Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Reaping our Rewards

Train a child up in the way it should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Provers 22:6
Today both my daughters were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. I feel like this was one of the days of "reaping what we're sewing". It is such a struggle to handle the busy lives of kids these days. I feel like I am always "pushing" them to become their best selves. It was so good to see their hard work paying off and that they have friends with the same goals.
Of all of our 7th graders this was the small group that was chosen.

Jimmy and Mom~Mom were so proud of the girls!!!
I'm kinda beaming huh?
I love that they are friends with such a great group of kids...this is so important!!!!

6 of my Cheerleaders were inducted.....that is such an honor when you consider that 3 of them play another sport on top of cheering and they all still manage to make great grades and stay out of trouble!!! Thank you Lord, for the "help" you are giving me in training my children.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Mothers & Daughters

Last night was the "Mother/Daughter Banquet" @ my mom's church. Here I am with my mom and my sister....I know they look just alike....me, not so much. But, isn't it weird how even that can be passed down to the next generation?See, I have one that looks just like me and one...not so much, but she does kinda look like she could be my sister's child and greatly resembles my mom too. Mom & Angie were named "Mother/Daughter Look-a-Like"Aren't they beautiful????
This is all 5 of the "Reynolds" women.....we are truly blessed!
After spending the evening together of two things I am CERTAIN, the older I get the wiser my mom gets, (hehehe) and my favorite quote is so very true.... if you bungle raising your children, nothing else you do well really matters....Mom, "well done":)

Friday, May 1, 2009

That's what's missing:(


In the past week I've been able to see two of my "long lost friends" Kris & Ann Marie. The picture is of me & Kris. Ann took one on her phone, but I haven't seen it. I use to do such a great job keeping up with my girlfriends, but it seems like once the kids started playing sports that got harder and harder to do. Because all these girls are just as busy as I am running with their kids when we do find the time to get together we really appreciate it. I'd love to say that I'm going to do better at keeping in touch with the girls whose friendship means so much to me.....but I won't.......however; I will say...I TREASURE my lil run ins with them. I'll be on a natural high for a week or so just after my visits this week.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Why my parents don't see me.

After talking with my mom this evening, I started feeling a little guilty (as I often do) about having to catch her up with our life through a phone conversation. So, mom here's why I didn't get to see you this weekend.
Ali had a tennis match....she's doing rather well for this to be her "off season" event.....the thing that keeps her busy when she's not cheering.

Trey had 5...count em' 5 baseball games Sat. & Sun. His team won 2 lost 3 and is now 6-3 for the season. He pitched yesterday:) and played 2nd base like he owned it!!!!
Callie's been very busy with track and like Ali......is blowing our mind with how well she is doing at her "just til cheerleading starts back sport". She is now doing hurdles and the 200 meter dash where she placed 3rd the other night. Her relay team has taken several 1st in their events so far (3 of the 4 girls on the relay team are my cheerleaders...I think I've trained them well).
This is her relay team.....doesn't this look like a wheaties box cover?????

Sunday, April 19, 2009

I have been blessed.

I've been very negative here lately. I'll blame it on the weather and my crazy schedule instead of admitting that I can sometimes be a "wollower". I've made that word up to describe a characteristic in people that really annoys me. I always just want to say "suck it up and go on". So, I've decided that I need to take my own advice and realize what I've been blessed with....
My boys....Trey & Jimmy....although I had to miss the game yesterday to go w/Ali to her Tennis Tourn. the two of them had a blast at the game....and I do realize what a blessing it is that my husband spends what little extra time he has coaching our son's baseball team.My dad, although he is very sick and still has good days and bad, is such a blessing to our family...especially the grand kids!My family, although I don't get "Home" near as much as I should...there's nothing like a trip to that farm to take my entire stress level down at least 5 notches....I know, I know, that in itself should get me there more often.My kids, even though they live in the most "fast paced" world they still enjoy the same things that I did at their age....nothing like driving a car up the mile long dirt road to the farm...this was Ali's 1st time and I must say she did quite well, especially since her sister was having prayer in the backseat for her safety.Callie's been driving that road since she was very young...1st in our laps then on her own...doesn't she look very comfortable:) Of course no one was praying and making a scene as she drove...hahahaMy sister....she's the one person who will ALWAYS tell me the truth....even if it's hard to hear. She's also the one person who will laugh at everything I say...she really does bring out the best in me and she's soooo good with my girls:)
Thank you Lord, for dealing with me gently and reminding me just how "blessed" I am.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Chan Man


Last night my nephew Chandler broke the KY High School State Record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched!!!! He broke the record with 37 and is now at 43.....this is even more amazing when you consider he's only a sophomore and obtained this record while pitching in the Dist., Regional, & State Tourn.....not exactly easy games. I'm just sooooo proud of him. The best thing about nephews... you can brag on their accomplishments....mommies don't get to do that...we/they have to be humble...So Cindy, this is for you!!! Wow....what a great night!!!!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

On On U of K!!!

Seriously, was this SO hard? He's who I wanted when Tubby left. I couldn't be more EXCITED!!!

My heart will forever bleed Blue....but this makes it easier.....it's really been hard for a long while. Isn't it funny how something like this can just make everything else Better!!!