may...

life seems to be passing me by at a frantic pace...honestly, i'm not sure where are days are going, but when i look at the calendar they are surely going somewhere.

here's a bullet list update on life:

* wyatt's been playing baseball and doing really well, he loves it!  he mostly plays second base which is his favorite, as he told one of his coaches, "i like playing second, it has more action!"  ha!  he's enjoying it immensely, and for being the youngest on his team (and by far the littlest) he is holding his own and doing really well.  we are so proud of him!  he also has been involved with the kids choir at church.  at first he refused to be a part of the program, but with some urging from his sister and his cousin he decided to join the fun.  he sang in the choir and did great, so proud of him for doing something completely outside his comfort zone!  far as school he is doing fantastic!  first grade has been a terrific year for him and he has grown so much it's amazing.  he is very excited this week as it's open house and his class has baby chicks...fun times in 1st grade.  he also graduated from speech therapy this past week...yay!  he has mastered his "R" sound and is doing really well, so thankful he did so well with ms. pat...what a blessing!  wyatt has been doing lots and lots these days...but, really we just so enjoy our boy and his love of life.  he's a treasure.

* camryn is doing super well!  health wise she is doing great, holding her own and just living life as a normal 9 year old would...it's a blessing for sure.  she fights some sinus issues, but that's always been an issue.  really, for all that could be we are so thankful for her daily health and life...a gift beyond measure.  she auditioned for a speaking part in the kids musical at church, she got the part of rachel and has thoroughly enjoyed it!  we've been hard pressed to find something for camryn to do, and excel at...physical stuff isn't such her strength so this seemed to be a great fit.  the performance was this weekend and she did GREAT!!  she knew her lines, sang her songs, and just did so well...really, she's an artsy fartsy for sure!  we are going to look into a drama performing arts camp this summer...it's something she loves and it fits her well.  school has been going really well, she made honor roll 3rd quarter!  woohoo!  we were so proud!  when camryn's doctors told us to watch and see if we notice any delays or learning issues we are happy to say nope...she excels at school and does her best.  at times i have stop and just watch her on the playground or walking with her friends, camryn's living the life she's always longed for to the fullest!  we love our girl so incredibly much, so grateful for her.

* jason is working hard these days, only a few more weeks of school and then he'll be on vacation!  this year has gone quickly, but not without lausd drama.  we are thankful for his job, but sometimes we could do without all the drama that swirls around.  he's started playing men's softball again, an every year tradition...his friday nights will be at the field. he stepped in to the manager job for wyatt's team...long story short jason is the head coach.  it doesn't seem like a lot, but really 2 practices and 2 games a week make for a very busy week for him and wy...but the time they spend together is priceless.  i love watching them...it does my heart well to watch jay take such great care of his wy guy.  

* i'm busily finishing up graduate school...june 15th is the day!  woohoo...i can feel it coming, and i cannot wait.  there are four weeks left in my teaching life and it's going well...thankful for my students for another year has come and gone and i've learned much from them.  i spend a lot of time taxiing kids around and trying to get laundry done in time for the next event.  i wouldn't have it any other way...my life is full, very full.  i am thankful for all that the lord keeps reminding me of and all that he teaches me daily.  i am grateful for summer coming and a time to take a break and enjoy the lazy days.  life is busy...but, i savor the moments when it's still and quiet!

all in all us four mikels are doing well...

ready to start the countdown until school's out!!!