Her Day

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” 3 John 1:4

This scripture kept coming to my mind over the weekend. It was such a happy weekend.  Why did I feel so much joy? I suppose it was because I was watching people I love walk in truth. This is my hope for my own children as well, that they will walk in truth. I so appreciate the example Felicia set for my children as she decided to covenant with our Father in Heaven.  I love watching John & Felicia together. They are a team and are working towards their goals together- lifting each other. Thank you for letting us be a part of such a beautiful day. We love you both! 

F1rst DaY: 2009

Yesterday was the first day back to school for the kids. 

Lots of excitement, new clothes, school supplies, lunches. Oh the fun. Asher was the only one who was hesitant because of his swollen eye.  A hornet got him on the eyelid two days previous, but that's another story. 

We were rushed, so I didn't get to walk them to school like I always do on the first day. We all rode in the car in a hurry.  We've had such a fun, FULL summer I had some mixed emotions about the kids going back to school.  I love the ease of summer, but I also love the structure of the school year. I guess once you get tired of the one it's time for the other, like seasons. Anyhow, they have some fantastic teachers this year and so we are all very excited to see how much they grow and learn. This is Cole's first time to go to an actual preschool. He was so cute and so excited.  He was a bit shy when he met his teacher, but I'm betting he'll come busting out of his shell pretty soon. For FHE on Monday we did a Fashion Show & Father's Blessings. I think that'll be a good tradition. 

I've talked to a few other mothers who've felt the pains of summer in the cleanliness/organization of their home.  I'm glad I'm not alone, but I'm wondering, what are your plans to get your home back in order? How do you tackle this big job efficiently? What helps your home run smoothly? Talk to me people. 

Follow your Destiny...and don't let your Mama get in your way!

She's been asking me for years, really, years, to help her sew something.  

I did take 4-H back in the day and made a personal hygiene caddy out of a towel. 

I have no sewing skills, BUT I do have a sewing machine (thanks Dad!)

Before we had the machine Chloe wanted to hand sew, but now she really wants to use that machine.  She has friends who sew, and their mothers sew.  I guess she just couldn't understand why I hadn't figured this out yet.  

Chloe earned a reward recently and was deciding what to pick out. 

She quietly asked, "How about some fabric Mom?"

(My head said, "Oh no, not again.  I've run out of excuses")

My mouth said, "Great idea.  It's about time we got that machine out".

She invited her friend over who has her own machine and is rather talented.

Her friend patiently waited while I read the manual to figure out how to thread the machine. 

Chloe was dying to get to the sewing part and so she kept hinting, "Mom, Hannah knows how to do that.  She's done it a million times.  Why don't you let her do it?"

Only one way for me to learn.

I finally figured it out, and then I turned it over to the two girls.  

Chloe whipped out two pillowcases, a summer and a winter one. 

She was SO excited!  I was so glad I had finally given in to her pleadings, and so sad that I hadn't let her try this out sooner. I shouldn't let my laziness/lack of knowledge stand in the way of my children's desire to create.  

Round and Round

Busy day.

We've got a lot to do to get out of town. 

I just unloaded the laundry from the dryer to a basket, started the washer, grabbed the basket and loaded that laundry into the washer.  

WHAT! 

Hello Amy?

Caught!

I didn't feel well last Sunday. 

Scott had taken the children to church.

After they had lunch I was granted my wish of an afternoon nap. 

Sometime during that nap I was awaken by some loud noises downstairs.  I quietly wondered why Scott wasn't addressing the noise.  Hmmm?  Eventually the noise subsided and I went back to dreamland. 

Today I downloaded pics off my camera.

Looky what I found. 

Scott is SO busted!

ha! ha! ha!

I love that he is wrestling with them in his church clothes. I also really enjoy that shot of them trapping his head in a laundry basket.  Too funny.