Finally....

I am finally... after 9 months... making a new post. So far we have been unable to find internet service that will come out to our house, have strong signals, and not cost a fortune! For today I am highjacking my mom's internet because I know that the blogging world just isn't the same without an update on the Rouses!

Trevor has been busy playing baseball! His team, the Bluejays, finished their season 24-6! It keeps us busy but we wouldn't trade it for anything! He continues to amaze me with his love for God and compassion for others. He is now a 4th grader! Where does the time go?!?!?!

Peyton has decided that baseball is not his thing. He loves soccer! (Which his parents know nothing about!) He is getting ready for the fall season! He also loves video games! He tends to beat his dad and brother often. He is now a 2nd grader and passed the GATES test this summer putting him in the gifted program at school with Trevor!

Morgan loves all things girly but can handle her own with the boys! She tried softball and loved batting and gatorade breaks but wasn't too crazy about wearing a glove. She then went to a mini cheer camp at Warren Central and has decided that she wants to be a cheerleader! She is loving kindergarten!

  

  

And then there are the furry babies....

 Gene's baby - Kaya

and my baby -  Sophie

Life at our house is crazy, busy, and always changing... but we wouldn't have it any other way!

Quick Pics

Here are just a few pics. It takes so long to upload the ones I take with my "good" camera that this is all I felt like waiting for!

Highlights

The even years seem to be our best as a family and 2010 was no different. To prove my point, a brief time line:

2000 - Gene and I got married

2002 - Trevor was born

2004 - Peyton was born

2006 - Morgan was born

2008 - We sold our trailer and moved to the apartments

2010...

*Gene began a new job at Fresinuis Medical (a dialysis clinic) in Delta, La. He no longer takes call on nights or weekends! To make things even better, he only works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! However, he does work 2:30am - 5:30pm. Needless to say, he deserves those off days. Although he spends most Tuesdays and Thursdays at River Region working.

* Trevor began third grade, shot his first deer (a seven point with a 17 inch spread), began playing with a new baseball team full of his friends, tried football but broke his arm in the first game and missed the rest of the season, continues to make straight A's; and most importantly, gave his heart to Christ on December 29th. He was baptized last Sunday!

*Peyton began first grade, tried hunting but didn't like sitting still and quiet, played baseball in the spring, played real soccer for the first time in the fall and loved it, and has made All A's on both report cards this year!

*Morgan began Pre-K at Sherman Avenue (which she loves), had a successful surgery to repair her bladder reflux, played soccer for the first time, and can't wait to hunt, play softball, and take gymnastics!

*Me - As if that was not enough, I've been quiet busy myself! In March, we moved into a house in Bovina. In April, I surrendered to the call to Children's Ministry. I am currently working as part time Children's Minister at our church! In August I began my first year as a kindergarten teacher! I absolutely love it!!!

Our little world is quiet busy all the time! My house is a disaster. If you come to my door, you may not be let in. If you are, you've been warned. This is how we roll. We love to spend time with each other and realize that the housework will be here long after the kids are grown and gone.

So that's the highlights of 2010. I can't wait to see what 2011 brings!

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We finally have internet! Hopefully now I can begin posting again!! Detailed post coming soon!

Happy New Year

Yes... we do still exist! I don't know if anybody even bothers to check this anymore! I've been able to keep up with everyone on my phone, but haven't figured out how to post from it yet! Hopefully we can get internet soon! With our busy schedules I can't promise I'll post often but hopefully it will be sooner that a year from now!

What an amazing year we had in 2010. From moving to a new house, to Gene's new job, to the kids' activities and sports, to teaching kindergarten, to answering the call to children's ministry, to Trevor accepting Jesus as his savior two weeks ago! I can't see how 2011 can be any better but I am sure excited about what the new year may bring!