New School Year and Summer Pictures

 On Tuesday the boys started a new school year.

Austin started 8th grade.  He is taking 2 classes that count for High School credit.  I think One of them seems a bit overwhelming right now, but once he is in the routine of it, he will be fine.

Adam started 6th grade.  His good friend from last year, Jonathan, has most of his classes with Adam.  Adam has another boy in most of his classes, this boy is hearing impaired.  Adam has decided that he wants to learn sign language in order to be a better friend to this boy.  He is working on it, and I am really proud of  him!

On the first day of school, the morning was a bit rushed and I did not get a picture.  However, I got a quick snapshot of the boys after dinner.  

First day of school, August 25, 2015.  Here's to a great school year!

Towards the end of summer, we took pictures of all the Kiser cousins.  I happened to be lucky enough to get a few good ones of my boys.  

 Just to show we can have a little fun, we took pictures of all the kids jumping.  Matt took the pictures and placed all the jumping kids together. Lana gave me one that was just of my boys jumping.  I love this!

Camp and Birthday

The summer is getting away from me.  I have been thinking about posting Adam's camp adventure for about a month now.  I'm just getting to it.  

The end of June Adam went to Highland.  He signed up with a friend from church.  They seemed to have a good week, of course, I don't hear every detail (like I would do to my mother on the ride home from camp--I'm not kidding I think I did a play by play of the whole week!) 

I did find it interesting, Friday when I went to get him, I was taking to Christians dad.  Adam came up to me and hung out by my side.  When the program started he decided he would sit with me.  I was surprised that he wanted to hang out with me.  He ended up saying, "I think I missed you."  It truly warmed my heart.

Adam had a different birthday this year.  July 25th was the day we headed to NYC for vacation.  I got a quick snapshot of him as we were headed toward our fun destination.

Adam, there so many things I love about you. 
*You are VERY scientifically minded.  You are always up for some sort of science experiment, or wanting to know how things work. (I think this must have been how your Papaw was as a boys about your age!)   You say that right now, you would like to work in science when you grow up.  I can really see you doing this.

*You love to cook and help me.  Often when I am cooking you will ask if you can help me.  I always say yes, sometimes the help does not last long.  You get bored and move on.  Other times, you see it through and are very proud of the outcome.  Yesterday I was cleaning a window.  You came to me and asked if you could do my windows.  I never turn down help!  Then I had made some mini cupcakes for a party and you said, for 2 cupcakes you would do _________ job.  I fell for this and the jobs got done.

*You are a sweet, loving, kind boy.  I am thrilled that I am your mother!  Happy 12th birthday!