Basketball Girl

Brittany is playing on 5 basketball teams right now. The Press (Shawn Jr.'s team - all boys except Brittany), Blast (Lakepoint Church team - Shawn Sr. coaches with Willie Pelgreen), Dallas Thunder (homeschool basketball team www.dallasthunder.org), and 2 different Pink Ladies teams. It is crazy.

She plays post for the Press and guard on her other teams. She continues to improve and is one of the top players on her various teams. The pictures below are from her Pink Ladies game tonight.

She is also the only girl in her fantasy basketball league (http://10711093978.basketball.sportsline.com/). She beat Jr.'s team last week.

Helms Kid #6

Misty and I just found out that Helms Kid #6 is on the way!

Due date is August 17, 2008.

Helms Family Photos

It had been some time since we had family photos done. These pictures were done by Tom Froom and Michael Moore, F&F Foto, Inc. in Rowlett, Texas.
You can see more of the pictures (including versions in black & white) at http://bothphoto.smugmug.com/F&F%20Foto/394688 using a password that is our second youngest child's first same - in all lower case. If you would like a print of any of the photos, please send us an email.

Triniti Diving

Our little Triniti is now a diver and swimmer.

Frappuccino Heaven

On Sunday nights Brittany, Shawn Jr., Noelle and Triniti go to a program at our church called Awanas. It is a great program where the kids get to play games, learn bible verses and be with their friends. Another nice aspect of Awanas is that for the hour Misty, Skylin and I get to spend some time together without all the other kids. Tonight we went to Starbucks. I ordered a Orange Cream Frappuccino for the girls and a green tea for myself.

This was Skylin's first taste of Starbucks - ever. As you can see, she liked it.