PIRATE Season Sails to an End

Last night was Cole's last regular season game with the Pirates. They ended their season with a 10-6 record! The boys really worked hard this year and really pulled together as a team! Last year they had a 2-14 season...see the improvement! It is fun to watch the boys learn how to actually play the game! They really pay attention now, make plays, hit the ball, score runs, cheer each other on , and help each other out...very rewarding!

Next year will be another story, Cole will move into the kid-pitch league...lots of walks!

Here are a few pics of my "Pirate" and his fans!

yes...yes...that is Chloe in the stroller!

Corlee giving her bubba good luck "knuckles" before he bats!

Chloe, Corlee (saying "CHEEEZZZ"), Cole, and Aaron (Cole's best bud)

Coach Chris, Chloe, Corlee, and Cole...My Pirate Team!

Corlee telling her Daddy what he did wrong!!!

God is AWESOME!!!

Thanks to all of you who have been praying for my student, Trent!

I am so happy to announce that Trent is home!

They finished up the radiation a little earlier than expected because of some brain swelling (a side effect of radiation). But before they left they did blood work, an MRI, an EKG, a minor surgery to remove his port, and numerous other test...And all test results came back great!
According to the Dr.'s the tumor is stable and the radiation did exactly what they wanted it to do! They will go back in 3 months for another MRI just to keep an eye on things! Can I say it again...

Our God Is an AWESOME God!!!!!!

Fun In The Sun

We met our friends, Kelli, Courtney, and Jina (along with all their kids) at out neighborhood pool today! There were 4 adults and 11 kids! Why are we parents always out numbered! Anyway...the kids had a great time swimming and playing together and we adults had a nice time catching up! Here are a few pics from our day!

This is my friend, Kelli's, little boy who is only 3 days younger than Corlee. They had fun together...they even did a little kissing but I didn't have my camera handy!

This is Chloe's best friend, Makenna. They always enjoy each others company!

And yes Corlee loves her big brother! Cole is usually very good with her!

Again we enjoyed the company of all of our friends. But remember that 4 to 11 ratio...No wonder I am tired this evening! I hope you all are enjoying your summer as much as we are!

12 Years and Counting

Happy Anniversary to Us!!!

Wow it is really hard to believe that Chris and I have been married for 12 years. The past 12 years have been filled with many up and downs. When I look back at all the events that have occur ed in our lives since 1997 I am amazed that we are still together! No, I am teasing the last 12 years have been a blessing to Chris and I! We have shared so much together...we began our careers... started new businesses...bought new houses...sold houses...built houses...became an Aunt and an Uncle...rejoiced in becoming parents to 3 beautiful children...accrued debt...mourned the loss of loved ones...encountered wonderful friendships...coached little league teams...grown in our faith...but most of all we have nurtured that LOVE we have for one another! I am proud to say that I have been married to my BEST FRIEND for 12 years! I hope and pray that we have many more years ahead of us to continue to share our love for one another! If you are reading this blog then Chris and I owe you a thank you as well for being a part of our lives. We are so fortunate to have many, many friends and family to share in our happiness!
On a lighter note Chris and I (and the kids) did go to dinner last night for our anniversary. I know how romantic dinner with 3 kids. We thought about getting a sitter but Cole and Chloe really wanted to celebrate with us so...what the heck! Well I am glad that we have been married for as long as we have and that neither one of us was expecting anything too elaborate because as it turned out we ate in shifts. One got to eat while the other sat outside (yes outside) with Corlee! I have never in all my years of parenting had to take one of my children out of the restaurant! But never say never! She had a long day at the ball fields and was wanting no part of behaving in a highchair! And to end our "date" a trip to Wal-Mart! And the rest is history!

Happy Anniversary to Us!!!

3rd Child

Wow...Why is it that my parental skills have really slacked off with this 3rd child?
For example:
Cole was never allowed to even get near the dog's food and water bowl. I mean that is just gross and the dog might bite you! So Cole left the bowl alone!
Chloe was told not to get near the dog bowl for the same reasons. But she did it anyway, so she got in trouble.
Corlee was told the same rules...because it is gross and the dog still might bite. But she doesn't listen and I don't have the energy to fight her...and she is just so darn cute!!!

Yes..This is the cute little face that was looking at me today when I caught her playing in the dog's food! How can I even get mad at this little face?

Big Day

Well today was a big day for the Thomas children! It was AWARD day at school! Another proud parent moment for Chris and I.

Chloe received an award for 6 Hour Six Flags Reading - She read at least 360 minutes which entitled her to a free 6 Flags Ticket! She also received her Kindergarten Promotion Certificate! I cannot believe she will be a first grader. Chloe has really surprised us this year! According to her teacher she is an angel, she was not sent to the office at all this year! I would have lost that bet! She is reading, as a matter of fact she was 1 out of 5 kids in her class that was reading well enough to begin the Accelerated Reader Program at their school! Mrs. Tuley was the perfect fit for Chloe, she really fostered her love for learning and school!

(Front row 2nd from the left)

Cole was a recipient of a few awards himself! Cole received the Perfect Attendance Award!!! Cole was very determined to get this award and we are very proud of him! He also received "A" Honor Roll Award, yes that means that he made straight A's all year long! Cole has yet to make a "B" on his report card as long as he has been in school. Chris and I are wondering where he got his "smarts"??? He also received the Social Studies Award for excellence in that subject area. And lastly he too received a 6 Flags Reading Award! So yes we will be visiting 6 Flags soon!

(Front Row 2nd from left)

Then tonight Chloe had her End of the Season Party for soccer where she received her trophy for the Ballhogs! They ended their season with 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie I believe! There are 4 kids on the team who have been together for 3 years, one of them in a boy, Ethan. Well next season our team moves up a division due to their age so we have to go all girls. We are all sad about losing Ethan, but he refuses to wear a pink jersey and grow his hair long so he will have to go play on an all boys team! Chloe really loves soccer and if I can I must say...she is pretty good!


So as you can see our children gave us alot to smile about today! We really do take things for granted around here, but at the end of the awards ceremony today they played that song "Thank God For Kids" and tears swelled up in my eyes and I had to stop and really THANK God for my kids! They really are my life and I love them all so much!

Cole and Chloe you really made us proud today...We Love You!