Turtle Racing in Nisswa!

So I went to my first ever turtle race...
Me, the kids, Lisa, her kids and my mom went to visit Sami and James and do turtle racing.  It was HOT!!!!  But it was fun to watch.
I was amazed at how many people show up to these things!!  Sami said up to 400 people show up A WEEK!!
It was nice seeing Sami and James, and meeting Sami's friend, Matt.  He seems like a genuinely nice man, and he is good to Sami and James which in turns makes me happy.

Silly Grandma!!

Pizza anyone?

Hot Grandma!

Are you read for some football??

Yep!  We got Caleb all signed up for football already!  He met a neat kid, Xavier, from baseball, and they have been spending some time together.  Its nice he found a friend.
They may play football together, too.  We shall see.  Caleb is looking forward to it as you can see!!

Happy 12th Birthday Miss Emmy Anne!

Hard to believe my Emily is going into 7th grade and only has one more year before officially being a teenager...
She is growing up so fast.  We got her a phone for her birthday, something I struggle with, but think is a good idea as it will give me a bit more freedom when dropping her off at practices and things like that.
She continues to be a sweet, hilarious, goofy gal.  She makes me laugh almost daily.  She is artistic, and sees things that other people don't.  She gives people the benefit of the doubt, and likes to help the "under dog"...just like her mom.  :)

I am excited and scared to see what the next few years will bring, but I know things will be just fine!  She has a strong sense of right and wrong, and as long as she keeps that song in heart, I know we'll be good.

I love you, Emily.