The Brown Family: Always Playing Catch Up!

Uuuggghh! Reed informed me tonight that he was trying to read my blog updates but that the most recent one was titled "Where Has August Gone" (or something like that). I am not sure when I will stop playing catch up, but for now, let me catch you up on where we are.

Isaac just turned 9! Today actually! We are so thankful for his sense of humor, tender heart, and his love for his little sister, Avery. I can always count on Isaac to entertain her or make her laugh. And, his desire is for Avery to call him "bubby." So sweet! Happy Birthday, bud!

We have been schoolin' it here at home. A few fun field trips and a trip with Matt to Wisconsin for a trade show. The kids have been involved with mile club and tennis at school. They also got to do the rocks and ropes course hosted by the school. We also have soccer and flag football going on. Our first experience with school in a hotel was successful. We were expecting a regular hotel room but were pleasantly surprised by a suite with a family room and full dining room and kitchen. OH! And a fireplace! So thankful for the way God blesses us and provides for our us even beyond our expectations! Oh yes, can't forget...Isaac is in cub scouts, too. Matt is the cub master and I am a den leader!!! Aaaahhhh!

Trip to the Zoo

for Rylie's mammal unit

Home School Days

at the AFM!

Isaac took a class on satellite imaging and Rylie took

a class on hot air balloons and actually built a 6' tall balloon

to launch in the museum. I think her team had a hang time of 52 sec.

Our Trip to Wisconsin

Flag Football

Go Black!

Soccer!

(Rylie, Isaac, and Tori, one of Ry's best friends)

Cub Scouts

Marching in the Labor Day Parade

Avery is so close to being one! This year has flown by! She is saying some words....more easily understood by familiar listeners. :) She is crawling, walking around furniture, and CLIMBING! Give that girl something to put her leg or foot on for a boost and she is up on it or in it before you know it! She loves to blow kisses, give hugs, clap, and love and pat her dolls. Um....6 or 7 teeth! The rubber ducky is still her favorite toy. She will stand on her own for several seconds but isn't at all interested in walking yet.

She emptied my dish towel drawer and climbed in!