Bible School has begun!

The first night has come and gone with great success. I feel like the children were really learning something about this being a battle of good against evil. They really got into it when I showed them pictures of several different people all dressed in clothing that protected them against something like the snowsuit, the fireman, even a child in a seatbelt. I then went on to tell them that God knows all about the tricks of the devil and he created something that will protect us from this evil and that is the Spiritual Armor. I am pleased with how the first night went and am praying the next 4 days go as well. I was too busy for pictures last night but hopefully I will get some tonight to post. I wish my sister could be here to share this exciting week. Where are you sis?

Busy Days

I have been working hard getting ready for our Vacation Bible School. I have been trying to come up with ways to teach preschoolers the importance of having the Armor of God. I am going to try to use a tricycle and have the helmet and knee and elbow pads and try to relate that to protecting us against something harmful. Hopefully they will relate to that and will learn how the Armor of God will protect them against evil. This has been a challenging theme but I think we will be ready come Monday. My nephew, Jeremy, has been a great help this year. He has traced pictures, painted, run up and down the stairs for supplies, and even hung vines from the drop ceiling. He has been a tremendous help.

Is It Time For School To Start Yet?

When do they go back to school? We went to Canaan Grove Camp last week and Sunday we had a picnic lunch at Ken and Audrey's in their back yard. It was alot of fun but I'm sure their fish in the little fish pond will never be the same. Audrey gave Austin a bowl to catch the tadpoles in and he spent a good share of the afternoon doing just that. I didn't know until later that they were then put in the back of the suburban and we now have them at home. We may never get asked back! Phillip decided to use their mulch to make dirt paths on the stone path. Nathan was very intrigued with the fountain in the fish pond and wanted to get in to put his hand under it. I felt like we were constantly calling down one child or another.

1st Day out of School!

Canaan Grove Camp began last night with Bro. Plank as the speaker. It was a very good sermon and a good turn out of people as well. Today we are headed to run some errands and then maybe jump in Jonathan's pool for a swim before coming home. The kids are all packed with their swimming gear just in case.

Diet Weigh In

Ok. It has been one whole week since I started my diet and according to my scales I lost 11 pounds! I don't know that that is correct but hey. I am now gearing up for week 2 . I have a 20 week plan that I made myself and I hope to be able to keep with it. The biggest thing for me is to just not eat when I'm not hungry. That sounds so simple but these days there is always food around and events where tons of food is served and it all looks so good but I really don't need all of that. I'm excited and I keep stepping on the scales to see if they really say I lost 11 pounds and so far it has. I have postponed my next doctor appointment for a few weeks so he can see a change and hopefully my BP and Cholesterol tests will be better. I need someone to diet with me. Hint. Hint. Sharron.

Sunday

I am home from church today with Nathan. He had a little mishap and needs to be with his mommy today. I usually put him in the nursery so I can teach Sunday School and when it's time to take the kids home on the bus, he is usually sleeping so I can leave him with the nursery helpers. I don't think today is a day I can do that. I do want to come tonight because it is the children's day program and Austin is going to be playing his guitar with his friend Nick. He has been up and down with this guitar lesson bit. One week he is all for it and the next he doesn't want to spend the time practicing. I hope this will encourage him to keep practicing and learning. Katlyn is wanting to learn guitar now. I love it when children take an interest in music. I was too impatient when I was young and I learned to play by ear because they didn't teach me the other fast enough. Now I am not able to play a song unless I've heard it before or can follow someone else. I'm pushing for my kids to learn what I didn't.

The Diet Trials Begin (Again)

I have been 4 days now without diet coke. I really want to loose weight so that had to go. With the weather getting warmer, water is a welcome choice. I have tried to do some walking but that isn't always easy with 2 preschoolers in tow. Nathan is the slow toddler and Phillip is Mr. Speedy going along with his skateboard. Life is just about to get even more interesting with Austin and Katlyn getting out of school for the summer. Austin has already signed up for Soccor and Katlyn is planning play dates. It's hard for her to have a play date at our house when there are 3 boys to deal with. Life is Good. Have a great day.