CA to Palm Beach

This summer, Matt participated in a musical called The Project.  It was written by his youth directors, Carol and Dirk Damonte.  It was about rethinking church.  Meaning you should be out in the world serving others not just sitting in a building on Sunday.  Matt had a "solo" and speaking parts.  It was so fun to watch him perform and be so committed to this cause.  Matt has always been courageous.  He always is willing to try new things and experiences.  Matt is such a good role model for his younger siblings.  I love to see what my children become passionate about and use their energy to make the world a better place. 


Matt will leave on tour for 2 1/2 weeks and go to Oregon, Washington, and Canada.  What an amazing experience to be able to do this.  Matt's Dad, grandparents, and aunt, uncle, Brim cousins all came to watch the performance on Friday.  On Saturday night, his California family came.  How blessed we are to have family all around us to come and support Matt!!!  So grateful that Matt has so many people to love him.


Becky and Mark Felt drove to see Matt.  Matt is lucky to have so much family devoted to him.

In our last Family Meeting, we talked to the kids about how the most important decisions are made while they are still young.  We discussed the decisions that they make now will determine how happy, successful, and healthy they will be for the rest of their lives.   We asked them to write down resolves or commitments that they would live by in their journals.  Things like: Don't Smoke, go to college, be honest, be healthy, etc.
Marky who had been listening to all of our conversations and not wanting to be left out, came up with his own list:
1.  No lying
2.  No Potty Talk
3.  Don't be sneaky
4.  Don't wake up on Christmas Night when Santa Claus is in your house.

Now, wouldn't we all be happier if we made and lived these four commitments?

Marky is such a "rule follower" and is filled with personality.  Love this sweet boy who brings so much joy to our lives!!!!

Had a fabulous time celebrating the 4th of July with our cousins and Aunt and Uncle.  We spent the day at our parents's club.  The same club that we spent our 4th of Julys growing up.  So glad Craig and my kids get to grow up together.  Love them!!!  They are all best friends.






Belly Flop contests.  Marky and Stevie were in the Final Five of the contest (out of 50 kids).  We were all very impressed at their Belly Flopping skills.  We kept telling Marky jump on your stomach and he did.   Both their stomachs were so red after the contest.

Stevie added a few tricks to his belly flop.  He had a triple spin before he landed flat as a pancake.

Quickly get this in before Halloween 2011 and whew, I am caught up!

After a dinner of BLT's and soup, the magic begins. . .