Props for Charlie on the KTIS Morning Show

We got a call this morning from the mother of one of the Charlie's 4th grade students telling us to turn on KTIS, the local Christian radio station, because her daughter Marin was going to be on.

They were talking about the Chris Tomlin concert last night, and Mom had called in to tell them about how they'd gone to the concert to celebrate Marin's 10th birthday and how much Marin loved the show. The DJs David and Pam asked if they could talk to Marin, so she got on the phone and talked about how much she thought the show rocked.

They asked her what she was doing, and she said she was getting ready for school.

David: What's your favorite thing about school?

Marin: My teacher, Mr. Scobba.

David: What do you like about Mr. Scobba?

Marin: He's funny, and he likes Christian music.

It was really sweet and really made our day.

Friday Funny (Sammy goggles)

This picture just makes me smile. :o)

God is never surprised

On the radio this morning, they were talking about the job lay-offs and the uncertain economy. A woman called in to give a praise report that she's been employed, in a temporary position, for over a year now after being laid off 18 months ago.

She said her daughter had called and left her a message then reminding her that God doesn't give anyone more than he/she can handle and that there are no surprises for God.It really struck me.

What a great reminder than when looking into the vast unknown of the future, it is known to our Father in Heaven.

Scobba 2008 Christmas Letter

May God's promise of eternal life give you hope,
the presence of the Holy Spirit give you faith,
and Jesus' perfect love give you peace.
December 2008

Dear Family and Friends,
With each Christmas card we send, our thoughts and prayers are with you! May 2009 include many blessings for you and yours.

2008 has been a good year for the Scobbas. Megan turned 8 in August and is in 3rd grade this year at St. Jude of the Lake. Charlie coached her softball team this summer and is now coaching her basketball team. She had her first game last weekend and was very excited to score a basket!

She will also be appearing in Pirates! the musical through Ashland Productions in January. She loves the singing and dancing, and we’re excited to see her on stage. She is on the math team again this year and is a Girl Scout with her “volunteered” mom as a troop leader. We’re still getting the hang of it, but I enjoy having something we can do together. Megan is a great help to us around the house, and we’re very proud of how she’s growing as a sister and a friend.

Shea turned 5 this fall and is a busy preschooler. He is going to all-day pre-K at St. Jude’s and is really thriving. It’s fun to hear about the letters he learned and the little friends he’s made. He’ll be very ready for Kindergarten next year. He too is a great big brother to little Sammy and likes to be a helper around the house. He’s a very thoughtful boy with a smile that melts our hearts.

Sammy is 19 months old and doing his best to keep up with Megan and Shea. He spends his days at Laurie’s and really loves it there. He’s learning how to climb stairs and likes to look at books, watch Baby Einstein videos, take baths, bang on things, throw balls, and try to catch Furry the cat.

Charlie and I are doing well. Charlie is teaching 4th grade at St. Jude of the Lake again this year and really enjoys his class. Their enrollment was down a bit this year, so we are praying that next year’s numbers are good and that his job is secure. He keeps very busy with teaching, coaching, and doing an awesome job of helping with the kids, laundry, dinners, etc.

I will be celebrating my 10th year at Trane in January and really love my job and the people I work with, which is such a blessing. I’m trying to get the hang of Girl Scouts, and I’m still part of my Monday night Bible study group. I fit in reading, scrap-booking, and gardening when I can.

Be sure to check out our latest adventures in our pictures at www.kodakgallery.com/charlieandtracy (password: scobba) and drop us a note at tracyscobba@hotmail.com or scobba@usfamily.com (Charlie). Or, you can find us on Facebook. If ever you’re in The Twin Cities, give us a call. Our home is always open.

Love and blessings,
Charlie, Tracy, Megan, Shea, and Samuel

Klein's Korner announcement

My parents purchased the local bait shop and live bait supplier in Rock Rapids. My sister Melissa moved from Omaha to Rock Rapids so that she could run it. She and her son Jaylen are doing so well since the move. It has been such a blessing for them and our whole family. This is the announcement in the Lyon County Reporter.

Sleepy Scobbas

I have been whining a lot about Sammy being sick and our overall lack of sleep over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am so thankful though that he is feeling better, and we all seem to be catching up on our sleep. Praise the Lord!

Sam slept 11 hours last night, but after being up for just over an hour, was back to sleep on the couch with Megan. The picture below is what I found when I came upstairs this morning after getting ready for work. It was really tough waking them up to head out the door.

What a sweet big sister our little Sammy has!

Paperback Swap

I can't really say what I'll think of this because I just joined. But I'm trying this paperback swap for exchanging books with others. It seems like a good way to receive and get rid of books. Check it out.