friday night football

It was a fabulous night for high school football.

The weather was cooler and there was a little breeze.

I love sitting on the grassy knoll.

It is great for hanging out and visiting with everyone.

It's like tailgating through the whole ballgame.

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The actual football was good too.

After a strong second half, we won 45-14.

It was navy night. It was fun seeing everyone in blue. Although I discovered I only own 1 navy shirt - a homecoming T-shirt from a few years ago.

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Carly and her friends love being able to hang out with seemingly more freedom.

wordless wednesday :: heebie jeebies

photo by Kenny

(because even my zoom lens

would have put me too close)

good thoughts to start the day

Resolution #2 of a new school year: daily devotion.

We slacked off during the summer (in many areas).

We decided a good time to add a devotion to our school day was on the way to school.

So each morning, Carly is reading a devotion a loud to us

from Heads Up! Sports Devotions for All Star kids.

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Today's Bible verse: I Peter 2:12 -

Live such good lives among the pagans that,

though they accuse you of doing wrong,

they may see your good deeds and glorify God.

court time

Resolution #1 of a new school year: Move more!

We've been spending more time here.

Thankful that it decided to cool off just a little.

back to school lunch

What a fun way to start a new school year!

Lunch with friends after the first 1/2 day.

Carly picked the menu - tacos, rice, fruit and ice cream sandwich dessert.

This year there were 2 eighth graders, 4 sixth graders, 2 fifth graders, and a third grader.

9 kids and 9 navy uniform shirts.

There are 4 color options and they all wore navy.

They all wear shorts under their skirts and they had all taken their skirts off.

back-to-school eve dinner

Carly gets to choose the menu for dinner the night before school starts.

This year, she chose homemade pizzas - no argument here.

She wanted Alfredo sauce, chicken and bacon.

I could not talk her into a vegetable.

The good thing about homemade pizzas is you can throw on whatever toppings you want.

So, Kenny and I added an assortment of spinach, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and basil.

Later, Carly was seen eating pizza with all of these.

What a way to kick off a new year!