3rd Grade Awards Program

Liam had an outstanding Awards Program day at school! He received a total of 5 awards, including Social Studies, AR Reading, Student Council, 4th Quarter A Honor Roll, and Year long A Honor Roll!  We are so blessed to have such an amazing, world changing kid!  We love you, Liam!

Receiving his Social Studies award.

Receiving his Year Long A Honor Roll award.

All alone on the stage facing a standing ovation...he was the only 3rd grader to receive the year long award!

Summer is Here!

We had a great Memorial Day weekend!  Besides finishing up our spring cleaning, we found time to get out for some strawberry picking.  This surely brought back a lot of memories for Stacy and David.  We capped the evening off with a Charlotte Knights game in the beautiful Carolina weather.  Hope you all found time to relax and enjoy the weekend, too!

Liam's Blog

Liam has started his own blog! He will be sharing his thoughts on sports and life at http://takechargeinlife.blogspot.com. Bookmark it now!

More Disney Memories...

As we wind down the trip and plan to head home, we can reflect on what an amazing trip we had. Here are just a few.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

We had a great day at Animal Kingdom yesterday. After dining at the Rainforest Cafe, we walked right on to the Kilimanjaro Safari.

Happy Easter!

Swimming in March!

Only in Florida...

Welcome to Disney World!

There's no place like Mickey's home!

Off to Disney World!

We treated ourselves to a First Class upgrade on the way to Orlando. Off we go to visit Mickey Mouse!

Field Day 2013

Liam had his annual Field Day at Pinewood Elementary School today.   He was very competitive, placing 2nd in the 80 yard relay and 80 yard dash!  We are very proud of him for working so hard!

Mountain Getaway

We had a great time in the mountains this weekend, enjoying time together as a family.   We visited our favorite gem mine, Doc Rocks, and came away with a 3.5 ct ruby that Stacy had cut for a pendant.   Liam loves the hunt for treasure and made us buy the biggest bucket of ore to sift through.   

We also got to visit some of our favorite sites including the Dan'l Boone Inn, Troy's Diner, and Mast General Stores.  Snow was falling the entire visit, providing us a picturesque scene everywhere we went.   It was hard to come home today!

Liam's Blog - Need your vote!

We need a family vote...

Liam is starting his own blog and we are trying to come up with the theme.   Please look at the list below and vote by clicking on the comments link below.   

3 Point Range 
Take Charge 
Strength is Within

Aggies Basketball - Regular Season Finish

It was a tough finish to the Aggies Basketball Season, falling to a 4-5 record.   Liam had an outstanding season and is looking forward to the championship games next week.   

 

 

 

 

 

Aggies Basketball go 2-0

Liam had another outstanding game, scoring 10 of the teams 12 points to secure a win over their opponent! We are very proud of his poise and humility, leading the team to victory!

The Season of Giving

Liam had saved his change for months so he could contribute to the Ronald McDonald House, Pennies for Playtime. We are so proud of his humble and selfless thinking, and he is already planning what he will do to give back next year.

He was joined by Kaitlyn and Brendan Welch for the drop off, and all were welcomed with a tour of the facility. What a great environment they have created for the families who are dealing with a sick child at the local hospitals.

Merry Christmas!

What an incredible weekend! For many years, we have viewed Christmas from a consumer point of view. This year, we have a whole new perspective...

After a year of attending and volunteering at Elevation Church, we now see the difference between "keeping up with the jones'", and living a life of humility and sacrifice. Every day is another step in our walk with Jesus Christ. We are excited about the 2,200 new salvations at our church, knowing they are all walking in broken, and leaving with a new perspective on life. The Timeless Christmas sermon was a moving experience about the dividing lines in our lives, inspiring many to make this important, spontaneous decision!

Of course, Christmas is also about the magic of Santa! Liam was excited about the mountain of presents under the tree this year. Before the day started, he said he wasn't sure what Santa could bring since he already have everything he wanted. However, he was quoted as saying, "I guess Santa knows me better than I know me", after opening his gifts this year.

We are so grateful for the opportunity provide Liam with the gifts he wants the most, but most important, blessed with good health and a prosperous year.

We hope you all have a very blessed and merry Christmas!

The Brady's

Another win for Blackpool!

Blackpool has another decisive win over their opponent with a 9-0 lead.  The team plays exceptionally well together, and makes plays happen by sharing the ball.   Liam scored two goals and had several more attempts against a tough defense.   We continue to hear great things from his coaches about his sportsmanship and how he takes coaching feedback.  

 

 

Blackpool Wins!

Team Blackpool has another victory with a 8-0 lead over the competitor. Liam had the best game ever, scoring 4 goals and planing outstanding goal tending. Most important, we are proud of his humility and praise for fellow teammates.

Black Pool Soccer

A new season has started, and Liam is now playing at the Strikers Soccer Center in Huntersville, NC.   He is playing at a very competitive level and really made an impact on both ends of the field in his first game today.   He made several saves in goal, and scored a goal in the final 3 minutes to give his team a 4-1 lead over their competitor.  We are extremely proud of his athletic ability, good sportsmanship, and great effort to practice.