Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Vacation Bible School
Last week the boys had a great week at Vacation Bible School! The theme was "Got Joy". There were about 1300 kids (I think...I am going to find out exactly this week) in attendance and it was SO FUN to see the worship area filled with kids kindergarten-4th grade singing praise songs and having so much fun! The singing and large group is how Drew ended each day and as I watched (with tears running down my cheeks) I was praying that the words they were singing would truly become the songs of their hearts. I was praying that these children, that my children, would grow to know and love the Lord with all their hearts, souls and minds. I was praying that the enthusiasm that was in that room would be life long and would be out of an overflow of love for their Savior Jesus. It was a great week. And it touched my heart in many ways. Drew said he wished it lasted the whole summer. I just can't believe how much he is growing up. Sam was in the pre-school section, which was a little different...so his worship/music was at a different time. That's why most of the pictures will be of Drew...I didn't get to see what he did. But he LOVED the week too. Here are some photos...
Thursday, June 19, 2008
"I just pretty"...
These are words we hear from the mouth of our little Lizzy at some of the funniest times! Here are some examples...
The other day Lizzy and I were carrying our loads of clothes to the laundry room. Lizzy was running up ahead of me and "hit a patch" of cool air in the hallway. At the same time there was an unidentified noise (maybe another apartment door closing?). Anyway, I was watching her from behind and I could tell that she was a little startled. So I asked her, "Lizzy are you scared?". To which she replied, "No mom I not scared...I just pretty!":)
While we were swimming in the kiddie pool a few days ago, I noticed Lizzy was sort of squatting in the corner of the pool. She has been potty trained for a couple of months now, but she seemed to be in perfect pooping position. So I asked excitedly, "Lizzy are you pooping?" And she said, "No I not pooooopin', I just pretty mom!":)
Lizzy has been pretty grumpy and had many a tantrum today. So just a few minutes ago as she started to melt down once again, I asked her "Lizzy, WHY are you so grumpy today?" And you guessed it, she replied, "I NOT grumpy mom! I just pretty!":) I wasn't sure just what to say to that! I love you Lizzy!:)
The other day Lizzy and I were carrying our loads of clothes to the laundry room. Lizzy was running up ahead of me and "hit a patch" of cool air in the hallway. At the same time there was an unidentified noise (maybe another apartment door closing?). Anyway, I was watching her from behind and I could tell that she was a little startled. So I asked her, "Lizzy are you scared?". To which she replied, "No mom I not scared...I just pretty!":)
While we were swimming in the kiddie pool a few days ago, I noticed Lizzy was sort of squatting in the corner of the pool. She has been potty trained for a couple of months now, but she seemed to be in perfect pooping position. So I asked excitedly, "Lizzy are you pooping?" And she said, "No I not pooooopin', I just pretty mom!":)
Lizzy has been pretty grumpy and had many a tantrum today. So just a few minutes ago as she started to melt down once again, I asked her "Lizzy, WHY are you so grumpy today?" And you guessed it, she replied, "I NOT grumpy mom! I just pretty!":) I wasn't sure just what to say to that! I love you Lizzy!:)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Father's Day
What a great day to celebrate! We spent the day at church, hitting baseballs, grilling and swimming! Brent loves baseball, and the boys and I had a blast watching him hit some balls today. That was our surprise for him and it turns out that was just what he wanted to do! My mom is here, so she was able to stay at home with the girls while they napped. I even joined in and hit a few softballs in the end.:) Here are some pictures of our hitting displays...
The boys and I thought that Brent should play baseball...but he says he is too old! I guess he is content with the batting cage. The kids will have a great teacher! Thank you Brent for being such a hands on dad. I love how you are involved in the lives of our kids. I love how you love to be with and spend time with them. I love how you are seeking to learn and to grow in knowledge of the Lord. I love how you want to leave a godly legacy as a husband and dad. We are truly blessed to have you as the daddy of our home, someone who loves us, but loves the Lord even more. Thank you for your servant heart, we love you very much!
And dad, I hope that you had a nice sleep or a good time fishing, whichever you decided to do tonight.:) We love and missed you today. It would have been fun to have you join us swimming and eating buffalo burgers! Thank you for the love, kindness, and generosity you have shown to our family. I love you! Happy Father's Day!
I am so thankful for the love of my Heavenly Father too. What an amazing thing to be a daughter of the King. I hope all of you dads that may read this had a great day! I hope that any person who reads this comes to know the reality of the love that your Heavenly Father has for you. He gave us Jesus, that we might be reconciled to Him (2 Cor. 5:18). How great the Father's love truly is for us.
