?" No son, not this time. "bummer"

Cowboy Nate is off to the ranch!

He had a lot of fun on Western day. He loves his boots, they are like Momo's boots, work boots.

the yard crew

Nate and Nick did the yard work on Saturday. Nate was a great lawn architect and he did wear his earphones to keep his ears safe. Also his eye protection. Thanks daddy for teaching me how to mow the lawn. Thanks Leo for the use of the tractor!!!

the newest player

go Nate, GO!!! recover, recover ....

and he's got the ball

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!

Game stuff

my favorite picture of all time!!! the fam-fam

cheering on the track :)

Spirit Parents Night :)

more pep rally

all the senior varsity cheerleaders the group

with Abue

the fam:)

pep rally's and other fun stuff

Senior fun ... here are some pics from the pep rally I think Andre needs to grow, he is super short!