Katie Rey's Family

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Not much is new other than getting into the routine of school. I can't believe the kids have been in school four weeks and myself three weeks now. It is all flying by so fast! I will be posting my Analysis paper on forgiveness and my questions this week in Old Testament Literature at www.strongroots.giving.officelive.com

Hopefully next weekend I will get to the videos, but I have to catch up on reading for next week's assignments. I got behind this week because of the holiday! I pray everyone has a wonderful weekend and week next week…. Hopefully I will have more to say!

Well I haven’t kept my word yet in keeping more informed have I?  So much has happened since June.  Of course Brandon had a birthday in July, which we celebrated by going out with the Lockabill’s, friends from church.  Brandon now belongs to Uncle Sam.  He has taken his oath and is a delayed entry for the Navy.  That means anytime between now and next July he will go to basic, but most likely not until next July.  There are so many in the military that all those who have recently signed up are on hold because there are no jobs out there and many reenlisted.

Also in July my great grandmother passed away, so my mom, four youngest kids and myself took a trip to Texas for her funeral.  We were able to visit our relatives and spend some quality time with Granny.  While we were there Phaythe broke her collar bone!  The kids and I went out to a trail to hike out by San Angelo dam.  Before we went on the trail, they wanted to climb the dam, so I let them.  Unfortunately Phaythe rolled down the hill and broke her collar bone.  So that has been an adventure!

August time flied by so fast between softball and school starting, I really missed half my summer.  The kids and I missed Vacation Bible School, because we were in Texas.  But took a trip that they can remember.  Greg and Brandon stayed behind and did attend.  Brandon did missions and had a wonderful Aussie accent that all the kids loved.  (I was informed when we got back that the adults loved it as well). 

Now September is here and almost half gone!  The kids started school and have enjoyed it so far.  They are going into their fourth week, starting Monday.  I will be going into my third week of school and have learned so much.  In fact you can read all about it at my other website:  Strong Roots

I am adding pictures of our trip to Texas and our softball tournament.  Look at the Recently Added section above.  Hope you enjoy!  We took plenty of video of our trip but I will have to work on that next weekend!  I pray everyone is having a wonderful weekend.  May God bless you all!

So much is going on… I guess I should start by saying Brandon passed his ASPAT (I think that is how you say it) test for entering into the Navy with a score in the 60’s.  All he needed was a score of 50 or higher.  The recruiters want him to lose a few more pounds, down to 190 and then he will go for his physical.  Brandon already has lost 20 pounds at least and is working on the last few.  I believe at last count he has four more pounds to lose.  We are so proud of his dedication and determination!  Keep up the great work Brandon!

The kids are definitely participating in the virtual school this coming school year, and I believe I already mentioned this in the last post.  They will be starting on August 17.  I was excepted into college this past week and hoping to hear what classes I will be taking soon.  Fall semester starts August 24.  So we are all excited to see what the new school year will bring.

I have finished my first book and received a proof last weekend, which corrections have been made and new proof has been sent.  Waiting to see this one and then hopefully it will be published soon.  I am currently working on a second edition to this book, with a possible third one in mind.  

I am going through Amazon.com and will post links when it is published!  I am so excited, yet terrified. 

Greg had a fun Father’s Day this year.  We made him close his eyes and pick out a gift and then guess who gave him the gift.  If he guessed correctly he opened his gift, if not he had to put it back and guess again. 

Michaela gave him the lighthouse clock… he loves lighthouses!

Cody gave him the traveling mug with Isaiah 40:31 on it!  “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”

Brandon gave him the movie “Wager” a Christian based move with Randy Travis in it.

I gave him the Micky Mouse because he loves Disney.

Phaythe gave him a new wallet with the Isaiah 40:31 scripture on it as well.

And Tylee gave him another Christian based movie about a car salesman wanting to restore an old car.  Right up Greg’s alley, because he loves antique cars, well any car really!

Well more to come soon.  I am added new video of Michaela and Cody’s Chorus concert this past spring… may take a couple of days, but I will let you know.  Until we speak again… Love Katie Rey

Wow, I can’t believe this is the kids last week in school!  They are so ready for summer vacation. 

We applied for them to attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School, which is like public school and home school all rolled up into one.  They will be taken public school curriculum and have teachers and schedule, but they will do it from home on the computer.  The school only holds 2000 spots so we are not sure if they have been accepted yet.

I also have applied to go back to college, at Baptist Bible College.  I will be trying for a Bachelor in Science with a degree in Bible and then moving on to a Masters in Biblical Counseling.  I did receive a Pell Grant, and just waiting to hear from the college.

Michaela and Cody had some Chorus concerts recently and I will be adding those pictures and videos to the web site soon!

Love Katie Rey

Sunday, May 10, 2009, Mother’s Day, was full of blessings!  I am so thankful for the wonderful husband and beautiful children I have.  I was blessed with many gifts and take to rest.

I woke up little early to enjoy the peace and quiet of the morning, which I was able to for about half an hour.  And then of course chaos happens just like every Sunday morning.  We begin to get ready for church!  After we are ready for church and have eaten breakfast, I am handed a gift from my two youngest sons, Cody and Tylee… which was beautiful coffee mug!  

My husband informs me that I can open the other gifts after church.  Well after a little pestering I was able to open the gift which my husband got for me… an awesome prayer devotional journal by Beth Moore.

So off to church we go!  What a beautiful morning devotion and lovely Sunday School lessons we had.  Plus the sermon was awesome as well… all about Hannah the mother who gave her son to God, who turned out to be Samuel.   Before church started that morning roses were handed out to a few of the mothers.  I was given one for having the most children… imagine that, third year in a row.  I am still thankful and very appreciative!  

And as we left church that morning all the mothers were handed a little prayer devotional!

Of course lunch was cooked and served for me… thank you Greg for the wonderful lunch… always do so much for me!

I was then able to go ahead and open my other two gifts.  The first was from my beautiful girls… Michaela and Phaythe.  About a year ago I had read a book titled “House” which will make you think about good and evil.  So my daughters got me the movie that is based off this book, which I dearly enjoyed! 

And of course my oldest, Brandon got me something I have wanted for a long time… the Love Comes Softly Series.  Yes the very ones that play on the Hallmark channel!  I love that series and will watch it many of times.

  I just wanted to say thank you to my very thoughtful children and husband for such a memorable day!  You can take a look at the photo album under Special Events, Mother’s Day 2009!