Sunday, July 24, 2016

Summer 2016

Well the summer is almost over. It was a pretty boring summer for the kids with both Luis and I working, but we managed to sneak in a few fun family times. Before we know it, school will be in session, soccer will be in full gear, and the dog days of summer will be only a faint memory. Here's some pics from our adventures.

Jon dancing on the beach at Hunting Island at our annual 4th of July beach trip

















Josh was MVP and Daniel received the coaches award. Josh played JV as a 7th grader and an 8th grader.

Upstate Soccer Classic Champs

Belton-Honea Path (BHP) had a great season!!


Josh and Luis are playing together on an Adult Soccer League this summer.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Monday, February 15, 2016

New Seasons

There have been lots of changes since my last post. I started a new job in Greenville (loving it!), Luis is contemplating a job switch, and the boys have started a new soccer season. Lily has decided she "hates" soccer and wants to try tumbling...we are buying time with that one as soccer has us racing full steam ahead. Jon made a position in CESA (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy), and Josh made cuts for JV at the high school again this year as an 8th grader. All 3 kids made A honor roll (not really A honor roll for Lily, but as high as she could get for 5K). Josh is already taking 3 high school level classes: Honors Spanish, Algebra 1 and English 1 and has maintained an A grade in all of them. Jonathan competed in his school-wide spelling bee for the 3rd year in a row, and was selected for Music Ideals, which will start next year in middle school. We have started to attend a small church in Anderson, which we enjoy as well. Lots of changes for this little family. Some days I feel like my head is spinning with all that I need to remember, and other days, I just sit back and smile and enjoy watching my kids growing up, while I grow older with my love, Luis. Here are a few picture from the last few months. Hope your New Year is off to a great start too!!

Josh turns 14 and gets snow for his birthday.
Josh makes JV soccer for second year in a row
Christmas 2015
Lily goes to her Valentine's Dance at school with her Daddy
Jonathan is accepted into the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, where he is the youngest player on his team, but the top scorer!
Lily and Star go sledding
Played great in his tournament!
Skating with friends
Jonathan played Spiderman in our church play, "Jesus, the real superhero".
Christmas 2015
Christmas 2015


Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Better late than never!

So I am finally updating my blog after many moons of silence (you're welcome, Mom!) Life has just gotten so busy and we have gotten caught up with it. We have celebrated 2 birthdays, survived back to school shopping and Lily starting Kindergarten, and soccer season starting, just to name a few. Here are some pictures of a what has been keeping us busy! (in random order, because it would take me hours to organize them!!

Our yearly 4th of July beach trip to the lowcountry is one of our favorite summer tradtions!

Belton Elementary Skate Night was a huge success at the brand new skating rink in Belton!

First day of school-8th grade,5th grade and 5K!

Josh caught a shark on Coosaw Island!

Handsome Jon

Jon won awards for the highest ACT scores in Math and English in his whole grade....smarty pants!

Hotel pool fun-Josh is a super big brother, and Lily takes advantage of it all the time!

Hippie Day at BES,,,he wears my shirt better than I do!

Chilling at the pool

Jon at Hunting Island

Josh enjoying the ocean

Josh is officially the tallest in the house!

Great time at the beach!

Lily's school picture (proof)-Orders should be in soon!

My baby turns 6!

Lily and Athena...sweet friends!

Lily at her new school

Beach beauty

Loves her girly clothes

Jon being Jon....happy birthday Lily!

Way to go, Lily!

Stopping for a little Italian food...

Luis dancing on the beach-love this man and his ability to always make us laugh!

fish at the hotel

Back to school shopping fun

my heavenly view on a much needed summer vacation