Baseball 2014

Ethan and baseball go hand and hand.
He eats, sleeps and lives for baseball.
And he is good. I know I am mom but I am speaking the truth.
When other coaches beg for your son to play on their team of boys that are 10 years old and Ethan is only 8, he is good.

He has played all positions but he mainly plays second.  There is something about when he steps on the field, he just knows. I can't count all the double plays he has made. In a second he has caught the ball, tagged the base and thrown the ball to another base to get that player out. It is amazing to watch.

So far the Archer's have won 3 championship rings. Yes, rings. These tournaments have been the real deal. The boys have had to travel all over to play the best of the best and the Archer's win game after game.
They know how to work together under pressure.


Ethan's has been asked to play on a 10U team, which is kid pitch.  In the first game, Ethan batted lead off. There was no hesitation, he was not intimidated, he just did what he does. He had 5 stolen bases, went
3 for 3 with a double, played 1st base and caught 2 line drives with an unassisted double play. After the game the Umpire that has no idea who Ethan is nor did he know Ethan is the youngest player in the League gave Ethan the GAME BALL. Nathan said that never happens. That everyone knew who dominated the field. Ethan Wallace. I am so proud. I could not be more proud.

On the Archway Foundation website, there is a write up on one of the games and they talk about Ethan.






love....


                                                     nothing like love from a cousin

Success!

Cullen is so proud of himself because he can make his own sandwich! His favorite thing to eat is a peanut butter sandwich.
Cullen only needs 3 things to be happy:

Mommy
peanut butter sandwich
staying at home

Eight Great Mother, Daughter Dates- Date 1: Tea Time


 My friend Cheryl Creech introduced me to this wonderful book. Moms and daughters go on 8 dates. They are a surprise to the girl. When you get there you talk to them about different things. Our first date was to a Tea Room and I knew the perfect place. The Old Tea Room in Wake Forest. It was perfect. We talked to the girls about how they are God's Masterpiece and they should treat themselves that way and surround themselves with other people that also treat them that way. We had a Styrofoam cup, a regular coffee cup and then the fine china. We wanted them to see how a styrofoam cup you just through away, the coffee cup is like everyone else, but the Fine China is special it is been hand made and time has been put into this special cup. This is how God has made us. Special. We should not allow anyone else to tell us different. It was a wonderful morning and I am so glad God has put Cheryl and Allyson in our lives. Such a wonderful Christian family. Can't wait for Date 2!












Easter 2014

It is that time of the year again. The flowers are blooming, the sun is out and we  celebrate our Lord and Savior. We had a wonderful day at church and going to be with family.














Pre Easter Fun

It's is always fun to go to Granny Evans and make Easter Crafts and dye Easter eggs with cousins. She always has fun stuff planned and the kids love it!



God's NOT Dead!!!!

One of my favorite dates.. My two oldest and I went to see the movie God's not Dead. It was such a wonderful movie of standing up for your faith. I pray my children will always stand up for what they know is right.

best friends....

I am so thankful my children have best friends. I remember my childhood friends and some I still keep in touch with. Special friends, special memories.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:  If one falls down, his friend can help him up.

Girls in Action

I was a GA growing up. I have the best memories. Now my daughter is a GA.
I found my pin I had when I was her age and I gave it to her. She wore it proudly to church tonight.

you just never know

                                                 Who will be coming around the corner

Sunflower time...

 It is that time of year... Planting Ethan's favorite flower... Sunflowers! The funny thing is that is my favorite flower and when we had our Baby Shower when I was pregnant with Ethan I had sunflowers in all the vases.

sweet surprise


I walked in my laundry room today and this is what I found. A sweet note and flowers from my sweet daughter. I love her so much!

GA's and RA's competition


For weeks the girls and boys at church have been in a competition. Who can memorize the most things from the Bible. Ava and Ethan had a head start because we home school they have already memorized the Old and New Testament and the bible verses in Eph. 6 1-24 the armor of the Lord.  So they memorized the Lord's Prayer, the B attitudes, the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, etc. I am so very proud of both of them. They worked every day memorizing. At the end the boys won!  So they got to request anything and they wanted and it was for the girls to cook them a steak dinner and serve them. Of course! So tonight my sweet Ava Grace served with a loving heart even though she was disappointed they lost.
Now game on again! Let's see in the next 2 months who will win....
I love to see Ava and Ethan wanting to be at church and loving it.  I remember when I was a GA, special memories. I even passed on my GA pin to Ava.

little feet.....

Cullen loves his monster slippers! When he comes down the stairs it sounds like Nathan and he tries to trick me. I love seeing these little monster feet!

Field trip to NC STATE farm day with Cousins

It was a beautiful day to get out and be with out cousins! We went to NC STATE Farm day, yes I know it is State but Ava still represented UNC by wearing her sweatshirt. We saw pigs, sheep, goats, cows, rabbits and the favorite of all baby chicks. We ate ice cream and played. Hudson just loves Cullen. It is the sweetest thing. He just wants to hug on him. The boys got little footballs so they started running and playing together. I just love to see when they play and laugh. Braxton was content with little Ms. Ava. I love that Natalie is home now so we can go on field trips and let the cousins make memories together. Hudson and Cullen picked us the prettiest flowers, such sweet little boys. It was a fun and exciting day! Braxton was asleep before we left the parking lot... It was a great day.