VBS 2010

This is my "Big" cowboy! I didn't get a great pic of him. I love that "cowboy"!!

This is Elijah's 4-year-old friend and the teacher that he had. She was wonderful with him!! :)

Sarah is singing those songs. That is her "new" friend, to the right.

Isaac was in the middle of his class and I stuck my head in to snap this picture!

Our Vacation Bible School was this past week and my kids had so much fun. Isaac and Sarah loved being with their friends. Sarah of coarse is my "not-so-shy" one so she loved making new friends!! I didn't know how or what Elijah would do since he is the one I struggle with on Sunday mornings. I let him ride to the church with his Daddy and then I let his Daddy take him to his class. When I saw Bryan later and asked how Elijah was doing, Bryan said "He is in with the 4 year olds." Which means that he wasn't in the same age group as him. I figured out that he knew more and was friends with a four-year-old boy. Needless to say that he LOVED VBS too! Elijah's teacher said he did so well and they were so glad that he fit right in with those older kids. I actually didn't have to work at Bible School until Thursday and I filled in for a teacher that was out, so Timothy didn't go to his class except that one day. He did well, but he is the one that is hard for me to leave. :( Last night we had family night for VBS and Sarah actually had a small part and did great. It was a fun filled week and I am so glad that my kids could got to enjoy learning about God, isn't that awesome!!

Pregnancy update...

This past Wednesday, July 14, I was 13 weeks pregnant. I have made it through the first trimester. I went to the Dr. on Wednesday for a check-up. We were suppose to be able to hear the baby's heartbeat, but could not hear it. The Dr. wanted to do a sonogram so that I didn't have to leave there worried. Of coarse I did not complain, I love when I get to see my baby!! We did a sonogram and got to see the heartbeat and that sweet little baby! So I will go back in about 3 weeks and we will try and hear the heartbeat again this time. One of the hard things this pregnancy is finding a new Dr., argh...! I loved the Dr. that I had in Alabama, and although he didn't deliver Sarah I still had a wonderful Dr. with her also. That is just something that means alot to me, having a good doctor. The Dr. I am seeing is very sweet and I have liked her but she told me on my first visit that she is leaving this practice in October. Which means that I will be back to square one...looking for a doctor. There are other doctors in the same practice and I will probably choose one of them to finish this pregnancy up with, but this has been a hard thing for me. I am praying that God would send me to the right Dr. and that God would use me to be a witness and a blessing to whomever takes care of me and the baby! But all is well with the baby and I. Hard to believe that I am a 1/3 of the way there. I will keep you updated...

Biscuits!

Did I mention homemade biscuits? I have finally gotten the hang of making homemade biscuits!! I am so excited. I have tried for so long to make "good" biscuits and have not done very well, but the old saying is true "the more you try the better you get". Recently we have been having breakfast for supper on Monday nights (our family loves breakfast), so I have been able to practice and this past Monday night I have to say were the best I have done so far. Thanks so much to my mother-in-law who is a wonderful cook and my mother, both have given me many tips and advice not only on biscuits but other meals too. So here are a couple of pictures of the biscuits from this past Monday night!!

Have you finally gotten the hang of something? Would you share it with me?

Kids Camp 2010

Eating a popsicle!

Getting a stick out of the cold water with my toes!

Drying off feet!

Passing the marbles!

Playing ninja!

On Monday, July 5th, I left to go to kids camp with our church and our old church. We left at 12:00 and got there at 3:30. Soon as we got there we all unpacked and got on our bathing suits and went swimming in the lake. We played games, had Bible studies, sang the songs that we are doing for VBS and had some free time. When we played 2 hand touch football I made 3 touch downs and it was tied at the end of the game 35-35. I learned a new game called Ninja and it was really fun. We slept in cabins that had bunkbeds. There was a swing that you could swing out on and jump in the water and in the middle of the lake there was an inflatable ice burg that was tall that you had to climb up, if you could. I had so much fun at Camp and being with my friends!

Why do I blog...

