Summer 2008--Part 1

Holden got a new toy today from Nana.  It is called a Ripstick.

The newest form of a skateboard with only two wheels!!  

Tomorrow we are gonna go out and make his first attempt at making it go.  He has knee and elbow pads and wrist guard, and he knows he looks so cool when he has it all on.

As we begin our second week of summer vacation, we are really having a good time!  Things are going very smoothly.  Last week Holden went to baseball camp at the high school, and next week he goes to church camp for the whole week!!!  Last year he was only gone for 3 nights.  Last year when he went to camp he was so excited, but this year I don't think it has sunk in yet that he is leaving next week.  I am so excited for him!  

We are not going to go on a big family vacation this year, but we are going to enjoy our new home!  This summer is much easier on Holden because he isn't cramped in a little apartment with just me for three months.  He has Travis across the street, and he has made some really good friends at church!  I couldn't be happier about how he has adjusted to our new life in our new home.  

There are all kinds of fabulous changes going on for our family.  Jason has gotten a much earned promotion!  (I told you he has an amazing work ethic!)  I have accepted a teaching position MUCH closer to home!  I will be teaching 5th grade next year.  I am excited about being home earlier for Holden next year.  

I am also going to facilitate a women's bible study this summer.  I am excited about reading a book by Elizabeth George  A Woman After God's Own Heart.  I am definitely no expert in this area, but knew that I would be held accountable if I am meeting with women weekly to discuss the book!  I knew God is going to do BIG things through this opportunity.  I can't wait to meet new women from church!

I will update our summer as the weeks go by....Stay Tuned!!1