Those Big kids

I suppose this will just be an updated status, for my writing has been put off since June of 2013! Oh for the Love, Mandi. (I know). There, I yelled at myself.  There are so many things to talk about. Slacking does not seem like a grand option when you start a blog...why? Because there are too many things to rewind on paper.  So where to start.  Intros are covered! That was the easy part. Now it is October... and nearly the middle of the month. Halloween is coming!

Vacation happened, school happened and insanity happened somewhere in between. All within 4 months!

Kyle is a big 8th grader now. (seriously, he has sprouted! 5 foot 6 inches to be exact). Cross country is a big accomplishment for him right now (grades...well, lets say we are working on that one).  I am so proud of him! Junior High definitely has it's challenges, but he takes them on like a champ.  When he is not consumed by running or homework, he loves to play on his iPod, the Xbox, and with Ethan. They are buddies. Well, I cannot forget Hunter! They are friends, too.  I am glad that he works hard to make right choices because sometimes that is a challenge. Oh the joys of being a teenager... 
 

What a handsome boy! 

                                                                       Go Kyle!!!!

 3rd place at districts!!!

 

 

Oh Christopher. The crazy one of the bunch, but so loving an caring all the time.  He is working on getting everything in 'on time' and remembering 'stuff'. Being a 5th grader is rough!! He ran for sheriff in his class, but he was not voted in. A bum deal, but a great lesson in trying. One thing that I appreciate about Christopher is that he is driven.  He puts his all into everything.  A good example, Cross country.  Yes, he is a runner too.  (proud Mama moment...two boys who run...cause I am a runner as well).  They only have one meet in elementary school, and he did AWESOME! He came in 5th. His mile time was 6:32! Never in my lifetime, ha ha. He is not afraid to stand out and be himself.

 

Sheriff Christopher

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!

 5th for the entire 5th grade!! Amazing...

He is blurry, only because he is so fast!