Eleven

Jax took 5th in all city. Both the boys started basketball. Luke had a field trip. Ty made a 10k training plan. Fall begun. We introduced the Ditto's to Patty's. Brigs is the star of the show. The kids had their primary program and Luke said, "I make cookies for Jesus". 

JAXSON TURNED 11

I can't even tell you the calm it brings me that God sent me Jaxson. He makes my anxious heart settle down with his reliability, consistency and willingness. He is as loyal as they come and maybe doesn't need or want 100 friends, but certainly loves the few he has. He has passion. He has grit. He loves learning. He is dedicated and driven. And he's funny. And he loves to be around us and hang out with us. He skipped school so he could come to Lukes field trip. Then for lunch we all went around and just told him ALL of our favorite things about him. He wanted Taco Bell for dinner (we can't be perfect.) His hair and his humor. His older brotherness. His ridiculous knowledge and love of sports. He always has a ball in hand. Bouncing. Tossing. Dribbling. Twirling. Sometimes I just grab it, open the door and throw it outside. Because its a lot. He reads and thinks and wonders. I love this kid so much. I can't believe he's been with us ELEVEN YEARS. I love him with my whole entire heart. 

 

Slowing Down

 This week was so great! Like most weeks we are in love with Spokane and the people in it. Also weather wise, Spokane has been on point. 

Probably the moment from this week I won’t forget is when Ty didn’t qualify for All-City. Which crushed him. But then I saw some really amazing things transpire. The first was Tys ability to turn around and then go cheer for his brother to qualify. And the next was once Jax crossed that finish line and knew he qualified he said “Did Ty qualify?” And I said “No”. And Jaxson started to cry. If that is not brotherly love, then I don’t know what is. 

Ty has sense been waking up early to run on the treadmill. And I just love these two passionate hard working boys of mine. I couldn’t be prouder of the men they are becoming. 

Luke and Brigs have this similar brotherly love. When I wake up I hear Luke trying to teach Brigs words. “Biggy  say Bo Bo Book.” And if I need brigs to eat something I have him watch me feed it to Luke first and then he ALWAYS eats what Luke eats. 

Jaxson has his birthday trip this weekend. They went to San Juan Islands. And had a blast together. I stayed home with the littles and worked and binge watched a Korean show, and caught up on lots of things. 

Sundays are extremely busy now. And that’s not a bad thing, they are filled with really beautiful connections and Jesus. And I currently have 44 unread text messages on my phone. (I’m sure half of those are in my families judgement free political conversation, but still…. I’m behind.) 

Love late start Mondays!!