October-Pumpkin Patch, Carving Pumpkins, and Halloween

Happy fall! We love this time of year! Lots of family time and football time and the weather is starting to get a little cooler! It's not 100 degrees everyday anymore! Yay! Seeing as Florida is so warm, there are no pumpkin patches. So we had to find a nice place that had pumpkins brought in for people to pick and purchase. It wasn't quite the pumpkin patches we were used to, but it was still a good time! This year for Halloween, Brady was a football player and Major was a comic book character called "Black Panther". Eli is too old for trick or treating, so he sat outside with a taco hat on giving candy out to kids in the neighborhood with Bill. There was also a Sunday where Brady and Major decided to dress up in suits for church. I thought they looked so adorable, I had to take their picture. I love these little guys and their amazing personalities!

September - Football!

September means football, football, football! Eli was the middle school quarterback and with Bill as the head varsity coach, we were traveling to 2 games per week, not to mention practice everyday. There is no elementary football here, but Brady went out and practiced everyday with the middle school team. I am so proud of his grit and determination and hard work to practice everyday knowing he will never get a minute of playing time this year. My sister, Bekah, came to visit for one game, my picture with her is below. The last picture is of Major pausing to show respect for the anthem when it was being played before Eli's game. He has been trained well!

Middle of July-Brady's Passport to Purity Trip with Bill

The summer after a boy turns 10, Bill takes him on a special trip to discuss being a man and what God wants for him as a man. Bill uses a book called "Passport to Purity" and it is a bonding time and learning experience. This year, Bill took Brady on a trip to Miami. They went to a Marlins game and had a great time together! I love that Bill takes the boys on this special trip!

August - First Day of School

First day of our new school went great! I am the Educational Technology Specialist and teach 2 high school classes, as well as 2 elementary classes a day. I am loving it! Eli is in the 7th grade, Brady in the 5th, and Major in the 1st. The boys are making friends fast and have stated how much they love this school! Bill is Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. He only has 1 weight training class to teach, otherwise, he's doing athletic duties during the day. We are so thankful to be here in Fort Myers, Florida!


 

July 28 - Last Day of Summer Fun!

On our last day of summer, we always go do something fun as a family. This year was putt putt! Mom won this one! :) We're ready for our first year at Southwest Florida Christian Academy!