Camp Eagle 2025

This year, our church youth went to Camp Eagle, a Christian adventure camp in Rocksprings, Texas which is about 65 miles west of Kerrville. Due to Shane being scheduled for knee surgery on Monday, he did not make the trip this year. 

Fortunately, our youth leaders sent pictures throughout the week so we could see what the fun our kiddos were having. 

We absolutely cracked up when we saw these pictures of Camden with a mask over his eyes. Apparently they ran out of blindfolds, so Melissa (who is an RN), utilized what she had to make Camden a blindfold.

Casen spent a bit of time in the clinic during his stay at camp. On Friday, he had a battle with a rock - fortunately he won! :) They did a lot of flushing and cleaning of his wound the first time and he went back a second time to get it redressed. 

A porcupine!

The whole group!

While they were tired upon their return home, the boys had a great time! 

Father's Day Weekend

Casen's final tournament of the season fell on Father's Day weekend. Shane's parents came to visit and I am ashamed to say I did not take one picture of them with the boys while they were here! Casen pitched yesterday and did great!!! While his team played well on Saturday and won both of their games, today did not have the same outcome. 

Father's Day 2025

First of Many Adult Life Lessons

Camden has been looking forward to today because it was his first ever payday!! The following text chain had me chuckling. It doesn't take long to learn just how wonderful adulting can be!

Casen wanted to see his brother in action (or perhaps just harass him), and since you have to be 14 to visit the neighborhood pool without an adult, I had to chaperone him. It was a nice evening watching my working boy!

Casen participated in the Tomball Memorial Baseball camp the latter part of last week and early this week (due to rain). He had a good time  and earned a few awards!

Hello, Teen Life!

I can hardly believe it, but here we are celebrating yet another birthday. Casen has now entered a new era - the teenage years!! He spends a lot of time playing sports, hanging out with his friends, and annoying Camden. :) He is witty and keeps us laughing with his jokes and comebacks. He loves to go shopping with me to Costco and Sam's - and while I like to think it is because he enjoys spending time with me, I know it really is for all the food samples. We are proud of him and are looking forward to what the next year has in store for him.

Last night as a 12 year old.

Casen has been asking all morning to open his gifts, however he had to wait until his brother got home from work.

Casen very seldom asks for specific gifts - he prefers surprises. Casen loves making a statement, so I decided to buy him some shorts from Baseball 101. When I was deciding which ones to buy, I noticed they had mystery shorts. I thought that would be perfect - a surprise for everyone! They didn't make it in time, so I instead made a card for him. He thought it was so funny that he was getting 'mystery shorts'. I love when I can get a good laugh out of him.

One thing he did ask for -
Xbox Game Pass.

He loves going through
baseball cards.

Lisa knows he loves snacks - so
sent him a snack box. A big hit!!!

When I asked him what kind of cake he wanted, he requested a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake with Kit Kats on the outside and mint oreos on top. 

Love the pose!

13!!!!!

When I told Shane and Camden it was time to sing happy birthday, I was the only one who started singing. Casen quickly whipped out his phone, turned on the flashlight and starting waving it in the air. I have no doubt it was because of my amazing singing! LOL

My first picture with the 13 year old!