We are so thankful for summer!!!!!!! We are almost as busy in the summer as we are during the school year but it is mostly fun stuff! We have certainly had some Robinson highlights that I wanted to get documented.
This kid and his tennis team had a phenomenal season and made it to state! We never dreamed Kyle would play #1 seed this year, but we watched them play some amazing tennis and earn a trip to state. All six guys were so much fun to watch! Kyle's team not only won District, but Kyle won District for singles and he and Alex, his doubles partner, won district for doubles.
Then after a match in the Regional tournament in Wise County that began at 5 and did not end until after midnight, they stunned Eastside and made it to the Regional Finals which also punched their ticket to the state tournament. They lost to John Battle in Regional finals and here is Kyle with the runner-up trophy for Regionals. Don't let his smile fool you.... he was not happy to be runner-up! Ha!
Then we headed to Virginia Tech to play Galax in the first round of the state tournament. Galax was tough and we were tied after singles. The whole match literally came down to Duncan and Trey in #3 doubles in the third set. We won!!
It was an exciting day to cheer on our boys at Virginia Tech-we had lots of fans including GG and Pops.
Any parent of a teenager will tell you it is rare to capture a picture of your child much less with this big of a smile!! Sarah Martin captured this at Virginia Tech when Kyle realized we may win the match!!
The tennis boys had a weekend before the second round of state where they would once again face John Battle. Half of the team came to church for youth Sunday and I was blessed enough to get to speak during the service that morning. I preached on Mark 10. I was so nervous!!
Sadly the next day the boys lost in a close heartbreaker to John Battle who went on to the state finals. We were so close and Kyle was crushed. It once again came down to the #3 doubles duo and they played their hearts out, but we fell a little short. It brought to close a Cinderella season none of us could have imagined.
As soon as the tennis match was over we headed up the interstate for summer league basketball. His school team has played in lots of team camps and a summer league this month. Sarah Martin captured this picture of Kyle!
Summer also means the Nurture program at FUMC! Once again our youth step us and show up each week to nurture the little ones that God sends to us. We read books, play, eat, and have lots of educational fun. Here is Kyle with one of my favorite kiddos ever! If you heard my sermon on Mark 10 this the sweet preschooler I referenced who "ain't no loser!"
Another June highlight thus far was David being involved in Amber and Adam's wedding. This is the second wedding where one of David's helpers has gotten married and he was asked to be apart of the service. He did amazing and the wedding was beautiful!!!!!!!! Dave loves Amber and Adam but rest assured he still feels like he is the main squeeze in Amber's life:)
here is a family picture from the wedding just in case you need a reminder that Southwest Virginia is God's country.
Well, after parenting for 16 years, we had a first around here this week-we hosted a sleepover. Our best girl ever turned 9, and she had a sleepover. It was precious and I loved every moment of having those girls over. I cannot believe she is 9..... It was full of lots of giggles, lots of food, and a marathon of When Calls the Heart.
I have also (with enormous help from Hope, bless her heart) have a full and big garden again this summer and just today I got my first little harvest from it. It has been a challenge to put it in and keep it up with all the rain and my stupid ankle, but I am so thankful to garden again. I have had many dark days where I have wondered if life will ever get back to normal after my fracture, but with Jesus, my Physical therapists, and my village of family and friends I am getting better each day! Happy summer!!
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