Wordless Wednesday

I get it....

Thanks to a (ahem) gentle reminder from a friend or two this weekend, I am renewing a committment to posting here. You know, it's not that I actually haven't had time, I can always make time, 'cuz who needs sleep? It's just that some days, I think it's pretty status quo around here and there's nothing profound or share worthy to write about.

So what's been going on?...
I had a lovely visit with a boy I am head over heels about. His name is Vernon and he came all the way from Denmark to meet me. He is fantastic - long legs, beautiful smooth skin, luscious little lips and a baby fresh smelling head! I can't wait to watch this little guy grow and it was so much fun to see how in love his momma and dad are with him too!

Captain Fearbeard turned 6! Yep, the last of the 5 year olds have come and gone in this house - bittersweet. He's fully into those size 7 clothes we got, riding a 20 inch bike and wearing a size 2.5 shoe. There is not a stitch of that chubby, bald baby in sight anymore. We had a Friday night party with fabulous weather. I say a birthday party with a pirate theme and swords with only one child bleeding is a pretty swell success!!

Football season is in full swing. While I can't even come close to winning at my football picks each week, I picked a pretty great Red Dragon team to root for! It's been really cool to watch how much these boys who have played together for 4 years are really starting to come into the game and play wisely. Wy's loving it, as usual.

The Zambians are here! I was encouraged to see people picking up sponsorship of some of the student leaders at the college and we had the opportunity to start ours up too. We had a great time hanging with them on Sunday and Monday. Can't wait to see them again in October and give them a bunch of snaps to take home. I'll post more about their visit to the school when I've got pictures to accompany because my words can't do it justice. It was amazing, reciprocally amazing.

Overheard at our house:
Piper: "I have a boyfriend now, but today he got expelled from school. If he ever gets to come back, I'm totally telling him I'm breaking up with him."

That boy!

Oh, that boy! He's got charm. He's got wit. He's got faith. He's got the softest heart. I am so thankful that he walks his talk. What a stand up guy. Oh Lord, I pray that You continue to grow this attribute in him and that you would use him to better teach it to the rest of us!

Example? His teacher's known him for 2 weeks and is singing his praises. She shared this with me during email correspondence last week:
"I also wanted to let you know how THRILLED I am to have Wyatt in class. He is by far one of the neatest and kindest children I have ever had the opportunity to teach. I feel like I have learned so much from him already. I have to share a sweet "Wyatt Story"... After giving their speeches for class president Wyatt congratulated the other little girl that spoke. He told her that she did a great job and that he was going to vote for her. In our class of 24, she received 2 votes... I just believe hers and Wyatt's. There are thousands moments like this one where Wyatt's kind heart shines through and I just feel so honored that I get to work with him this year!"

Overheard at our house this week:
Ryder - "You don't need balance. You just need awesomeness."