I don't know who even goes to read this... but I am slooooow on the updating here. I have been so busy with church stuff and my blog there that I have neglected this site for quite a while. I just wanted to wish anyone who is checking a very merry Christmas. I promise that as soon as I can get it together, I will start posting again with regular updates on the kiddos.
Let me know if you are reading!
Much love to all... The Ethridge's
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Boys...
How is it that two kids can suck a parent's bank account empty so darn quickly? Dylan is playing football... that means new cleats, a skull cap, new socks and a new jersey. Bad enough...??? No - now he wants to try fly fishing. So Bobby has a friend from work who is going to take Dylan up to RMNP on a trip to see if he likes it. Of course just for him to "see" if he likes it, we had to spend some money. We had to get him some hip waders and of course Mom wants him to have a good hat to keep the sun off his face and neck. Think that is all... NO WAY... He is in band too so we had to go get the new band book from the music store. While we were there we did check on a new jazz mouth piece for Clayton's saxophone since he is taking jazz band this year. Too bad Clayton... at $150 just for a mouthpiece, we are going to wait to make sure you want to be in jazz band! So between football, band and fly fishing... we dropped a load of money on just one kid! ARGH! It is only going to get worse.
Oh well, if it wasn't for them who would I spend my money on? Me... Bobby... hahahahaha.
Bobby has been baking like crazy lately. I just don't even eat it anymore - I already battle my weight! I don't need to make it worse. One of these days he will be able to fulfill the dream of baking for a living. He is getting orders here and there for his bread and cheesecakes. Prayers for guidance in that would be appreciated. It is going to be a long way off, but once the boys are out of school maybe we can make something work.
UGH - off to laundry... how many loads of laundry until I can see the floor... hmmm... 1, 2, 3, 4.
Oh forget it!
Oh well, if it wasn't for them who would I spend my money on? Me... Bobby... hahahahaha.
Bobby has been baking like crazy lately. I just don't even eat it anymore - I already battle my weight! I don't need to make it worse. One of these days he will be able to fulfill the dream of baking for a living. He is getting orders here and there for his bread and cheesecakes. Prayers for guidance in that would be appreciated. It is going to be a long way off, but once the boys are out of school maybe we can make something work.
UGH - off to laundry... how many loads of laundry until I can see the floor... hmmm... 1, 2, 3, 4.
Oh forget it!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
School is in session!
School started... YEAH! I'm sure the boys don't totally feel the same way.
Clayton was happy about starting jazz band today. Hopefully he will do well in the class and the director will challenge him to move forward with his saxaphone skills. He is taking basic classes... Biology, Geometry and Spanish so hopefully nothing too challenging. One class I am interested in is the Advanced Technology class. They will work on some basic computer programming, website design and programming and some other things. Since Clayton has a strong mathmatical mind... he should do well here. We shall see....
Dylan has been placed in Algebra 1. In seventh grade no less... Looks like we are raising some math MENSA candidates! They didn't get it from me. He has been going to football practice for the last week and told me tonight that he will play the position of tight end. He seems excited about it. He is also in band... pray they have an extra horn that he can use because we really cannot afford to buy the boy a horn. He plays the barritone. I guess he could have played the tuba, but the barritone is so stinking big it is a pain to deal with... Why couldn't he have been interested in something much more simple... and small?????
Now the homework for the first night has been done... the second list of school supplies needed has been made... the lunch account has been filled (for the short time it will last)... I'm so happy school is back in session.
Clayton was happy about starting jazz band today. Hopefully he will do well in the class and the director will challenge him to move forward with his saxaphone skills. He is taking basic classes... Biology, Geometry and Spanish so hopefully nothing too challenging. One class I am interested in is the Advanced Technology class. They will work on some basic computer programming, website design and programming and some other things. Since Clayton has a strong mathmatical mind... he should do well here. We shall see....
Dylan has been placed in Algebra 1. In seventh grade no less... Looks like we are raising some math MENSA candidates! They didn't get it from me. He has been going to football practice for the last week and told me tonight that he will play the position of tight end. He seems excited about it. He is also in band... pray they have an extra horn that he can use because we really cannot afford to buy the boy a horn. He plays the barritone. I guess he could have played the tuba, but the barritone is so stinking big it is a pain to deal with... Why couldn't he have been interested in something much more simple... and small?????
Now the homework for the first night has been done... the second list of school supplies needed has been made... the lunch account has been filled (for the short time it will last)... I'm so happy school is back in session.
Monday, August 11, 2008
School is about to start here
Clayton had to head up to the high school today to get his ID, locker and finalize his schedule. Turns out the school hired a new band director and they are now offering Jazz band. Clayton was pretty excited and asked the school to adjust his schedule so he could get in the class. Last year we actually considered moving Clayton to a larger school district for better music options, but we were hesitant due to the size of school where we live. We prefer the smaller classes. So... we were very happy with the school's decision to let the band instructor go back to just the middle school and hire an instructor just for the high school. I'm excited to see how much Clayton can grow with these new options.
I tried to talk Dylan into playing football in 7th grade, but he just isn't interested. He really prefers baseball and that is OK. (Even though he is a great football running back.) This could work out well since our town is a powerhouse in baseball in this state and across the country. I'm praying for baseball scholarships here!
I get the great pleasure of working with my sister-in-law every day now. Carrie has taken the position of Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at our church. Even though she is on the opposite end of the office from me... I enjoy getting the chance to work with her.
JC has been here visiting this summer but goes home this Friday. I'm very sad. I know the boys have enjoyed the time they have spent with him and they look forward to him being here every year. It was nice that he could drive this year and next year Clayton will be driving too so I am sure they will have many more options for next year!
OK - that is it for now... I miss everyone and look forward to hearing from you!
