2019 and Back on the Scene

Oh where oh where have I been- Teaching full-time college courses and supervising student teachers?! As far as the boys go, they’ve had Mom and Dad taking to/fro school as usual! We’ve remained active in baseball with the fieldhouse and Conway’s city league. We try to hit the lake cabin in between tournament ball. We visit with friends often too- the Tinsley’s in cul de sac ball of any sort, the Foster’s and Owen’s homes for sports watching and crawfish boils, etc. We’ve done some trail hikes to Petit Jean, Wooly Hollow, Pinnacle Mt, and SugarLoaf at the lake. We bike ride over to UCA, Tacos 4 Life, Andy’s Custard, and the newest Steak and Shake (which had slow service)! Overall, we’ve just been busy growing healthy boys! Larry’s biz is booming and now doing siding, as well. Hollister (Hdog) is as sweet as ever and enjoys car rides to take the boys to school. Layton’s buddies are Landon and Kyle. We recently took him along for an AR basketball game and he stayed the night. Chase invites him over often. Layton enjoys making silly YouTube videos. He’s talented with the graphics and blurbs, etc. He and Larson enjoy pranking one another. There was the beef jerky/Skoal can, or the light fixture popping in Lar’s room. Larson’s bf at the time would be Noah Foster. He has a new Fieldhouse buddy named Merek. He still enjoys time with Davis. A very polite bball buddy of his is Romarian (Rome). They enjoy Fortnite gaming together…well, they all do! We see Quinten at the house from time to time, working on school projects and staying over for dinner, etc. Speaking of the house- we just moved…down the street that is!! Today is the 25th of April and our first night here was the 19th, so I should get busy unpacking and decorating again, alongside all that teacher grading! Signing off for now, but not for 3 years again!!
Here’s a few milestone pics from along the way (BTW-I’ve used Facebook as a replacement, with probably just a picture with a headline. So, not all is lost!)…

San Antonio March, 2019 for Hermes/Kalka Family Reunion

Layton’s first AR basketball game date with Mom March, 2019





❤️I’m privileged with handsome guys and special events this weekend! I’m feeling about like the weather today, but wouldn’t miss out on being with Layton for a Cotillion Valentine Dance!!🌹 — withLayton G Coney. Feb. 2019


January 2019 Mamaw Reynolds turned 90

March 2018



Larson won runner up in baseball tourney with the Impact team Oct  2018

LAyton’s 6th G school dance Nov 2018

Church directory pic Sept 2018



Beach July 2018


Petit Jean Mt 2018



Galveston, TX Beach
Spring Break 2018

Last day as 5th and 7th graders together in middle school May 2018


My mother’s day chairs May 2018



Minnesota 2018

Feb 2018  Horse Races for Prez Day

Halloween fun 2018

LAr with family at Hogs game 2017

Christmas 2016

Larson made his First Communion this past April! He's such a rule following, Christ like young boy! He prays for people who cuss, kids without homes, people without food,...a caring heart that we are very proud of! May you always be of this pure Christian heart, son! We love you!

I had to photograph Layton all dressed up for the event! He was a proud brother! 

It's Been 4 Years!!!!!

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So where do I begin? We've been busy growing up over the last several years! I just might pop in a 2011 -2012 set of pics mow and then. Here's a wrap up of k and 2nd grades. We enjoyed a summer of baseball and lake time! The beach pics will have to come in their own post! Too many to choose from! 

Kindergarten for Layton was amazing, even though he didn't settle well with momma separation at first. I would bribe him to get out of car by coming for lunch, then I'd have to pry him off my leg. Whenever we had breaks off, he'd have to be retrained to walk back in to class! He loved school once he got adapted again! The fear of change, I guess? He loved mrs. Creswell! She chose him for a Christmas award from the North Pole conductor. He was given a golden ticket for putting others first! I'm so proud! His close friends in class were cousin Kenzie, Olivia Campbell, Jonah's sis, and Heath Owen. We had him over after school some, along with Kyle Henderson! I think he will always seem like a kindergartener to me bc he is my baby! That face and stance is forever etched in my brain! (Almost forgot that I was his sub on day 5 and a few other days...fun times....)

2nd grade was a phase of immense growth for Larson! He served on jump rope team and the lil dribblers team, along with keeping up proficient grades! He became a very strong reader! He had a small knee slapping part in their school play, too! He's Mr independent and does what's expected, plus a lil more! Mrs Henderson bragged on his precious caring heart! He was a good friend /role model in a lunch group she formed. His best bud was in his class, Davis Mulhearn! They were on the same soccer, baseball, and football teams! They have so many similarities and are both very athletic! I'm proud of this great bond they've created! I was also fortunate enough to be his class sub on a few occasions! 

This pic was taken in June at their first visit to All Aboard Cafe. A train ran on a ceiling track and delivered our food! We had a great time and enjoyed our choo choo burgers!

On the Ball!

Spring soccer came to a close for Layton on the Mighty Mights and Larson on the Rocketballs w/ Coach David. It was so cute to see Layton take his first stab at learning to play and he did very well. Larson has 2 years under his belt, and continues to love the hussle of the game! He is very passionate about the sport (or competitive one). Larson is now in full swing with coach-pitched softball (coached by his Dad). It's not as fast paced as soccer, but he does pretty well with it. He can be found at second base filling his glove with dirt at times-LOL! He said he needs to get his batting practice in by playing the WII sports video game each day. It has actually helped him too! Layton is a good cheerleader for brother too--"good hit Lar Lar!" Cuz Brady played on the opposing team this past weekend and batted very well twice. I had to snap a pic of both of them smiling after the game, even as competitors. It might not be that way in a few years!

I'm Gonna Miss This

Those darling sayings and funny blurbs---
'"My favorite show is 'Out of Gas Car' (aka Madagascar)- Larson
"Mom, can we go to Hotdonalds?" (aka McDonalds)-Larson
"Dad, you hadta fire that guy huh? You hafta get a hot stick?"-Layton
"Where us goin day?"- Layton
"smoothie please"- (all day long)- Layton
"How will Sadie dog know where to find us when we get to Heaven to see her?"- Larson
"Let's ro-----ll!" -Layton

Seagrove Beach, FL

The pics say it all---Larson and Layton's First Beach Trip! Does every child know exactly what to do as soon as they hit the sand? My two acted as if they had grown up here! I guess they had enough background through BEACH books and videos. This was the most amazing place along the beach that I had ever visited! Besides the white sand, we had clear water, beach side cafes, bike/jog paths, nearby parks, vendors, etc. We were 15 minutes from Panama City Beach, which had Pier Park (like Branson Landing), but much more for kids to do. Larson and Layton rode a train that went around the shops, and played a few interactive jump games, etc. We went into town to do some go-carts and arcades. Their favorite part was always the ocean- finding sea shells, crab fishing, sand burying, boogey board surfing and sand angels! What a beautiful memory etched at this beautiful part of the world! Thank you dear Lord for the blessings we had during this family trip and the beauty of the beach to lay our eyes upon your glory!