Reach further...

So, Autumn definitely has her daddy's competitive nature. She is a beast at times. I can't even walk upstairs without hearing her explaining the rules of last one up is the "rotten egg". Everything turns into a competition with her. Brandon seems to enjoy this... but to me, the one with no competitive bone in her body, it drives me crazy.

Anyways, at gymnastics, she has started the higher level class. And so they tried rope climbing. The very first time, she went the very highest. I was amazed and shocked and filled with pride. Well, since then, some of the other girls have gotten better at it. And Autumn has still continued to go high, but not as high as that first time. So, this past session, she was determined to reach the top (something she's not done before, came close...but not completely to the top). Being the mother that I am, I just told her to do her very best and I would be proud of her. Well, she started up the rope, after getting so high, she stopped. I thought she was through and heading down. Nope! She was just taking a break, and took one hand off the rope to wipe it on her outfit so that she could keep going. So, every now and again, you would see her wipe her hands and push herself that much more.

And yes, she made it to the top! Wow, talk about determination. I was so proud of her for working so hard and not giving up on something that meant so much to her.

Maybe she can teach me a thing or two about working hard and keeping focused on reaching my goals...

Owen's first real prayers...

As I was putting Owen to bed tonight, I told him that we needed to say our prayers. He put his hands in prayer mode, and waited. But tonight, I said for him to do it. So, Owen bowed his head, and said, "thank you, sissy, daddy, Au-wen (owen) and mommy. Amen" then slaps himself in the face and laughs. Such a silly but wonderful boy. I hope he falls head over heals in love with Jesus...that's my prayer for him!