Football!

Saturday was the first day of Upward flag football at church. Evan is playing this year. Not surprisingly, Derek is coaching. Our church began using the Upward sports program nine years ago. Derek has been involved as a referee or coach every year.

 Prayer before the game.

Almost ready.

Evan enjoys the game! He's pretty fast, too.

Compassion for Others

A few days ago we had some insight into our children. We had visited the preschool Meghan and Evan attended and Esther will attend next week. After we arrived home, Evan asked where all the preschool teachers were since only two were at the dinner. We explained that this year only enough students were there to have two classes.

Immediately, Evan asked if the teachers lost their jobs and what they would do. Meghan and Evan were so concerned for their beloved teachers. I love their compassion.

School 2015

It's the beginning of another school year! I may not teach any more, but I still could not sleep last night. I guess some things never change.

Meghan is entering third grade at the charter school. This year she is in a new building so she takes a different bus. This bus arrives about 6:15. Since we have to be at the bus stop ten minutes in advance, this is what Meghan looked like before we got into the van to get to the bus stop.

It's a little bit dark outside.

 A flash helps a lot. Meghan is really excited for the first day. I hope the excitement continues.

Evan is now a first grader.

 I love this tough guy stance with sweetness popping out from behind. Priceless!

From the time the Meghan gets up to the time I get home from preschool drop off is three hours. THREE hours just to get my day started...and that doesn't include anything like exercise though it does include breakfast and a shower. I may have to start drinking caffeine.

Meghan and Evan began school yesterday. Today was Esther's first day of preschool.

During lunch Esther asked if she could make a card for this lovely lady. If you see her, you should ask her what her teacher's name is. Then ask Derek or me for the interpretation. Though it's a common name, it has three syllables. Esther's interpretation is amusing.