I have asked myself this question lately. With trying to prepare for school, being a housewife, being a mom, being a friend, how do I find time to blog? I love to blog and know that about myself so I had to ask why do I blog...why do I love it. So I thought I would share with you why...

1) For a keepsake for my children

2) Because at one time I scrapbooked, but now blogging is much faster

3) To keep our family and friends informed

4) Hopefully to encourage and bless someone else (even if it is my own children)

I remember the first post I did and how nervous I was. Some of you reading this are the very ones I have called and asked questions to about blogging. I also have to admit blogging can be an encouragement to me. I love it when I see that someone has posted a comment or two. I get so excited and feel so loved. Many of you (my mom especially) have said that they would love to comment but can't figure out how since they don't have a blog...I am working on that one. I am so very thankful for each one of you that does read our family blog and thankful that you keep up with us.

Since I now realize exactly why it is that I blog, my goal is to blog more often. I want to be open and honest with our life, feelings and who we are. I want to post more about the things that God speaks to me about and the things He is doing in our lives. I want to post more pictures of the kids so you can see how they are growing. I want to post more so one day my children can look back and see the wonderful memories God has given us.

Why do you blog?

A weekend with Friends!

This past weekend some very dear friends of ours came up for a visit. We had the best time! These dear friends are the Oehrig's. We met them through homeschooling and wish now that our paths had crossed a little sooner. We have said numerous times that it is amazing how close we have become in such a short time. We actually met right before Timothy was born and our friendship has flourished ever since. We had been wanting them to come up and it worked out that they came 4th of July so it gave us a long weekend. They arrived late Friday night and so when they got here we said our "hello's" and then got to bed. On Saturday morning Bryan made pancakes and waffles for breakfast, the waffles were a hit with the kids- next time we will make more waffles. The rest of the day was just play, fellowshipping, laughter, lunch, naps and supper. After supper we all were getting ready for bed and I got really sick! I mean no stopping it. Thankfully the Oehrig's were here and they helped greatly with the kids. What a blessing they were to us. On Sunday morning I awoke to Mr. Jacob already preparing breakfast and setting everyones place. Then on Sunday afternoon the kids and the big kids (the Daddy's) went outside to play in the water, they all had a great time. After supper on Sunday night we all went to watch fireworks. It is was a really nice night. It was nice to talk and to be together with friends. We feel so comfortable around them and talk about things from family to spiritual things. On Monday morning it was time to get things ready for their departure and for Bryan and Isaac to head to Kid's Camp. After lunch we said good bye to the Oehrig's and then we took Isaac to the church to say good bye to him and Bryan. When we got back home it was very quiet and lonely. Sarah and I had our share of tears and then we all laid down to rest. What a great weekend with our friends. I can honestly say that they are some of the best friends anyone could ever have.

On the pregnancy note: I will be 12 weeks tomorrow and have finally gotten down to less than 200 days to go. I will go to the Dr. next week and will be able to hear the baby's heart beat. I am showing just a bit and my clothes are beginning not to fit. Actually I have wore a couple of maternity things the last couple of days.

Until next time....

Basketball Camp

Practicing those free throws.

Working hard on those drills.

Isaac with his trophy.

Big Sister and little brother!

Building with blocks!

This week Isaac went to basketball camp. A dear friend of ours who teaches got to sponsor a child to go to basketball camp and she asked if she could sponsor Isaac. What a blessing! Isaac had a great time. If you know anything about Isaac you know that being around people he doesn't know is a real challenge. He did really well and I am so proud that he went and even made a couple of new friends. He learned alot about techniques and did drills and even played a few "games" of basketball. The camp was Monday thru Thursday and started at 8:00 a.m and was over at 3:00 p.m. He had to take a lunch and so by the time he got home he was tired. Today was their last day and all the campers got a T-shirt and basketball. Then they also gave out trophies to some of the kids. Isaac got the Hustle Award for the Elementary boys. He had so much fun! Of coarse while Big brother was at camp Big sister got to spend time with Timothy and play with Elijah. Sarah is such a great sister and mommy's little helper.