Splash in the Rain Puddles

I love this acronym for helping us pray very specifically for our children as they are immersed in their world of school.  As a Christian parent with kids in public school, prayer and a daily reminding of myself to trust God completely, are the two things that make it possible for me to release my boys from my hugs to get on the bus in the morning. :)  A sweet friend encourages me constantly with "pray for your kids.  It's the best gift you can give them".  So today I am passing that same encouragement on to you.  Thank you Lord, for the wonderful blessing of my children. and a universal truth....toddlers love selfies.  It's a guaranteed way to get them out of a fussy mood or distract them from things they should not be doing.....and it results in some pretty cute shots to fill up space on my phone :) Happy Monday!

Even though we are back into the swing of school we are still squeezing in some summer fun on the weekends.  As most of you know, I have a love for camping.  Many good memories from my childhood revolve around a campground.  Family, friends, campfires, bike riding, smores, and the great outdoors.  What is not to love?  So you can imagine my excitement when I finally got my hubby on board for his very first camping trip.  A weekend trip with a bunch of good friends from church.  And thank goodness...all went well.  So much so, that I have great hopes that it will happen again!  Of course Jack and Chase were in their glory and loved every moment.  So thankful for a wonderful church body that we can share our lives with!   And Luke has found a new love.  Bike riding!!  Since it's just the two of us in the afternoons, we have been enjoying some quality time on the bike.  I love that he enjoys it.  Exercise and a happy boy all at once.  yes!!   We attempted a beach day a l

Everyone is asking mommy how I'm doing now that my brothers are back in school.  I think I'm doing ok.   I'm not exactly sure what's happening when that big yellow school bus takes them away in the morning.  But I sure do love to yell "Bye-bye" and wave for all I'm worth.  I even make the bus driver smile and wave.  Things sure are different with them not around.  But the good things are that mommy can read me all my favorite books without any interruptions, I can arrange the train track any way I want to, and I can play with all of my brother's race cars without him telling me no.   I've also been getting lots of good snuggle time with mommy.  She seems to need alot more of that now that my brothers aren't here as much :)  I tend to forget that the school bus took them away by about 11:00 or so.  I start asking mommy where they are and look all over the house for them.  Then mommy reminds me that they are at school and in awhile

It's been quite a whirlwind as we've wrapped up our last days of summer vacation!  The State Fair, Vacation Bible School, school shopping, a weekend getaway and school open houses.  And then today.....my 2nd baby went to kindergarten.  you'll get the details below :) State Fair Fun! Waiting for the Ferris Wheel.  Chase's favorite thing at the fair. and of course the equipment display is a favorite for everyone Chase and one of his best buddies waiting for the pig race to start.  That's right.  the pig race.  only at the state fair can you find a pig race.  and they LOVED it!   The heat and excitement were just too much to handle But he woke up just in time to enjoy his very first corn dog! and then there was this project.  Lots and lots of corn.  that is now frozen and filling up the shelves of my freezer.  So glad that is behind us :) Camp Kilimanjaro!  The boys loved VBS and I loved helping with the music!  So m