I just had to post this picture of Amber cause I think she looks so beautiful. I just gave her a haircut, cause she has a cow everytime we brush it. So I cut off about 3 inches. It turned out pretty nice and so she wanted to pose for a pic with her new do.

Jimmy had a his last soccer game the other night, great game. He got to play goalie for the first time. He did pretty good, they ended up tying the game. There was a really awesome thunder and lightning storm which made the refs call the game early. Bummer too, cause Jimmys team was up by one, then right before they called it, the other team scored. Oh well, it's not about that anyway, I am just proud that Jimmy had that experience and did so well at it. Plus he got a trophy with his name on it, which he is so proud of too. Then we went out to dinner at Noodle Espress and celebrated. Great time.

My parents are here from Anacortes and we are having a good time. Last night we celebrated my nephews birthday (he is actually in college in Cali. but we all called him and wished him a happy birthday), and had spaghetti with deer sausage, broccoli cheese soup (which my brother in law made and it was out of this world, Jim even liked it, whoah), salad and cake. Yummy, what a great night. We are pretty tired this morning, but family is worth it.

I just got off the phone with a dear friend of our family. Molly is a friend of ours who lived with us for awhile back in 2003/2004. She became a part of our family and us and the kids all fell in love with her. For some reason, there was a misunderstanding that tore us all apart and we hadn't seen her since. But after talking to her on the phone tonight, I realized why we love her so much. She moved away, yet so did we. But her heart is still as big as before and I hope that things work out for her where she is. God always has a reason for everything, and I thank Him that He crossed our paths once again. Even if just to know that there is not animosity towards each other. Or for bigger reasons that are unknown. Whatever the reason, it was so great to hear her joyful voice and moreso, I pray that He blesses her where she is tonight.... love you Molly!!! ~Chryss

Jimmy had another soccer game last night. They lost, but he had one of his best games yet. He was really on his feet the whole time and looked like he really knew what he was doing. As you can see, Amber really has a good time at the games. She goes to play with Buddy more than watch brother... I just had to post these pics. love you all...

It has been a couple of weeks and things here are pretty much same ol, same ol. Jimmy is done with cross country. His last meet was on Tuesday and he didn't do so well. In the first lap he got side cramps so bad that he walked. So I got on the inside of the track and walked with him until he could jog again. Then we jogged together until he got across the finish line, in last place. Sad day for the little Roo. Soccer is almost over too. So far they are 4 and 2. Not to shabby for his first year. He still has 3 games left. (Jimmy is the on one foot dribbling the ball) Amber is doing great in school and will be starting 4-H in November. She has been such a little trooper with the crazy schedule we have. I feel bad that she isn't in more events, but she is not really the athletic type. Amber helped me paint a doghouse for Buddy the other day. She did a fantastic job. Buddy is getting so big. He is hardly a puppy anymore. Here is a pic of him giving me a bath...