You can do it!

As most of you know, I finally started my Graduate work at Washington State Vancouver, and as I progress in the program it seems like I get more and more naysayers all around me saying stuff like "how do you do all that you do" (school, kids, work, etc) and they say stuff like "ahh we will see, you will probably burn out soon, thats what happened to me".

Normally this stuff doesn't bother me that much, but yesterday I got attacked from the least likely of sources. I added a history class about the ancient near east. I don't really need the class, but am interested in the subject and studying the Bible as a historical document, at any rate the professor of the class the other day said, "are you sure you can do all the coursework",

You might say that doesn't seem bad in itself, but after a multiple days of such comments, I was stuck in a rut at the end of the day, thinking what in the world am I doing? Can I really do all of this? After a break from the world, and just being able to relax, I realized, that those were not my thoughts, and I really do want to do this.

Anyways the reason for all this rambling is as a parent I am beginning to realize the importance of encouraging dreams, and possibilities, and teaching my kids that anything really is possible. I want to get a Doctorate Degree in History, and I am well on my way to getting it,. I don't know what my kids' dreams will be, but I am determined now to foster them and help them to grow.

I heard a quote once that says:

"You are the fellow who makes up your mind, whether you'll lead or will linger behind.

Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar or just be contented to stay where you are.

Take it or leave it, here's something to do, Just think it over it's all up to you!"

Here is a picture of Libbi Suzanne our youngest, can you believe she is almost 2 years old.

She is jabbering and yelling, and all over the house and yard, she especially likes to eat dirt, and get pretty much filthy. Darci thinks it's great. I call Libbi my little tank engine, cause she weighs I dunno... a lot. but she is a cutie......

Darci's Quarter Century Birthday Bash

The last thing to tell eveyone about our summer is about Darci Sue, and how old she is getting. WE had a great time at her birthday, and we even gave her a new coin, with her picture and everything. I am sure she will get me back when I turn 30 soon, but for now, I get to tease her about old-age!

4th of July

Sparklers are always fun, especially for Mom and Dad, you know, "you gotta watch where your waiving that thing"

Starting School - Again

September was a big month for us, it was Alec's first day of school. I am trying to figure out who was more excited, but it is obvious that it isn't Libbi.

Hannah also started school a few days later. Man !! these kids growup so quickly.

I also started graduate school at Washington State University Vancouver. It has been new beginnings for all of us. We are trying to learn ourselves good!

Little Golfers.

The kids have really taken after their dad. This is them taking their hacks out of the grass at the school field. This picture was taken back in July 2007. Maybe we have a future champion?

Let the Flogging begin

Darci and I thought we better start blogging before the world passed us by. Of course we can never do anything normal, so instead we decided to start flogging. It's just blogging Fillmore stlye, and with a little extra Flair. So here it goes.