The first day of school has come and gone- but not without a fashion show and a lot of debate about what to wear. Amy, Bethany, and Finley (5th, 6th, and 2nd) tried on outfits. ( many outfits! 😉 ) I was barely holding in my laughter as they debated about what was too fancy, […]
Between hormones and happenings, I’ve been such a cry baby the last few days! 🙂 Thursday was the last day of school and Friday was the “Big Stage” Dance recital. Both of these events celebrated 10 months of learning AND the ENDING of yet another year of childhood. Why is it that when I was little, […]
~ ~ Some kids count down with excitement for Birthdays and Christmas- Bethany excitedly counts down and celebrates everything! ~ ~ ~Bethany’s “short” list of things to celebrate~ Finley & Cohen time Amy and Spencer days Birthdays Sibling Dates Sonic dates, Subway dates Movie Night Family nights Church Days, FOG (Followers of God Bible Club) nights […]
When Bethie was little, I would worry about how much “spiritual” truth she could truly understand. I’m always looking for concrete, visual ways to emphasize the truths of God. It’s one thing to read words- “Jesus loves me.” another thing to hear “God is love.” but it’s explosively powerful to SEE and HEAR in a third dimensional sense …..Sight […]
“Make New Friends- But Keep the Old One is Silver and the other is Gold!” [Tweet “One thing sure in life is this: THINGS CHANGE.”] When Bethany was born, I was concerned that all her siblings were older and she wouldn’t have the joy of home schooling or playing with them; thereby not knowing them […]