Parker's

The Parker Family has been our friends ever since we moved to DC in 2002. Lori Parker was Austin's very first babysitter! We love the Parkers like family. And sweet baby Katherine Elizabeth just turned 1 on February 11th! Happy Birthday sweet baby girl!

Pinewood Derby Regionals

At Manassas Mall we attended the Pinewood Derby Regionals. Ausitn won 3rd place with his pack, but was one of 100 at the Regionals. He got interviewed for the Bull Run Observer and got his picture taken! Woo hoo! Very crazy, fun experience! GO BSA!

Valentines Day

Bouncing Babes

There is a really fun place in Sterling, VA Rebounderz that is just tons of trampolines that you can bounce on and trampolines on walls. The kids go bonkers. Recently Austin has been putting together machines. Literally machines that he has to screw and nut and bolt together and then makes them operate with battery power. The man is putting them together unassisted and it's amazing some of the moving machines and robots he's made! I'm very proud of him!! Ash is reading a ton, did excellent on her report card and Austin got Honor Roll again. Yay!

I'm Sewing

So, recently I've been taken care of by many dear friends! Too many to mention. This week, I have learned to sew again and had so much fun making some baby blankets and burp cloths. My sweet friend Holly showed me how to sew! She is amazing. It is great fun and I'm so proud of my creations. I also got a chance to go to Georgetown to the Athleta and Lulu Lemon store there and partake of all the cute goods! Nicole, Jen and Heather..my Indian Sprint runner friends. I also had a wonderful friend Emily Bounkong make me delicious Pho soup. Real Vietnamese soup right from her kitchen! What a treat!

I want to thank all of my dear friends who have enriched my life. All of them. I cannot name you all individually, but you know who you are. I know I can only pay it forward. My life has been blessed with so many sweet friends. My cup runneth over.

Upward Basketball

We love the Upward Basketball program! The halftime devotional, memorizing bible verses for stars, the stars (that are ironed on your jersey) given out after each game. Stars include: Most Christlike, best offense, best defense, best sportsmanship. The coaches are great, referees explain if a child double dribbles or travels...it's very developmental, very spiritual and super team oriented. The kids love running out on the court while the announcer calls their name on the loud speaker! AUSTINNNNNN TOLER!!! ASHLEYYYYYY TOLER!!

Go Upward Stars!!!