Playing Catch Up Part 1

I wrote most of this blog before our world was turned upside down last week.  I don't want to pretend like everything is okay or normal - because it's not.  We're still hurting, grieving, and crying and that's okay.  As Zach said we are trying to figure out what our "new normal" is - we have been and are leaning heavily on God, our family and our friends as we stumble through this season in our lives.  Thanks for letting us lean!

When I was in 5th grade, my teacher (whom I loved) would draw a bottle of Ketchup on the board one day out of every six weeks.  She was a really great artist (this is where my love for colored chalk began) and would write "Ketch-UP day".  Now, in my infinite wisdom, I completely understand the need for an entire day of catching up on unfinished work.  In my case, I might need 2 months to catch up.  But here's my first attempt...


We attended Family Fun Night at church a few weeks ago.  The theme was based on going on adventures with your family.  We had a treasure map and watched movie clips of Chronicles of Narnia for our clues.  We had a lot of fun and seeing sweet friends made it even better!

Watching a clip from the movie - one of the few moments where Kendall was actually sitting still!



Jackson and Caroline enjoying some yummy Chick-Fil-A.  You can see my son's two favorite food groups are chicken and cookies.



If it were up to Kendall, she would still be drawing on the giant dry-erase board.



I tried to get a picture of John and Kendall together.  Kendall loves John!  We finally got him to pose, but she wouldn't have anything to do it!  Isn't his shirt too cute?  Caroline's is just like it only different colors.  Ann has the best taste!

My brother and sister-in-law came in on this weekend as well.  It was his Spring Break.  We got to spend all day Saturday with them.  We had a great time!!!  I am still kicking myself for leaving my camera at home.  I seriously do not have one picture from that day.  UGH!

Timothy came to watch Jackson's eArLy game Saturday morning.  Kendall was so excited when he pulled up, she took off running.  Jackson was already warming up, so he didn't get to see Timothy until after the game.  He came running out of the dugout asking to go hug Uncle Timmy!  We have missed Timothy and Jessica so much! 

Mom, Jessica, Timothy, the kids and I had lunch together and then went to see the movie HOP.  Zach and my Dad were working and missed out on the fun.  HOP was a pretty cute movie - well the beginning is cute.  The napless wonder struck again so Kendall and I roamed the lobby until the movie was over.  Jackson really liked it.  We spent the rest of the day visiting at Mom and Dad's house.  It was a great day!

That Sunday Zach took Jackson to Red Raider Play Day at Jones Stadium.  Athletes volunteer their time at different stations (hula-hoop races, bounce houses, face painting, jump roping, sack races, t-ball, etc.) around the stadium.  The kids travel from station to station in groups.  Jackson had a great time and said that all the athletes were really nice, but the girl athletes were nicer than the boys.  Hmmm...I wonder if he might have been flirting?



Double T face painting




Doesn't he look good on the field...maybe someday?!?




Running a race




Hula Hoop Time




He was so excited he got to drink from the "hoses" like the football players.




The athlete's shirts - Zach said, "I took this picture so you could include it in your blog."  Sweet boy!



Working with his team



I have to honestly say I have no idea who any of these athletes are, but Jackson was so excited to take a picture with them!  Zach said they were really nice to Jackson!

Verse of the day - "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

Blessings,
Kelli