April Showers

Wow! Has it really been a month since I posted? Where does the time go? I could really write a book about my life in just one sitting, to include everything that has happened over this past month. Bullets? Nah, I think I will just do a quick summary to catch everyone up, since my life is just that exciting.

Chase turned 14..Did I really just say that? ouch. Spring football tryouts came and went. Chase is down to 4 left for Quarterback. I must say that everyone so far has said that Chase has the golden ticket with the last name "Van-skyhawk." I have to admit, it's quite the charming name, it's definitely not "Smith, Jones, or Johnson."  A dad  approaches us at tryouts, and the dad to one of the 4 QB's in Chase's group to boot. He says, "you have a good looking boy, with a good looking name, he is going to go far in life with looks and a name like that." Of course, my head got a little big.
I am for sure getting anxious for our first year of high school ball, under the lights they say. It is going to be a fun yet exhausting year when August gets here.

We had a lot of pollen, rain, rain and more pollen. We have had homework out the kazoo, preparing for these EOCT'S that are this week as I type this.
Really? End of the course tests, at least it isn't the FCAT. I won't tell you what that one stands for except that I am so glad my kids don't have to take it anymore.

One of my great friends and was diagnosed with cancer, and she is now in remission and we have sure done a lot of praying. God is sure good to us, but not just in April, but every month of every year. My dad on the other hand, just finished his radiation and we sit patiently for a month or so to get his next scans and tests.

Of course the one thing in April we all hate is TAXES. I am sure glad that is over and as much as I was looking forward to my return, it's already spent. Sure doesn't take long. The journey continues as the money is taxed and adds up for next year. Wow, its already one month, gone.

The family is great, and this month is so packed with so much more. I have my trip to Chicago and then to Boston. We get back and then leave for the mountain house vacation for a week. I won Jars of Clay, Tim Mcgraw, American idol and Darius Rucker tickets, and 2 of the concerts are this month. WHEW!


I hope everyone is doing great, and how was your month of April?

A thought from Braden.."Ah, why does some girl have to be in love with my brother"

Until next time,

S~