"See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are." 1 John 3:1a
"But God being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) and raised us up with Him and seated us in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus." Esphesians 2:4-7
The boys and I thought that Brent should play baseball...but he says he is too old! I guess he is content with the batting cage. The kids will have a great teacher! Thank you Brent for being such a hands on dad. I love how you are involved in the lives of our kids. I love how you love to be with and spend time with them. I love how you are seeking to learn and to grow in knowledge of the Lord. I love how you want to leave a godly legacy as a husband and dad. We are truly blessed to have you as the daddy of our home, someone who loves us, but loves the Lord even more. Thank you for your servant heart, we love you very much!
And dad, I hope that you had a nice sleep or a good time fishing, whichever you decided to do tonight.:) We love and missed you today. It would have been fun to have you join us swimming and eating buffalo burgers! Thank you for the love, kindness, and generosity you have shown to our family. I love you! Happy Father's Day!
I am so thankful for the love of my Heavenly Father too. What an amazing thing to be a daughter of the King. I hope all of you dads that may read this had a great day! I hope that any person who reads this comes to know the reality of the love that your Heavenly Father has for you. He gave us Jesus, that we might be reconciled to Him (2 Cor. 5:18). How great the Father's love truly is for us.
"See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are." 1 John 3:1a
"But God being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) and raised us up with Him and seated us in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus." Esphesians 2:4-7
Friday, June 6, 2008
School's Out For Summer!
Today was our last day of school for the year. Brent made us this banner (that we woke up to this morning) to help celebrate! He is so sweet about doing stuff like this! What a great principal we have.:)
So as of today at 4:00 pm it's official, Drew's in 2nd Grade and Sam is in Kindergarten! Yeah!! We have had quite the year. It has been full of ups and downs, but man does it feel great to hang in there and finish!! The boys did a great job and have learned so much this year. I am already thinking and looking forward to next year, but for now we just want to have a super fun summer!:)
The boys have become Rangers fans...Josh Hamilton fans that is...and so for their end of the school year gift, we bought them each a Josh Hamilton Rangers T-shirt! They LOVED this, as you will see in the picture. They also received a "DTS" bear, that they had their eye on at the bookstore.
For the end of the year celebration, the boys really wanted to stay up late and swim until it was dark! So that is what they did. We had a Pizza and Pool Party! Boy did we have a blast! Some of our neighbors and friends from the building were at the pool tonight too and the pool basketball hoop we brought down was the life of the party. Just look at Drew's Hang time as he ran and jumped and slam dunked the ball. It was pretty fun to watch...can you tell they had a great time?:)
What a blessing it is to have these children. I am so thankful for each of them. And even though I can feel very inadequate as their teacher sometimes, I am so glad to be spending this time teaching and training and loving on my most precious gifts! Children truly are gifts, aren't they? Thank you Lord for another great school year. I love you. And, I love you boys and girls! We'll see you next year! Hee-Hee!:)
Psalm 127:3
"Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is his reward."
So as of today at 4:00 pm it's official, Drew's in 2nd Grade and Sam is in Kindergarten! Yeah!! We have had quite the year. It has been full of ups and downs, but man does it feel great to hang in there and finish!! The boys did a great job and have learned so much this year. I am already thinking and looking forward to next year, but for now we just want to have a super fun summer!:)
The boys have become Rangers fans...Josh Hamilton fans that is...and so for their end of the school year gift, we bought them each a Josh Hamilton Rangers T-shirt! They LOVED this, as you will see in the picture. They also received a "DTS" bear, that they had their eye on at the bookstore.
For the end of the year celebration, the boys really wanted to stay up late and swim until it was dark! So that is what they did. We had a Pizza and Pool Party! Boy did we have a blast! Some of our neighbors and friends from the building were at the pool tonight too and the pool basketball hoop we brought down was the life of the party. Just look at Drew's Hang time as he ran and jumped and slam dunked the ball. It was pretty fun to watch...can you tell they had a great time?:)
What a blessing it is to have these children. I am so thankful for each of them. And even though I can feel very inadequate as their teacher sometimes, I am so glad to be spending this time teaching and training and loving on my most precious gifts! Children truly are gifts, aren't they? Thank you Lord for another great school year. I love you. And, I love you boys and girls! We'll see you next year! Hee-Hee!:)
Psalm 127:3
"Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is his reward."
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