Why *this* photo? I guess because I love doing laundry and loved being the team mom for the CTK Jaguars volleyball team and, well, this combined two of my favorite things! While it is time to hang up the way-cool spotted socks for the year, Morgan sure had a great time learning the game of volleyball and growing in friendships and in skill. She even says (to her daddy's utter horror) that she now likes it more than basketball!
Another simple pleasure... This is the first time I can remember the kids ever really climbing trees. I saw Morgan up *really* high this afternoon, but I decided it's best if I just quit looking. It gives me such joy to see them together and that this tree seems to be just the right size for them. For those in the country with lots of trees, this probably isn't a big deal, but for me, this week it is so I had to share it. ;)
And finally, oh the joy of exchange students!!! They've roped us back in! Jalen had tried to convince us to host again, but we wanted to focus on just our own kiddos for Jalen's senior year. A couple of weeks ago, though, I was asked to resume my area rep. volunteer position for a Korean boy in Whitmore Lake. We had the greatest time this weekend meeting him and taking him to the YFU Halloween party. When we brought him back to his host family, no sooner had he left the car when one of the kids asked, "Can we keep him?!" NO! He has a wonderful family but we are excited to spend more time with him and with all of the kids again soon. John and I love exchange teens and the way our kids go out of their way to welcome them and learn from them. They all exchanged a lot of laughter during the evening!So I had been thinking of trying to put some "thankfulness" into my blog when, in the span of one week, several friends did the same thing in their blogs or on facebook. Oh well... I decided it must still be an idea worth trying even if I'm not first! I mean, how can you not be joyful and thankful looking at that sunset?...
God bless,Kelli