I tried to talk Dylan into playing football in 7th grade, but he just isn't interested. He really prefers baseball and that is OK. (Even though he is a great football running back.) This could work out well since our town is a powerhouse in baseball in this state and across the country. I'm praying for baseball scholarships here!
I get the great pleasure of working with my sister-in-law every day now. Carrie has taken the position of Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at our church. Even though she is on the opposite end of the office from me... I enjoy getting the chance to work with her.
JC has been here visiting this summer but goes home this Friday. I'm very sad. I know the boys have enjoyed the time they have spent with him and they look forward to him being here every year. It was nice that he could drive this year and next year Clayton will be driving too so I am sure they will have many more options for next year!
OK - that is it for now... I miss everyone and look forward to hearing from you!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
ER Visit
Well... Dylan had to go to the ER again. He had a baseball game last night and we got home about 8pm. We wanted him to go take a shower, but he was hungry. So he popped the top on a can of Chef Boyrdee raviolis and when he went to toss the lid in the recycle bin, he missed. So he was going to just flick it in the bin with his foot. Well... the can lid won the fight!
He took the deadening shot like a man and four stitches to the big toe later and we were back home by midnight. UGH! Poor little guy is laid up for the next few days.
He took the deadening shot like a man and four stitches to the big toe later and we were back home by midnight. UGH! Poor little guy is laid up for the next few days.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Just getting started
Hi there everyone...
I thought we could give this a try for all those who want to keep up with the Ethridge's. I'm not very good about calling everyone and typing is a better form of communication for me! Let me know how this goes for you guys and if it bombs... I can always delete the blog!
So - let's go with the latest...
Dylan is playing summer baseball and his team just keeps winning their tournament games. Although we like for his team to win... secretly all the parent's are ready for this season to be over. Dylan has mostly been playing catcher, but every now and then he plays outfield. He does a stellar job at both (yes, that is a Mom's opinion), but he truly excells at catching. He has also picked up golf thanks to JC. Turns out... he is pretty good at that too. He played his first 9 holes on Monday and I think par is 36 and he golfed a 56. I don't think that is too bad for a first timer.
Clayton has been a video game junkie most of the summer. The plan was for him to find a job this summer, but everywhere he tried... he was told he had to be 16. Since he can't drive... that really limited his options. I really don't think he was too bummed about it. He is still playing his saxaphone and doing very well at it. If you ever want to see him in action... check out the church website http://www.greeleywesleyan.org/ and watch the worship services. Every now and then you can get a glimpse of him playing his horn. He had been taking bass guitar lessons too, but his teacher (our next door neighbor) is moving out of state so that has ended for now. I don't know if he will want to continue or not... I guess we just have to wait and see. Now - here is the funny part... Clayton has also taken up golf. I know... he isn't much of a sports kiddo. The thing is... he is good at it too. He played his first 9 holes on Monday too and he hit a 55. Of course he had to one up his brother! OH... and he has his permit now... where oh where have the years gone?
Bobby is still working at CareStream in Windsor. He works a swing shift and he hates it. He is looking daily for another job, but nothing has happend for him yet. I'm still at the church and I love it. I have really been able to expand my skill set and all the while... enjoy my job. The church is busy trying to branch out beyond our walls and we currently broadcast our services to the Internet where we are watched by thousands every week. We are also looking and trying out the possiblity of being a satalite church for several small churches in the denomination. It is pretty exciting and while I have never done this kind of thing before... I am up for the challenge in figuring it all out.
That is just about it for this post... reply to the post... let me know how you are.... Better yet... Come see us up here! We would love to hang out.
I thought we could give this a try for all those who want to keep up with the Ethridge's. I'm not very good about calling everyone and typing is a better form of communication for me! Let me know how this goes for you guys and if it bombs... I can always delete the blog!
So - let's go with the latest...
Dylan is playing summer baseball and his team just keeps winning their tournament games. Although we like for his team to win... secretly all the parent's are ready for this season to be over. Dylan has mostly been playing catcher, but every now and then he plays outfield. He does a stellar job at both (yes, that is a Mom's opinion), but he truly excells at catching. He has also picked up golf thanks to JC. Turns out... he is pretty good at that too. He played his first 9 holes on Monday and I think par is 36 and he golfed a 56. I don't think that is too bad for a first timer.
Clayton has been a video game junkie most of the summer. The plan was for him to find a job this summer, but everywhere he tried... he was told he had to be 16. Since he can't drive... that really limited his options. I really don't think he was too bummed about it. He is still playing his saxaphone and doing very well at it. If you ever want to see him in action... check out the church website http://www.greeleywesleyan.org/ and watch the worship services. Every now and then you can get a glimpse of him playing his horn. He had been taking bass guitar lessons too, but his teacher (our next door neighbor) is moving out of state so that has ended for now. I don't know if he will want to continue or not... I guess we just have to wait and see. Now - here is the funny part... Clayton has also taken up golf. I know... he isn't much of a sports kiddo. The thing is... he is good at it too. He played his first 9 holes on Monday too and he hit a 55. Of course he had to one up his brother! OH... and he has his permit now... where oh where have the years gone?
Bobby is still working at CareStream in Windsor. He works a swing shift and he hates it. He is looking daily for another job, but nothing has happend for him yet. I'm still at the church and I love it. I have really been able to expand my skill set and all the while... enjoy my job. The church is busy trying to branch out beyond our walls and we currently broadcast our services to the Internet where we are watched by thousands every week. We are also looking and trying out the possiblity of being a satalite church for several small churches in the denomination. It is pretty exciting and while I have never done this kind of thing before... I am up for the challenge in figuring it all out.
That is just about it for this post... reply to the post... let me know how you are.... Better yet... Come see us up here! We would love to hang out.
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