The One with the Hayride

Tonight our church had their 3rd Annual Hayride...

We gathered at the Woods Home and enjoyed hot dogs.

Then the men headed out first so they could

 scare the women and children.

[Don't worry most of the young children (ours included) stayed behind with the Pams]

The kids hopped up on the trailer and off we went...

NGCC Youth

I won't mention any names....  Jace Parmer & Hayden Griffin ....but a few of these boys were pretty scared.  So scared they were jumping up into the laps of the girls and each other.

Chivalry must be out when it comes to spook houses and hayrides.

These are the women that rode in the truck pulling the trailer.

These are brave women.

None of them screamed ;)

Here is me and Hayley Mae...

It was a pretty fun night!

Thanks to Levi and Jackie for hosting us!! 

You guys do such a great job with the Youth!

I did learn that Jonah put on a show while we were away.  He showed the Pams some of his dance moves.  That kid may be too shy to be Santa in our church play, 

but I guess he has no problem dancing in public.

Send prayers.

Goodnight!

xoxoxoxo....

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I would be happy to add them to the Prayer List

I believe in the power of prayer.

Email me your requests to mrscoachsims@gmail.com

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Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY...

I'm giving away FIVE copies of Davonne Parks' ebook - Chaos to Clutter-free: 16 Steps to an Organized Home

If you need a simple plan to help you turn your home into a happy, clean, decluttered, peaceful home....read this ebook!

Our Weekend...

I can't believe another year has come and gone! On Friday night we celebrated the 2014 graduates.  As I watched them walk up and receive their diplomas and scholarships I thought about how their lives are really just beginning and how they are about to embark on such a memorable time of their lives.  I was especially proud of the five young men that will be joining military branches.  

This is a picture of one of those special young men.

So proud of them!

Photos by Melissa

I teared up several times that night...I'm so emotional! Watching them stand up there and salute was one of them....other times were as I watched a young lady hug her mom as she accepted a scholarship and another time was when a young man hugged his father, the superintendent, as he received his diploma.  

I also spent some moments thinking about the moms and the many emotions that they might be feeling as they watched their babies graduate. 

A difficult thing to grasp as young men and women is that the decisions you make during high school and college can affect you for the rest of your lives.  I hope and pray that these young men and women will continue to make positive choices. 

 For me, the secret to making more positive choices was to finally put God as the center of my life.  When I gave up trying to be a part of this world and recognized that God should come first in all things....my marriage, my parenting, my job, my friends, etc.... That is when things began to change in my life.  The more I leaned on God, the more my life began to make sense.

If only I would've unlocked that secret as an 18 year old....

On Saturday we traveled to Wichita Falls to watch our boys play in the 7on7 tournament.  They did not qualify for State that day, but they will have another opportunity this Friday.  They played hard against some 3A and 2A teams....I saw some really great stuff out on that field.  

Photo by Brandi Leija

One entertaining thing about 7on7 is watching the coaches, my husband included, having to sit on the sidelines and not be able to really coach their kids.  It can drive them crazy at times because they love the game so much.  
Only 9 more weeks, guys!

Summer is officially here and our kids have begun their summer vacation with their dad.  I miss the kids so much when they are gone that I have to keep their bedroom doors closed....but I am thankful that they aren't that far away and that they won't be gone for an entire month! Just a week at a time..but it still feels like forever! 

While they are home I plan on taking advantage of our time as much as I can.  That's why I'm so grateful for the Link Party we did a few weeks ago with the Kids Summer Activities....I can't wait to do some of those activities that other moms shared!

Join us on June 9th for another Link Party.  This one will feature Summer Recipes...I have a yummy one to share.

Here is the Link Party schedule for the rest of 2014!

Also.....BIG changes are happening on the blog soon! 

I thought it was time for a little bit of change....

Have a great evening with your loved ones :)

Our Weekend...

Our weekend went by too fast as usual.  It was good though.  It was an Epic weekend for sports around our home.  That makes the weekend very memorable.  The kids and I got to see my parents, which is always a lot of fun, but not nearly long enough.  Then we wrapped it up by honoring our veterans, whom so graciously serve/served our country.

It is officially Playoff Season here in Quanah.  Friday night the Fighting Indians beat out the Windthorst Trojans for 2^nd Place in our District.  The boys fought hard and played great defense to hold down the Trojans in the 2^nd half.  The final score was Windthorst 23 and Quanah 26. 

