First Day of School

Why is it always so hard to leave that little five-year-old in their kindergarten classroom? I thought it would be easier the second time around... I still found myself getting teary-eyed as I said good-bye to our sweet kindergarten girl. I think what makes it hard is the look on her face of excitement mixed with anxiety. I know she'll do great -- this is her element. She thrives in social settings. I think it comes down to me realizing they come to a point where Chuck and I aren't the main influence and that's scary. That's when we once again place them in the Lord's hands!! Gladly.

Caleb's first day of first grade will be spent on the couch.BAD timing for him to break out into a fever!! We're not quite sure what it is, but he has to miss the first day of first grade! I'm glad the Olympics are on...that gives him something else to think about. He's heartbroken to have to miss his first day. I hope he's always this sad when he has to miss school!

A Day at the Spa

We were able to go to a little reunion for Chuck's Mom's side of the family the end of July. We stayed in a Holiday Inn and Aly and Sylvia were living it up!! I thought these were so cute, I had to post them. :)

Grandpa Lambert Has A Farm...

We had a great trip to Smith Center a couple of weeks ago. I always feel like I go back in time when we are on 'the farm.' The land is so wide open and almost untouched by civilization. It makes me wonder what it would have been like to settle that land so many years ago...how did they know it was time to stop and set up a home for their family there?? The land must be a lot like it was then -- rocky and hilly with long prairie grass blowing in the wind and wild flowers decorating the country side. I can see how that serene land was appealing to those pioneers. I would love to hear their stories of how they came to call the Thornburg area home! How they built it up into a town where the father of my husband was born!
The older Lambert girls love to go to the old one room school house across from where Chuck's parents live and play "olden days." I can see why.


We were able to join Dennis and Nita in their busy schedule. It was full of fellowship with other believers, Bible studies, taking care of fresh vegetables, and farm work. I'm not sure Chuck and I are young enough to keep up with them for much longer than we did! They are such hard workers and servants of the Lord. The work was fun for us, though. Chuck loves to help on the farm any chance he can get and the kids think it's great fun to be right beside him! I got to help freeze a bunch of fresh corn! It was so yummy!
Even though it was a busy week, we did have time for some recreation!! Caleb had to challenge his Grandparents (and anyone else who would say yes) in several games of croquet! The kids also really enjoyed the slip-n-slide, and we got in on the Thornburg special event of the year...the Ice Cream Social!!! Wow! They have some yummy homemade ice cream!!!

Thanks, Dennis and Nita for your wonderful hospitality and for letting us join in on the fun!!


Aly and Jake thought they were pretty special to get to wear Grandma Nita's special "workin' visor!" (They each add their own style while wearing it!!!)

Olympic Hopeful!?!

Aly brought us some comic relief this evening! Of course, we were all excited to watch some of the Olympics this year...I didn't realize, however just how exciting it would be for Aly. When she heard that ladies gymnastics were on, she ran to her room, dug through her dress-up stuff and donned her 'Gymnastics outfit.' She came out ready to compete!! Jake and Anna were trying their best to keep up, but they couldn't get too close. She seems to have inherited her mother's coordination (or lack there of). :)


The funniest part was when she wanted Chuck and I to be the uneven bars! She wanted Chuck to be the high bar and I was to be the low bar. I had to turn her down, but her sweet and very strong daddy did a fantastic job! What a night! Look out 2020 Olympics!!!

Visitors from Missouri!

We had such a great time with Brian, Steph and Isaac Leach! They were able to come stay the weekend. We had a nice time relaxing a bit and talking a lot. :) The guys even watched most of the kids while Steph, Aly and I got to go shop in Wichita!!

Steph brought us some of her WONDERFUL cooking!!! Fresh homemade bread and TWO cheesecakes! She is one of the best cooks I know (slightly behind my mother and mother-in-law, of course!!!)! She just started a blog, so I'm hoping she'll pass on some of her yummy recipes every once in a while!

THANKS Brian and Stephanie for spending the weekend with us!!!

Happy Birthday, Our Alyssa Joy!

Aly had a great day turning 5! I began to wonder how the day would go when she informed me last night that she had her birthday all planned out. But...it turned out that she did a great job. :) 'Controlled choices' work out nicely every once in a while.
Her day started out with a breakfast date with Daddy. She was so excited about her pancakes with strawberries and a whipped cream smiley face! Then she got to open one present, play with her brothers and eat lunch. The rest of her presents were opened and the next highlight was registering for kindergarten. Uggh! I don't know why it's so hard to think about my children going to kindergarten. As one lady pointed out 'you have two more at home...you should be glad.' I don't share her opinion! I enjoy having my kiddos home!




Then she got to pick a friend (her cousin, Sylvia) to go to a sprinkler park and out to eat. All the kids thoroughly enjoyed that one!!





Then she spent some birthday money -- THANKS Grandma and Grandpa L.! She may have her Grandmother Odell's knack for streching the dollar! She got gifts for her brothers and Sylvia, a doll house and then she picked out some princess stuff for Sylvia and herself. They sure looked cute!

Sweet Aly, I pray that this year brings many blessings from the Lord as you learn more about Him and His Word. May you realize that you are a princess ~ a daughter of the King!!

Fun With Grandma Bev and Pop!

A couple of weeks ago, my parents were able to come and spend a few days with us. We had a great time as always! We got to go to a wedding together in Oklahoma of a very close friend of our family. It so good to be with friends that we hadn't seen for years. I'm always amazed at how easily we catch up and are able to fellowship like the 'old days'.

When we got home, Dad took the kids right out fishing! This is one of their favorite things to do with Pop!! They were able to catch quite a few. (Caleb was depressed because he got beat by his sister...she caught 3 - he caught 1.)

We also got to go to the "lake." (Sorry Kansas people - I had to put it in quotation marks! The lakes here aren't the same as the ones in Michigan and Missouri!) That was a fun trip for all.



Once again, I'm so grateful for my parents and their walk with the Lord. I'm glad we got to spend those few days together. THANKS for coming Mom and Dad!