Quest for the Truth 2007

It was a great, but tiring week......VBS 2007 was officially a success. The kids had a great time, and they did a great job with their program on Friday. I was in charge of crafts and had a good time working with the kids (thanks to my helpers). The clean up and set up was a bit much for the entire week, and I know my husband felt like Mr. Mom. I was at church every evening and he was home with the 3 kiddos (a major reverse from most weeks).

So, I will end with a few photos from the week. The first is Timothy in the "human hamster ball" (too much fun for an active 6 year old), the 1st/2nd graders + helpers painting suncatchers & Timothy doing the hand signs with the theme song (it was an Indiana Jones knock off).

Baseball 2007

Well, Little League is over for this year. It was an interesting season (both good & bad). Timothy did quite well hitting (the ball that is), improved on fielding (especially if he would stay on his feet) & learned a few life lessons. Some of the lessons included that the umpire decides who's out (even if you don't think it's right), you strike out sometimes & keep your hands to yourself. I'll include a few photos from the last game & the little party that followed (& it included a trophy, so Timothy is SOOOOO happy).

Happy 4th!

The Surburg family loves the 4th of July. I always loved the 4th growing up in Danville. I would spend my day at the Country Club swimming, playing and eating ice cream (it was free all day). Then, there was a cookout which were followed by fireworks at dusk. It was fun to just be with family and friends. It was the one holiday that we were always home. Then, Mark & I choose July 5th for our wedding day, and the 4th became an even more special day. We had our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner on the 4th and were married on the 5th. We had a great 4th this year. The twins are finally old enough, so we ventured out for fireworks with threat of thunderstorms. We saw a great display at the Kof C here in Marion, and missed the storms. Everyone enjoyed them EXCEPT for Matthew (he freaked out early on & spent the whole time on a shoulder of mine or Mark's). I'll include 2 photos. We all had flag shirts on.....I had purchased red for me & blue for Mark and then, Grandma S bought red for the kids, soooooooo we all matched except for Mark. It was fun!

swimming memories

Well, Timothy has been taking swimming lessons for a week, and it brings back sooooo many memories from my swimming days. Today, the instructor piled up the kick boards on the edge, and I just had to take a photo. You'll also see that all 3 of my kids felt the need to lay on the same bench during the break for lightening. They really do love each other (all in all a great thing).

Back from the "big easy"

So, we're back after 5 wonderful days away. Everyone here had a GREAT time with Papa & Grandma Surburg (as expected), and we are SOOO thankful that they were willing to take over the kids, dog and house for 5 days. I will include some photos of the French Quarter and any other favorite shots. New Orleans looks mostly the same in the French Quarter but other areas still look like Katrina just hit a few months ago and not nearly 2 years ago. Enjoy!

What's missing???

Well, it's a special day in the Surburg house today because.....someone lost his 1st tooth. My boy is growing up tooooo fast!

Look who's 2 x 2

Well, it's official! Matthew & Abby are 2 years old. They had a great bday with Uncle Mikey here visiting, and then, they had a party with the Surburg family. They really got some great presents.... a kitchen, a bubble machine, a slide, a Tiki Soker, a sand & water table, a new ride on police car & other more individual items. We are so blessed to have them and while they are work, they have just added more love to our family. I love Matthew's smile and Abby is my little snuggle bug. On their actual birthday, Timothy told me how much he loves Matthew & Abby. Sometimes I feel sorry for him and the lack of attention he gets, but I think he loves our crazy family too. Enjoy the photos....and yes, I made the Elmo cake!