This has been a very BUSY week for the Wilson household. It all started last Saturday when the boys and I (Craig worked Friday night so he was sleeping)traveled to Canton to celebrate Austin Kyle Duran's 2nd birthday. Kyle & Leeana had his party at Leeana's parents house in Canton so that it would be close enough for all of the family to attend! My entire family was there along with Leana's parents & grandparents to celebrate. The day started off with storms but by lunch time the sun had come out. The boys really enjoyed all of the open land and riding the 4-wheeler. They played baseball, blew bubbles, fished and just had a great time.
(Pics-Kyle & Leeana along with Autin & my boys; Austin feeding his self his birthday cake - notice all of the cake already on him; My boys, Austin and my cousin Alicia running and playing once the sun came out).
On Tuesday my mom and I left to go to Houston so that I could speak at Lakewood's Women's meeting on Wednesday night. Because of Craig's work schedule we were able to go on Tuesday and leave Thursday morning, this made it a little more enjoyable. Mom was able to spend some time with her sister and I spent all day Wednesday preparing for Wednesday night. I had so much a fun time teaching and seeing all of my friends from Lakewood! We left by noon on Thursday to be back for Caleb's program Thursday night.

Caleb's second grade program was all about Animals. Caleb's class was the laughing hyenas. It was a really cute program and the kids seemed to really enjoy doing it. Although Caleb doesn't like being the center of attention (like Joel does) he performed all of the movements and sang every song! He really seemed to enjoy his self.

Saturday we had two baseball games along with Christian's Solo & Ensemble competition. Randy & Sherri joined us for Joel's game at 10:15 am. Joel is so funny. He seems to really love baseball. He played first base the entire game. He made 2 outs and didn't let one ball get by him. He also did great hitting. We left Joel's game and grabbed some lunch. Then it was off to Caleb's game. Caleb's game was delayed by 40 minutes so after being there 30 minutes early (total of 70 minutes waiting) we were REALLY READY for the game to get started. Caleb played a good game. He was EXTREMELY frustrated at not getting a hit but it is just all apart of the "kid pitch" experience. During Caleb's game Christian was scheduled for his Solo & Ensemble competition with his trumpet. Craig who again had worked Friday night got up after only 4 hours of sleep and took him to his competition. Christian scored a "1" Superior rating which is the highest you can score. Then today (Monday) we received an email from his band teacher. The teacher said that the judges had a choice to recognize up to 12 students for outstanding solo performances. They only awarded this recognition to 6 students. Out of the 86 students who performed Christian was one of the 6 who received this special recognition! We are so very proud of him! (Pics-Caleb catching and Joel playing first base.)

Sunday was busy as well. I have been asked to lead a Women's Bible Study (YEAH) and Sunday was our "Groups Expo" of all of the new groups. I had a great time meeting new women and answering everyone's questions. We are going to meet every Monday night for six weeks here at the house. I am quickly writing and developing the outline for the group and can't wait to see what God does in all of us.

This week is full already! Christian has TAKS testing Tuesday & Wednesday. (He came home on Friday explaining to me that he MUST have a balanced breakfast on Tuesday & Wednesday so... I needed to take him early both days so he can get 2 sausage biscuits each morning from McDonald's - his idea of balanced!). Joel has a make up game on Tuesday, both he and Caleb have practice on Thursday then Caleb has a makeup game on Friday. (Of course it is supposed to rain all week in Dallas and will probably rain out our make up games!) Then on Saturday we are off to the Wilson Family Reunion. (More Pics - me and my niece Nicole at the party; Christian "helping" Austin play baseball; Gift time).