Raising Children

Raising children is the biggest blessing and the most challenging thing we will ever do. Jeremy and I have done our best to instill the things we feel most important in our children. The most important thing we want our children to learn about is God's love, being a Christian, and treating others truly the way they want to be treated. We want to teach them what is fair, right , and just in the world. Yes there are so many others things we want them to keep near and dear, however,  we feel if the above values are in place the rest will take care of itself.

So.......Jeremy and I have started teaching Sunday School, grades K-2. I was asked to be a lead teacher and when given the option I of course chose this age. With our class of about eight I needed a co-teacher and Jeremy stepped in. We have had two class so far and it went well.  It is great to review and relearn the biblical stories that we read every Sunday as we sat in Sunday School.  Yes the weekends are busy and there is not much of a break, but we wouldn't have it any other way. We have the summer for breaks:).

We are THANKFUL for

Thanksgiving is a reminder of the many things we are thankful for. Our list is unending. I want to take this opportunity to be reminded of things big and little that we are blessed with daily.

• health
• a family that loves unconditionally
• church
• parents-what on earth would we do with out them
• children
• a God who is loving, forgiving, and amazing
• Granny Maurer
• freedom
• a job were I feel fullfilled and know that I can make a difference
• a place to call home
• sloppery Jaxon kisses
• a husband that loves, forgives, and supports me
• genuine friends
• Kennedy's big heart
• blue eyes
• determination
• God Parents
• Montgomery Coaching Family
• Sonic Diet DP's..with cherry:)
• babies (per Kennedy)
• Cars (per Jaxon)
• baseball
• a good movie
• wine
• GREAT Neighbors
• KSBJ to keep me focused
• flowers, plants, trees
• to be called "Mommy"
• a good cup of coffee with friends
• FAMILY, FRIENDS, LOVE, LAUGHTER

Thanksgiving is a time that we are reminded how blessed we truly are.

We are blessed.

Headed to San Antonio

We took advantage of this week with Jeremy being off and decided to take a short road trip to San Antonio.  Our trip highlight will include going to Sea World on Tuesday and we plan to enjoy the pool, river walk, and hanging out as a family. We will have pictures to come soon.  The kids are very excited about Polar Express, seeing the Sesame characters, and visiting Shamu.

First Tooth Fairy Visit

November 16, 2011
5 years 3 months

She was so excited, a very generous
tooth fairy came in the night.
We reminded her that she pays more on the 1st tooth.

Tooth Fairy Pillow

We had some excitement this past Wednesday in the Schramm household. Kennedy has had a lose tooth for about 2 weeks now. She has gently wiggled it once she figured out which tooth it actually was. After a week of wiggling it finally was leaning so forward it was sticking her bottom lip. When we asked her if she wanted to pull it out or wanted mommy or daddy to...she smiled and said daddy. It took one small push at the tooth base and it was out to everyones surprise.

We got pictures taken, phone calls to grandparents made, and everything prepared for the tooth fairy's entrance. To say that Kennedy was excited was an understatement.  Even after our books were read and lights were out, I could see her bright eyes searching the room...."Mommy how will she get in here?"  I compared the tooth fairy to Tinker Bell and said she would find the smallest hole to enter in. After talks of staying up all night waiting for her to come, her heavy little eyes closed and the tooth fairy slipped in with a surprise.

She stopped at every classroom in the day school on Thursday to tell them the news!  This has been a great week. Watching Kennedy talk and smile with her missing tooth is priceless. Little Miss Kennedy Grace is growing up. I can admit our eyes glazed over a couple of times this week....thank you God for this truly amazing gift.

Trophy Day

The Dynamo soccer season came to an end yesterday. The kids had a great season and it was amazing to watch them grow and develop their skills. To many that may not seem like a lot, but Kennedy went from standing idly talking to friends :) to playing like a true little player. She learned to be more aggressive, play on a team, and actually scored a goal.  She is already talking about soccer next year and is wanting to play basketball in January.

Girls Night Out

Enjoying our birthday bash...Mendy, Tiffani and me

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Truly blessed by amazing friends!! Thank you Lord!

TK Scarecrow Day

Week of Birthdays and Guarantee SMILE

Celebrating BIG 34

In Style....

The Bakers

Cake Anyone?

Hibachi Grill:)

YUM

Jeremy trying to catch rice

Happy 9th Birthday MacKenzie

We love you pretty girl!!!

1st Lose Tooth

This past weekend I thought it was odd the one of Kennedy's bottom teeth "looked a bit crowded" and had moved some. I went in for the wiggle test and almost fell over because her tooth is very loose. She wiggles it daily just waiting for it fall out and it isn't loose enough to just pull out without tears. I bet by next week she will have lost her 1st tooth. After that wiggle check I checked every tooth and her top tooth is loose as well. Our baby is growing up!

I think back to when she got her 1st tooth at 4 1/2 months, which would give some insight to her being fussy. She actually had two teeth by 5 months of age and now I am trying to remember which tooth came in 1st. Is there any correlation between the order...meaning 1st baby tooth out 1st baby tooth to go? We will keep you posted....sniff, sniff!

Pumpkin Carving

Is it okay to carve a pumpkin after Halloween? We had the best intentions but never got around to the actual carving. Sunday, amidst cleaning up after the garage sale, we carved a pumpkin and roasted pumpkins seeds..yum!  And the garage sale was unsuccessful mainly due to our location. I have boxed up items for 3 more upcoming friends sales in hopes to get a little cash. I have a hard time getting rid of stuff and especially toys that were hardly ever touched. It does feel good to get rid of lots of clothes, most of which were hand-me-downs.

Jaxon being Jaxon

I SCORED!!!

Soccer has definitely been a learning experience for all of us. We as parents have had to juggle practice which we have never had before, playing co-ed, and learning a lot about our daughter. First, let me speak to the co-ed part....it is great, our team is stacked with friends and we love it (mainly boys), however, the boys at this age  are much better with their gross motor skills and enthusiasm of the game.

Now I will speak to the learning about our daughter. Deep down you always wish for your kid to do well, learn, and just love the game. At Kennedy's 1st game she said she was hot, sweaty and ready to go home. We laughed and I thought maybe she won't be into sports, gulp....hard for her dad and I both to handle.

She has definitely evolved over the past 4 weeks. This weekend, she scored her 1st goal!!!! This is a huge accomplishment for her and our team, we have scored a mere 3 goals...but who's counting!?! She said she had just been waiting to score and plans to score 10 more! The worst part about the whole thing was I was working the garage sale and missed it. When Jeremy called my phone mid-game I knew she had scored and about cried!

This is some video Jeremy shot...(not great) I think he was too excited to hold the camera straight!

B-E-A-R-S Go Bears!

MaMa and Kennedy

Kennedy and Mommy

KK and Kennedy

The Girls

How could this not make you smile?!?

Montgomery Cheer Clinic

Kennedy and head cheerleader Brittney Moore

Kennedy and Adelyn

Awe!!!! Kennedy had so much fun at the clinic and performs this Friday night at the Montgomery home game (yes pictures to come!).  She may not be a natural, but has fun doing it!  You never know, she may follow in mommy's foot steps (don't know that I was a natural early on either). What ever steps she takes though, I want them to be her own and ones that make her happy!

Cousin Kendall...Go Cubs

Last week we headed to College Station to watch Kendall play volleyball. It was so much fun!!! I was ready to get on the court, even though I couldn't have been much help.  Watching her play reminded me of why I love volleyball so much. It is a sport that I hope Kennedy enjoys one day!

Little Man's Fall Festival

Exploring the Parts of a Pumpkin

An attempt at a 2 year-old class photo