This Friday night Quanah will travel to Clyde to take on Forsan at 7 p.m.  If you can… drive over and support these Indians!!

District 3 – 1A1 Results

1^st – Seymour Panthers 8-2

2^nd – Quanah Indians 7-3

3^rd – Windthorst Trojans 5-5

4^th – Archer City Wildcats 1-9

5^th – Olney Cubs 0-10

Quanah’s Regular Season Results

Week 0 – Quanah 45 Wheeler 19

Week 1 – Quanah 36 Miles 6

Week 2 – Quanah 51 Tulia 33

Week 3 – Henrietta 35 Quanah 37

Week 4 – Quanah 12 Childress 31

Week 5 – Wellington 44 Quanah 26

Week 6 – Bye

Week 7 – Quanah 55 Archer City 6

Week 8 – Seymour 44 Quanah 38

Week 9 – Quanah 45 Olney 6

Week 10 – Windthorst 23 Quanah 26

Thanks Mom and Dad for coming to the game on Friday and for letting us hang out with you on Saturday!! These cute little girls are Olivia's friends Autumn and Montana.  She loves those girls! Here they are cheering on the Quanah Indians during Friday's game.

On Saturday, Quanah’s very own, Olivia Jalomo, won State in Cross Country with a time of 11:54.  She is a 2013 senior at Quanah High School.  State Champion!! What an honor! We are so proud of her and for her! She has worked hard for that title and her will, strength, endurance and desire are so evident! What a deserving girl and in the words of Coach Sims, “You will be a champion for the rest of your life!”

 

2012 Season - 12th Grade
3,200 Meters
	2		12:19.73	Sep 8	Seymour Invitational CC Meet
	3	*	12:14.13	Sep 15	Hamlin Invitational
	2		12:40.98	Sep 22	Iowa Park Hawk CC Meet
	1		12:19.49	Oct 1	Crowell CC Meet
	1		12:30.81	Oct 15	District 3-1A Meet
	1	*	12:06.08	Nov 3	UIL Region I-A Meet
	1	*	11:54.52	Nov 10	UIL 1A State Meet

Credit: www.athletic.net

Then there was that one game.  You know, the one where Texas A&M beat Alabama who was – WAS -  ranked #1.  Yeah, they rolled that tide…Whoop! I sure do sound like an Aggie fan, huh? Before I met my husband I thought maroon was the worst color and cheer for the Aggies? Ummm no.  However, I love my husband so much I have adopted his love for this team.  I was just as excited about this win (well, he was ecstatic…I was excited) as he was.  I wasn’t able to watch the game on TV, but I did find myself thankful for ESPN Gamecast…..so that has to tell you I am a true fan now.  I surprise myself, but I love football and that was an EPIC game! I even know University of Texas fans that were happy for those Aggies.  Texas love.  Way to go Aggies…ranked #8!!

Sunday mornings, my favorite, are usually spent at our little country church and this Sunday was no different.  We started attending North Groesbeck Church of Christ a year ago this month.  Since Day 1 they have welcomed us with open arms and we have felt right at home.  Occasionally, Coach Sims is the speaker and yesterday was his turn.  I always enjoy his lessons.  He is knowledgeable and captivating.  I learn something from him all of the time. 

If you are looking for a church home … we would love for you to come visit us! The church is 6 miles north of Hwy. 287 on FM 1166.

Our services are:

Sundays

10 a.m. Sunday School

11 a.m. Worship Service

12 p.m. meal

 

Wednesdays

6:30 meal

7:00 Bible Class

 

Last, but certainly not least, we attended the Veterans Ceremony in Quanah at the First Baptist Church.  It was a great program! The 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd graders performed…they were too cute! They did a fabulous job singing, reciting poems and sang the National Anthem with sign language! Pure talent! The community combined choir also sung the anthem for every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.  It was beautiful and I got a little teary eyed as Coach Sims stood up during the Army’s song.  He was also the keynote speaker and was amazing! Love to hear him speak! He did a great job and I am so thankful for him serving our country! 

I spied this Thankful List this weekend.  Someone is not thankful for Obama, but they are thankful for Vegetable Laxatives....I had to giggle.  Politics Schmolitics! I'll let you folks worry about that stuff.  I've got cookies to bake and games to attend :) ...

I hope each of you had a great weekend and I hope you have an even better week!