Camp Peniel {Day Camp 2013}

the boys went to day camp for two different weeks at Camp Peniel

you can read more about the camp here

it was great!

we plan to send them next summer for their first overnight camp

and then one week of day camp in July

they have promised some of their favorite chiefs they will see them again next year :)

the young adult chief and maidens (counselors) were great with the boys

we had chief luke the first week, and chief mikey the 2nd week
cooper was really close to chief brandon as well

all the counselors were from young life
a super great christian group of young adults passionate about teaching children more about God

the boys learned about sin

they will tell you "it is anything you think, say, do or don't do that is displeasing to God"!

amen to that

they gained a new perspective and desire to not sin
pretty amazing stuff to witness
our babies are experiencing God away from church, Sunday School, or with us
i'll never know what all they were told
but i know it was positive about loving Jesus and others
and had a POSITIVE affect on the boys hearts for sure!

the boys went

horseback riding
visited a

petting zoo

shot bb guns

shot bow and arrow

went fishing

went swimming EVERYDAY

played many games

sing

learn bible verses
compete

hear bible stories

 canoe

kayak 

scavenger hunt

it's a perfect time for two little boys

their FAVORITE end of the day activity was GAGA ball
they played in this ring
with something that resembles a ball
i'm not sure all the rules
but i got that you did not want to be touched by the ball or you were out

the spark has certainly been lit in them
many nights since they are reading the bible in bed on their own

one week at camp they learned about a lot of BAD kings

one night cooper told me he learned a story about a father punishing with whips and scorpions

1 Kings 12:11
oh my!

I was so happy to hear him read me the bible :)

they hung out under this pavilion during parts of the day

cubby holes to hold lunch, towel and water bottle

the boys also learned some great songs at church camp

that we have heard more than we ever care to hear again

just kidding

i love listening to them sing
they are both good at it

i've been redeemed, I've been redeemed by the blood of the lamb

my sins are washed away, oh praise the lord, praise the lord

oh you can't get to heaven

in a motor car

oh you can't get to heaven

in a motor car

one song they sing about the fruits of the spirit

got us reading galatians 5:22 and memorizing the fruits together

it's good times

i don't want to forget

the boots and swim trunks kill me
i could NOT win the battle
so i just let it be :)

until next year...

around here

 

these two monkeys

are having a great summer

 

 

of course they are eating lots

playing in the dirt and catching bugs all the time

their current fascination is little frogs they catch while out on the lake at camp

and bring home

oh lovely

 

we've been super happy with the weeks they've been to camp peniel

the drive is killing our gas budget

but no doubt their time there is spent learning more about God

it is apparent they are loved and cared for well

and kept super busy exploring, riding, swimming, playing, singing

a perfect day for these guys

 

they made me take pictures too

I know I look thrilled!

 

 

 

oops, cut off mom's head in that one ;)

 

 

 

my oh my these boys are getting so tall

definitely lots of growing going on around here

 

 

 

they LOVE their yearbooks from school

and hanging out on the dog beds :)

when they get home from camp there is lots of just hanging out going on around here

 

mocha and coach ran off last Saturday morning

for an early morning deer chasing adventure

 

thankfully it ends well

but we totally spent our entire weekend looking for them

 

 Coach came home Saturday afternoon

and then our search was for just her

we made flyers

posted them all over, handed them out

talked to everyone we could in the neighborhood

posted her picture on facebook

lost dogs of texas website

faxed a flyer to all the area vet offices

called animal control in two counties

put an ad in the Austin newspaper

we were desperate to find her

 

by Monday evening we finally gave up looking in our neighborhood 

we felt confident she was NOT in Briarcliff

the breeders were certain she had been picked up/stolen

we kept feeling like it just couldn't be so that someone who found her with her collar and tags would not call us

who steals someones dog?

 

thankfully no one stole this sweet girl

she was found Tuesday afternoon at 3pm walking down the middle of the road

out in the country

about 6 miles away from our house

 

I've spoken to the two ladies who simultaneously stopped for her on the road again this morning

and they knew she was special

and needed to find her home

and praise god would not let her away without calling the number on her tag

 

 

 

 

we can't stop thanking Jesus

she was found

alive and well

other than being REALLY thirsty

her paws are raw in a few places

but she is just fine

so proud of her for being such a survivor

 

around here

we are happy!

