September

Since it's been awhile, this may be a little long. I'll try to keep the commentary to a minimum and maximize the photos!

***************************KARATE!***********************************

The kids had a great time in the Karate demo classes conducted at their school. After 3 weeks of training, both kids broke a board at their "graduation" on their first try!! Alexis is going to continue with Karate and Logan is looking forward to getting back into gymnastics.

*******************************FISHING DERBY**************************

Pinehurst had their Annual Fishing Derby to end the Summer season. It was a great time, although, I think the kids were more interested in the frogs and horses than fishing! :)

Please indulge me while I brag a bit about my eldest....

Another family sat near us under a big tree by the lake. With them was a darling older woman in a wheel chair who had had a stroke. She was extremely difficult to understand.

My beautiful, thoughtful, caring daughter noticed she was alone when her husband went to fish and her granddaughter went to ride the horses. Stacy took it upon herself to help this lovely lady.

She wheeled her over to the horses so she could watch her granddaughter ride. Her face lit up with smiles as she clapped for the kids and horses.

Once again, we were reminded of our daughters big heart and compassionate nature. As she's done many, many times in her short 22 yrs on this earth with us, she's made our hearts swell with love and pride for this amazing young woman.

****************RACOON RUN***************************************

The kids had a beautiful day for the Racoon Run at Gov. Ranch Elementary. Thank you all who contibuted to their donation funds!! The money goes towards the Physical Ed program as well as technology for the school (computers and such). Alexis and Logan both ran over a mile and had a lot of fun!