"No other success can compensate for failure in the home." - David O. McKay

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Family Journal Update 11/04/2012

Things have been a whirlwind at our house.

We just finished soccer. Sarah played in the LYSA league at Masterson Station. She played for Fusion. I was the assistant coach for the team. They had a really good season and grew a lot as a team. Jacob played in the GSCYSA league for the Cosmos. Georgetown seemed to be on a higher level. Jacob had a great time and made some new friends. Joshua played his first season of soccer in the U6 league for the yellow team. He had a blast running around and learning to play.

Jacob just started playing basketball. He is playing for the Celtics. He's number 4. This is the second time he's played for a basketball team. He listens to the coach and makes all the hustle plays. He works hard on defense and works to get every rebound. Coach Brian gives out a basketball after each game to the player that worked hardest and got the most rebounds and steals, Jacob was awarded the first game ball.






Joshua has been growing leaps and bounds. He's enjoying Kindergarten and after his parent teacher conference is excelling in all areas. He is a wonderful brother to Joseph and is always talking and playing with him.

Annabelle continue to grow. She can be quite challenging to parent at times, but also can melt your heart in a second with her smile and cute way of saying "thank you." We are currently stressing the need to say please, instead of screaming and melting down until she gets what she wants. She is a dancing queen. We had a Halloween party and invited each of the kids classes and friends from Church. Annabelle danced to the music during the whole party... It was awesome!


Joseph is almost 8 months old. He recently started transitioning from his army crawl to crawling on his hands and knees. He is such a joy to our family. He constantly smiles and loves on all of us. It is wonderful to see how the other children interact with him.




We hope to begin to keep our family journal weekly.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

I'm back...with an addition!

Ok it's been almost a year since I last blogged...the reason...I didn't do anything for the past year...except grow a BABY!  Joseph Paul Marcum was born March 9, 2012.  He is such a GOOD baby (finally!!) and such a joy!  Now that I'm feeling like myself again...aka...I can shower, do dishes, and even sweep all in the same day without huffing and puffing or puking!..I plan to blog and catch up.  I'm not sure anyone reads this but it is my journal/scrapbook. :)

We just started up a new school year at a new school and in a new house!  It has been quite the eventful year!  We built a home in Georgetown and moved in June 29.  My parents even came from Las Vegas and stayed almost 3 weeks to help us finish the basement.  What an enormous sacrifice and blessing! We love love love our new home and feel so very blessed! 

 First Day of School: August 7, 2012
 We love Nana and Papa!  Thank you for visiting and working so hard!!
 One of my favorite moments! Love love love this sweet little boy!!
The kids are now at Western Elementary.  Sarah is in 3rd grade and has Mrs. Livingston.  Jacob is in 2nd grade and has Mrs. Mullins.  Joshua started KINDERGARTEN and has Mrs. McClintock and Mrs. Marcum (no not me).  They all excitedly got on the bus without even a look back.  They are so excited they get to ride the bus.  I was sad to see Josh off...but it is only half day and is home at 11:00, so I still get lunch and cuddle time with my sweetie pie. 

We had a great summer.  We made a list of fun things we wanted to do.  Some of the things included:
  • Fed the ducks
  • Bluegrass Fair
  • Friday night Flicks
  • Kings Island
  • Pool Days
  • Trip to Georgia
  • Visit from Uncle Troy & Aunt Amy
  • Free Movies
  • Park
  • Sleepovers
Now we are back into full swing school, piano lessons, soccer practice and games, scouts, activity days, homework, chores, etc.  It is busy but happy.  The kids make us laugh everyday.  We are enjoying every moment!