Awana

Mills went to his first "kick off" party last night for Awana.  He is finally old enough to start all of the fun stuff that our church has to offer.

He is now officially in the "Cubbies."

Last nights theme for the party was football attire.  Mills went sporting his "T-Vols" gear.  He's still not embarrassed to wear it after our horrible loss this weekend!  True fan! Huh?

Step 2 Complete

Step two of many, on our "move" was finally completed yesterday.  There are still many more to go, but at least it is a step forward, and not a step back.
I went to our courthouse during lunch and took care of a little business.  We finally became the owners, thanks to our Mom, of twenty acres at my childhood home. Woo hoo!  Now, we can continue on with plans.  Now on to step three out of what seems to be a thousand.  Lets hope not.  We still have a little bit of land to purchase, dirt work, plans, and a house.
Patience.  It is a virtue, for sure.  Right mom?  I think I know the answer to that.  We are doing great, so far, but are still trying to get Mills adjusted to all of the changes that are going on around here.  It is a lot for a little guy to digest all at once, but he will be fine, and so will we.

Mills Likes the "Big Kids"

There's nothing like a "big kid" (as Mills says) who loves playing with little kids.  Mills and his friend Brock had a blast playing yesterday afternoon.

More Soccer

Mills' team, the "dragons" won their second soccer game of the season, yesterday.  The temperature was hot again, and so Mills didn't last long.  We have figured out that he is definitely non-aggressive at this point in his life.  Ha!  Well, in soccer anyway.  He just runs around more or less.

Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy

This is "c" week at TCA.  So today, the boys and girls dressed as cowboys and cowgirls.  We had absolutely nothing to wear, because his hat was smashed from our move, and he had outgrown his boots.

I made a mad-dash to Stockdale's last night, while Mills was in choir and missions.  I managed to stock up on our cowboy gear and Mills' was one happy boy when he woke up this morning.

The hat he had was too small, because of his head full of hair, not to mention he has a pumpkin head.  We managed to have extra time this morning, so we went back by Stockdale's and exchanged his medium hat for an extra large.

When we exchanged the hat.  They wanted to take his picture for the Stockdale's facebook page.

Thanks guys!!!

TCA Grandparents Day

Today was grandparents day at Mills' school.  He was lucky enough to have all of his grandparents join him for lunch.
I managed to sneak in for a few pictures during lunch just before running out to pick up a few things for another fun day at school tomorrow.  You'll have tomorrow for that one ;)

Mills with his Nana, Pops, Dee, Gram, and Papa B

Sunday on the Sand Bar

Late Sunday, after a few pop-up thunderstorms, Mills and I headed to the sand bar with a few friends.  He and his friend Brooklyn love playing together and they we aren't at all bothered by mud.  Nope!  He's a boy and the way I was raised to think. I think its natural for a boy to want to be dirty.  That's what soap and water are for. Right?  I don't mind it so much either, but my favorite part of it all is being with friends and watching Mills run and giggle with delight.

Mills showing off his mussel shell.

 

Brooklyn isn't at all bothered by the mud either. 

 Mills pretending to take his friend "Map" (Matt) on a ride.

Something that you thought you'd never see right?  Hanson riding a 4 wheeler and muddy.

One of My Favorites

I ran across this pic on my phone from this summer and had to share.

And Now, for the Rest of the Story

I'm caught up for now.  My goal is to stay on top of it from now on and not let a busy life slow down blogging.

How do you pack, move, start school, pack lunches, plan a birthday party, start soccer, preschool missions, preschool choir and a load of new things all at once?  You just do.
Like I said before, we are living with mom, feeling like circus animals jumping through hoops from one step to the next. 

Right now, we are trying to do land transfers.  Its not so easy.  Everything revolves around rules and money.  We are learning that nothing is simple, easy, or free, and that we will have to be patient, work hard, and try to get everything done as fast as we can.  You can't speed up time.  What you want to slow down goes too fast, and what you want to speed up only gets slower, and slower, and slower.  Patience is learned and bumps in the road are always unexpected. (as Ms. Kendy said, "Get behind me, Satan!")

So, the question every one is asking, "Have you started on your house, yet?"  No, we have not and it may be a while.   As I promised before, I am going to make every effort on updating our daily happenings including construction.  For now, you'll have to be patient along with us. :)

First Soccer Game

and it was a hot one!

Mills' first soccer game was this past Saturday.  We had fun watching those little one's on the field! 

It didn't take long for Mills to tire out.  With a beet red face, white lips, and sweat dripping, he threw his head back and said, "I need a break!"  We laughed as he ran around on the field after his teammates/opponents and not after the ball.  Oh brother.

His team, the "dragons", won!

Mills and a few of his team member's waiting on the devotion 

 

 

At the beginning of opening ceremonies, the parents lined up and made a tunnel.  As each team member's name was called, he or she ran through the tunnel.

 



Here's our Mills, showing his speed!  He was like lightning!