This past week has been extremely busy as we have been preparing for a ladies tea and fashion show that was held at our church. The proceeds for the tea went to the children's quizzing department to help them go to the world quiz next year in Orlando, Florida.The tea was held on Saturday. The afternoon hours were filled with delicious tea, wonderful treats, fellowship and fun as the ladies got together for a time of elegance. The quizzers where responsible for helping at the tea and escorting the ladies to their chairs when they arrived. In the picture above you can see Daniel practicing as he escorts his friend and fellow quizzer to her chair.The fashion show was also a fun part of the event as Emily can be seen modeling the outfit she wore for the show. ... read more
30 Hour Famine
Moments ago I finished praying with my now teenage daughter as she embarks on a new journey this weekend. As of 12:00 o'clock today until 6:00 pm tomorrow she will be participating in a 30 hour famine with her youth group to help raising money for starving children. This is a fund raising activity that is sponsored through World Vision. As of today Emily has raised $142 dollars to help support this cause. Please remember to keep her in your prayers as she learns to draw closer to the Lord this weekend. If you go to the World Vision website it discusses in detail what the 30 hour famine is about and how the funds will support those in need. ... read more
Emily
This weekend was a special weekend for our family because our baby girl turned 13 on Friday. We celebrated on Friday with a birthday party and slumber party. Saturday was a memory making day as we had a mom and daughter day, having tea and talking about things she will be facing in the future. Today we went to a very elegant brunch as a family where Daddy presented her with a purity ring.Where does the time go. It seems like yesterday Daddy would wrap her up all warm and snug like a little burrito and place her in my arms. Then came my beautiful little girl toddling behind me with her soft pink baby doll in tow. Then came her love for books, American Girl dolls, ballet and ice skating. Now, if you walked into her room you would see it covered in Seattle Mariners pictures and horse posters. ... read more
District Quiz
Last weekend we traveled a couple hours away to the district quiz meet for our church, that Daniel was involved in. Out of almost 100 quizzers and 8 teams, our teams took first and fifth place! Way to go quizzers!Good job Daniel! Your Daddy and Mommy are very proud of you for all the long hours you have spent studying God's word! ... read more
Hard at Work/Play
One of Daniel's favorite things to do is build things. Whether it be legos, clay, or in the case of this time dirt, he is all boy and hard at work.Daniel proudly displays the fortress he has been working on. ... read more
Baking Lessons
Last night and this afternoon Daniel and Emily were hard at work with their baking lessons.They were learning how to make some of Daddy and Mommy's favorite treats, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and Apple Chunkys. ... read more
Things to be Thankful for
God is working with me to keep my focus on the positive things in life. Last night as I was laying down to sleep he reminded me of the things he has blessed me with that I am thankful for. All of these items no matter how large or small have made it to my list because of the happiness and joy they bring to my life.1. Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and my ability to have a personal relationship with him.2. Praying and reading my bible.3. My wonderful family4. My best friend, my husband5. My son's sense of humor6. My daughter's enthusiasm over the Seattle Mariner's. Smile.7. A home, that God provided for us8. Being able to wake up every morning9. Being able to spend all day with my children10. The ability to love and be loved11. Spring (Once it finally decides to stay. Smile.)12. ... read more
Signs of Spring
It's nice to see signs of Spring. I love the birds outside my window that wake me up every morning, the smell of the morning air, the sun on my face as we take a drive in the country and my children enjoying each others company as they play in the backyard. ... read more
Bunny’s Great Escape
These are pictures of a bunny on a mission. He was put into his pen in the backyard yesterday afternoon to play,run and enjoy the sunshine. He seemed more contemplative than usually as he kept standing on his hind legs looking at us as if pondering when and where he was going to do it. Then it happened, in a flash of gray and white fur he made his move and lept right out of his pen and into the freedom of the backyard. Well, I am so thankful that my husband was there. He acted quickly and swept him up in his arms and into the safety of his hutch, where the door was shut and locked. Having a bunny loose in our backyard to get underneath the shed or under the fence and into our neighbors backyard where their golden retriever awaited would not have been the best thing to happen. Thank you ... read more
Easter Blessings
Yesterday we were able to go to church and hear a wonderful sermon and the sounds of Easter music. Afterwards my mom, brother and sister-in-law, nephew and great nephew all came to our house for a family dinner. Once the meal was over the kids had a good time hunting for Easter eggs. (I wish I wasn't to old to hunt for eggs. Smile.) When my family left I was delighted to receive a phone call from a dear friend of 25 years , who is like family to me. Easter was a day full of many blessings for our family, but the most important blessing of all was being reminded of Jesus dieing on the cross for our sins and the gift of eternal life through our Lord, which is the true meaning of Easter. ... read more