A drawing of Mommy, Daddy and Avery in a boat sailing across the sea. A drawing of Grandpa, Grandma, KK, Aunt Pauline, Lori Anne and Joel in a big boat. A drawing of Daddy refereeing a basketball game.
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A drawing of Mommy, Daddy and Avery in a boat sailing across the sea. A drawing of Grandpa, Grandma, KK, Aunt Pauline, Lori Anne and Joel in a big boat. A drawing of Daddy refereeing a basketball game.


Last summer, Poppaw Clark’s friend Jim donated a gently used Barbie Jeep to Avery’s toy collection. She loved the Jeep and even liked to sit in it, but she was apprehensive about it when it moved. She didn’t like the

Nearly two weeks later and I finally have time to give a recap on Avery’s short soccer clinic! During the second session, the kids learned a little about defense. Coach Mandy called two kids to the middle of the field

At the beginning of this month, Avery was promoted to the next class at church. We’re still getting to know her new teachers and the new class. When we picked up Avery after class this week, one of her teachers

Today was Avery’s first soccer clinic. First, we were struck at how quickly she’s grown; we can’t believe she’s old enough to learn how to play soccer. But then we saw how tiny and short she was compared to the

I can’t believe that my ninth year of BSF is over! I think this one was the fastest yet. Here is my quick summary of the things that impacted me this year. What I learned in my personal study I

Even before Avery was born, Chris and I talked about our kids playing sports. After all, to be a member of this family you’d better like sports! But we didn’t think Avery would be able to participate in any organized

This is our final vacation post. I’m sure you’re glad to hear that! The highlight of most any vacation, including this one, is the food. After all, our days revolved around the beach, the pool and meals! Chris and I wanted

This post mostly is for the benefit of my family members who want to see my great uncle’s house. But if anyone out there is interested in renting this for your own family vacation, holler at me! This was Avery’s bedroom