It has been almost a month since my last post....Life has been super, super busy!! I have mentioned before that all three of my boys play baseball. Well we have been at it since November, and it's not slowing down! We are still playing and training! Joshua and Clay are part of a travel team that will travel to Ohio and New York this summer for a camp with the Cincinnati Reds, a tournament in Ohio against other teams from all over the US as well as a few other international teams, then another tournament in New York, a stay in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and so much more! It's going to be awesome!!! There will even be a college advisor available for those who are hoping for a little college level ball action in the future....I can't believe that in 3 VERY short years, we will be facing that leap of faith! Our first born, Clay, will be branching out into the world of adulthood!! Just breathe...just got to breathe!!! LOL
The school year is winding down but not as fast as we would like it! We have 6-7 weeks to go! UGH!! The boys will out of school June 19th but I will not be finished at my school until June 26! Seems like it will never get here..... Then it is EAST TEXAS bound! We are looking forward to seeing friends and family as soon as we get there!
Clint is doing well, and his job is just clicking along! He has been very successful in this position thus far, and he will continue to be successful....he is just that kind of guy! I am super proud of him! He not only works hard to bring home the bacon, he also has dedicated himself to coaching Denver's baseball team this year. This has required multiple trips to Dubai, which is a little over an hour away! Believe me that drive gets old! It isn't a very scenic route...BUT you do see camels every now and then! I really like it when we get to see the camels... The boys think I am crazy! LOL
Now to brag on my oldest for just a minute....Clay is 15, and was chosen to play on the high school's varsity baseball team. He was one of only two freshmen on the team! Pretty cool! He was an all-around ball player...he pitched, he caught, he played first, and centerfield! Recently they had the end of the year Award's Banquet, and Clay was awarded the team's MVP award!!!! It was a proud parent moment!!! The coach made a wonderful speech about Clay having a great attitude, a willingness to lead, ability to teach others the game, and that during the Middle East area tournament several coaches approached them just to say this about Clay..."That boy can play!". It was a really nice speech, that of course I did not record....ugh!!! I started to record it but then decided not to just in case it was not Clay they were talking about...LOL!! But then when I realized for sure they were talking about Clay, I was so disappointed that I had recorded it! Video will be going in the future!!
Now I can't brag on one and not brag on the others as well.... Joshua and Denver acutually recently played together on the same team, and Denver pitched to Joshua (catcher) for 2 innings. In those two innings he struck two older boys out, threw the runner out at first, and picked off the runner on third! He is 10, and was playing with 11-13 year old boys!! It was awesome seeing them play and work together like that! Joshua also snagged himself a homerun during that game as well!!!
So.....Yes, we are still here in the Land of Sand! Many months ago my posts were full of sadness and tears, but now we are all finding a way to make peace with our surroundings and our way of life. I am laughing and smiling more.... We miss Texas still, and that will never change! It is comforting to know that we have so many loving friends and family members back home that care about us and pray for us every day! Love you All!
The school year is winding down but not as fast as we would like it! We have 6-7 weeks to go! UGH!! The boys will out of school June 19th but I will not be finished at my school until June 26! Seems like it will never get here..... Then it is EAST TEXAS bound! We are looking forward to seeing friends and family as soon as we get there!
Clint is doing well, and his job is just clicking along! He has been very successful in this position thus far, and he will continue to be successful....he is just that kind of guy! I am super proud of him! He not only works hard to bring home the bacon, he also has dedicated himself to coaching Denver's baseball team this year. This has required multiple trips to Dubai, which is a little over an hour away! Believe me that drive gets old! It isn't a very scenic route...BUT you do see camels every now and then! I really like it when we get to see the camels... The boys think I am crazy! LOL
Now to brag on my oldest for just a minute....Clay is 15, and was chosen to play on the high school's varsity baseball team. He was one of only two freshmen on the team! Pretty cool! He was an all-around ball player...he pitched, he caught, he played first, and centerfield! Recently they had the end of the year Award's Banquet, and Clay was awarded the team's MVP award!!!! It was a proud parent moment!!! The coach made a wonderful speech about Clay having a great attitude, a willingness to lead, ability to teach others the game, and that during the Middle East area tournament several coaches approached them just to say this about Clay..."That boy can play!". It was a really nice speech, that of course I did not record....ugh!!! I started to record it but then decided not to just in case it was not Clay they were talking about...LOL!! But then when I realized for sure they were talking about Clay, I was so disappointed that I had recorded it! Video will be going in the future!!
Now I can't brag on one and not brag on the others as well.... Joshua and Denver acutually recently played together on the same team, and Denver pitched to Joshua (catcher) for 2 innings. In those two innings he struck two older boys out, threw the runner out at first, and picked off the runner on third! He is 10, and was playing with 11-13 year old boys!! It was awesome seeing them play and work together like that! Joshua also snagged himself a homerun during that game as well!!!
So.....Yes, we are still here in the Land of Sand! Many months ago my posts were full of sadness and tears, but now we are all finding a way to make peace with our surroundings and our way of life. I am laughing and smiling more.... We miss Texas still, and that will never change! It is comforting to know that we have so many loving friends and family members back home that care about us and pray for us every day! Love you All!
