Bring Me Hope

Caden was excited to ride in the Bike-A-Thon for Bring Me Hope this morning!  All money raised will go to sending orphans in China to camp to hear about Jesus. If you would like to donate let me know. The money is due April 15th. Sweet friends of ours that went to this camp last year are adopting a child that they met there.

He was SO excited about helping with this! He rode 36 laps which =18 miles!

The 4-5-6 grade!

The impact these kids have made in the Children of China is truly amaizing!

“The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.” Proverbs 20:7

Yesterday was one of those days when I felt like a real grump and a failure as a mom.  And, just before Jared left with the scouts for a weekend of camping.

He was not wanting to go, which is really odd because normally he enjoys going with the Scouts.Thankfully we had the opportunity to pray and talk just before the other scouts showed up and he had a smile on his face and we left on a good note. It was just one of those days/weeks.

And it's moments like this that make it all worth it. Knowing that I'm doing at least one thing right as a parent.

'Look Mommy! I drew a picture of baby Jesus inside my heart"

Aww...and what could me more perfect to take the stress away... a nice cold glass of limonade! Ha!!

 Just what I needed! A good laugh! Grace made her very first glass of limonade :)

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” Psalm 55:22

The Sun Came Out & Dried Up All The Rain

and we've been enjoying the great out doors once again.

No matter what these two are doing it always turns into a competition. Thankfully most of the time it's fun and enjoyable for the both of them. ;)

I took this one of Grace a few weeks ago. I saw her running around playing and gathering sticks but had no idea she was doing this. I never know what she will be up to. ;)

Having a great time at "Friday Play Day" at the park!

And these three had a blast together!! Fun family memories were made this weekend! My sister is going through a difficult time in her life and please keep her in your prayers. God is moving and doing great things in her life and He is taking care of her for sure! God is good! Love you sweet sister! :)

Neighbor fun! Thanks sweet friends for feeding us and a few extra kids this weekend!

Grace loves to garden, so she was very excited when we let her start her very own little garden this year. She will be the one to water and take care of it all by herself...I will keep ya posted on how she does. :)

Her and her Daddy planted cucumbers, carrots, and decorative gourds (cute little pumpkins).

I have also started on my first staining project. Staining and weathering our bathroom cabinets! It has been a fun project so far and it's not near over yet. :)  Lots more to do this week but it looks like it will be later before I can get back to it:(  I'm excited to see the final results!

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

A Weekend Off

Jeff and I were talking the other day and realized... Aside from the holidays, our trip to Arkansas in November, or one of us getting sick or in the hospital recently he has worked every weekend for the past 12 months. Wow. Without going into to many details I will just say, I love his new boss! Thank you Greg, for caring about your employees and understanding that family is important.

It was nice having a laid back weekend and spending time together just getting a few things done around the house. 

Grace helping her Daddy. Actually, she got very upset, saying "Daddy, don't tear Mommy's house down!" 

The kids did a great job!

Painting the pantry...

and tilling the garden.

When life is good, enjoy it. But when life is hard, remember:
God gives good times and hard times,
and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. Ecclesiastes 7:14

Spring Break

Today the boy's are back to school and I am already missing them... I am so ready for summer vacation! This year we didn't have a lot of plans... We've stayed up late,  and have slept in.  And it was wonderful!  It was nice not having a schedule and for us to just relax.

We went on a fun nature walk down the street. What I thought would be a short 30 minute walk ended up being over an hour. We came back a little muddy and a little sun burnt. :)

Her first trip to the zoo.

Jared was at his cousin's and Caden, Grace and I went to the movies. :)

Friday night the boy's spent the night with friends and Daddy took us girls out for some carnival fun.

She had a blast!

We always enjoy Spring Break and it always goes by way to fast.

“Do to others as you would like them to do to you.”
Luke 6:31