Mig is 14!!

 

Mig turns 14 tomorrow! How time has flown. This year he is still loving Civil Air Patrol and has eased right into high school. 

Since joining CAP last year he has made all the promotions he can and will be a Master Sergeant on Monday! He is a Flight Sergeant and is on the path to becoming Cadet Commander within a few years. 

This year he also started cross country and has run a 5K every month since July. He even placed 2nd in his last 5K!

He is a likeable kid and has a lot of great friends. He is still is my mischief with a smile. We are SO blessed by the 14 years he has been alive! 

Gabe and I sing at the rodeo!!

 

At the end of August Gabe and I had the extreme honor to sing the National Anthem together at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo. 

I  bought a cowboy hat and got Gabe some boots and we were ready!! 

There were thousands of people gathered to watch the bull riding and it was exhilarating to sing such a special song for them! 

And here is our duet of The Star Spangled Banner:

Play Music on the Porch Day

Play Music on the Porch day is the last Saturday of August every year and we have been participating for quite a few years now! It is fun to work up a song and then perform it together and it seems to bring joy to people that see it on instagram or Facebook. 

This year we did a CAIN song called Come Forth. 

Here are some more from years past: 

Last year we taught the kids an oldie - Blackwater by the Doobie Brothers.

Two years ago Gabe was working and Byron was gone for part of the day - so we did a few smaller group songs. 

This was our second time to participate - we did a hymn medley. 

I hope that even when the kids move out and have their own lives, we can still find time to make music together!

 

First Day of School 2024

Yesterday was our first day of school for the 2024-2025 School Year! 

Faith started 7th Grade

Mig started 9th Grade - his first year of high school! 

He will be starting Worldview (3 year intensive program) next week

He is also taking Chemistry, Spanish 2, and Test Prep

Selah is now a Senior!!! 

She is taking college classes through a program called Sophia!

Here she is holding her kindergarten picture. 

We are excited to start this school year!

I am also starting something new! I am doing a 2 year comprehensive program called Bible Training Center for Leaders (BTCL). It equips women for ministry and leadership opportunities within the church. 

And did you notice our shirts? We won't tell you who we are supporting, but I'm sure you can figure it out. 

 Here's to a great school year and hopeful for a great election! 

Hooty turns 7!

August 8th was Hooty's 7th birthday, but his first birthday as a Serna, so we made sure to celebrate!

He got a special birthday dog bone! 

Which he loved!

We also gave him a new stuffy (he loves Squishmallows)! 

 He is one loved puppy!!!