– That we don’t own an xbox.
– Basden\’s sensitivity to Corbin\’s stress / disappointment with work.
– Thicker skin for me.
– SKYLAR!! About to be \”3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Skylar.\” 
– A resolve to be united with those who sometimes prove frustrating or difficult.
– Our backyard.
– Whirlwind week of school activities ~ before school even starts. Thursday night AND Friday morning we were at all three schools. Ready or not, here we come!
– Getting into routine of school schedules. As much as I love summer and lack of routine, we\’re all created for seasons and rhythms.
– Summer ~ the friendships and fun it provides. 
– Cute girls and their art projects.
– Sunday afternoon playdates.
– Hud\’s fish from Missouri ~ and that Corbin knows how to cook it (!)
– Funny girl.
– My breakfast team. Corbin got up early and made the pancake batter before going in to work, and I came down to find Basden cooking it up. I\’ve trained them well.
– The view from my kitchen window.
– These two, troopers running errands in the heat of August days.
– Esther and her \”school room.\” She\’s completely taken over the sunroom. Working diligently on organizing her files.
– She found this blank paper in a stack of old school papers and filled it in for this summer. Truth.
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| She even drew ULL against San Antonio (Hud\’s last game at State), complete with 1st and 3rd base coaches |
– Experiments with Kool aid hair-dye.
– Not sure by the clothes exactly what they were playing, but they\’re darling.
– Basden officially in \”Fishxtix.\” Swim party ~ the real, huge pool is across the yard. But I found them in this one.
– Papa taking Hud and Foster (And Uncle Alan) on their \”13th\” fishing trip in Branson, MO.
– Basden\’s favorite pastime.
– Celebrating Avie\’s 8th birthday in Austin with their daddies. Special trip they\’ve been looking forward to all summer.
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| Accidentally color-coordinated |
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| BFF heart necklace. Essie gave one to Avie for her b-day, and Avie gave one to Essie for the party gift. Great minds think alike. |
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| Stop in Waco at Baylor -Sic \’Em! |
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| Happy happy 8th to you both! |
– Bran\’s Paschal scrimmages ~ finally putting all that practice to use. Big wins, and even though he plays mostly defense, Bran catching a couple of throws for TDs.
– That she melts our hearts.
– These playmates ~ so thankful they have each other.
– Some quiet nights last week. No late movies, no tv. Just everyone going to bed with restful hearts.
– C’s work, and how difficult the situation has become. That you continually strengthen him, and encourage him that he is a LIGHT. That you (most of the time) keep me from bitterness.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12