 

Instagram

my big bro was here for 3 weeks

he is home now

 miss him a bunch!

trip to the children's museum with the silverts

the boys kicked off summer with lots of fun outings with friends 

we went to a free early screening of Descpicable Me 2 in 3D

love the glasses

first time my brother had been in a movie theater since the day of the accident

the boys have chickens at their nana's house

little farm kids

swim lessons early june 

**i wasn't as happy with the outcome 

they need a little more instruction

this was sorta a waste of time

bummer

so happy to see that red sunshade over the playground

gonna miss this school

lots of good memories

hello SUMMER

truly my fave

 this time of year

the long day of sunshine

relaxed schedule with the kids
i love it

change of pace

it's good

and the living is easy

our summer has started off pretty exciting

a good friend turned 40

we celebrated BIG with a hula theme party

such a blast!

beautiful home

pina colada machine

catered food

hula dancers

music

good friends

happy happy Hilary

then a few days later mocha doodle had her
PUPPIES 

 on june 4th

13 of them
she is amazing

WOW!

for now she lives with the breeder in dripping
and is busy until mid july feeding

and being mommy to them

we miss her like crazy around the house

poor coacher

HA
he's been enjoying ALL the attention again
he truly doesn't seem the least bit sad
silly ol' dog

boys started swimming lessons three nights a week
and i still think they need one more session
 they need more practice in the pooooool!!!

last day of school was june 5th

they had adorable matching shirts for twin day
with 8 of their closest buddies

one of the boys said
it's not quadruplet day
just twin day

haha

and that evening we had a FUN

outdoor movie party with a few friends

we introduced the kids to THE GOONIES movie

good times

quilts, lawn chairs, 

dogs and burgers, adult beverages, bug spray

cool summer night breeze

it was the perfect ending to a great school year

now we are enjoying a few weeks of spanish camp at school

and an extended visit with uncle ronnie here

who lets the boys play on his phone sometimes

he's a good uncle

it's been a great start to summer around here

we are blessed

and busy

excited for the next chapter

as we currently prepare to move an hour north

weeeeeeeee

moving boxes are fun ;-)

i love summer!!

last day of school {1st grade}

 

 

my babies are finished with the 1st grade

sniff, sniff

 

I remembered to have them wear the same outfit the last day of school

that they wore the first day so I could do a comparison photo

i'd say they've done LOTS of growing this year
and their outfits have done a lot of fading
:-)

 they rode their bikes to school
one last time
this year
I drove near by holding their yearbooks
last day of school was a signing party
and lots of movie watching
oh and a dance party during lunch
 

here's their entire class
kylie, kyle, jacob, zeriah, corbin, cooper, Marisol
sawyer, jonathan, alex, Santiago, emiliano, julissa, Emily, Joshua, travis

 



 

all the kiddos got an award

corbin got one for excellence in reading

and cooper got TWO awards

one for most improved reader and

perfect attendance :-)

 

so proud of our boys

they have really grown up a lot this year

 

 

and worked hard to perfect their reading skills

way to go kiddos!

 

 

INSTAFRIDAY

linking up the jeannett again this week at life rearranged

yay for INSTAGRAM Friday's!!

Friday after work i took the boys for froyo

it's our favorite treat

saturday morning i had a grocery store helper

he was loading up on kiwi

in the afternoon we took the kiddos to san antonio for their final tournament of the season

and as an orange belt

there is a lot of waiting involved

but the kids are pretty used to it now

they first call the kids to the mats from the stands by age groups

then they line all the kids in the age groups by height

one day this boy will probably be last in line in his age group

he's a tall one

noah and skyler road with us to the tourny

we had two first place winners and two second place winners

good job kiddos!

sunday afternoon after church, lunch and naps we headed to the silvert's for a swim

the kids played in the water for hours

we had a yummy pizza dinner

and called the weekend a wrap

our favorite team advanced in the playoffs

GO SPURS Goooo!

getting closer to another championship!!

oh the sadness of this tragedy

i'm an okie

this happened in my home state

 too close to family

but thankfully they are all safe and sound

much prayer and love for all that are displaced and have lost so much

these two are really into their DS these days

daddy put some tunes on there

a few summers ago

on a plane

anniversary trip

dreaming of another one day

just he and i

they lingered with us a little longer this morning
not wanting to leave for school

wanted me to walk with them

lots of kisses bye and "love you's"

i'm always praying for their safety, comfort and well being when we are apart

and that they learn, place nice, get along, and stay out of the principal's office

oh geez

happy friday!