Nature's Blessings

I always have been facinated when we get a visit from "nature" in our own backyard...well, this time it was in our front yard! We had 3 deer in our front yard last night when I looked out. One was a baby and there were 2 doe. So cute!

Full Moon

I took these pictures sunday evening because I just thought it was gorgeous. They didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped; but pictures can never quite capture the real thing... I thought I'd share them anyways though.

Kids will be Kids

I normally wouldn't share something along these lines on such a public place; however, I just thought this one was too funny to keep to myself. Plus, I know that you all will understand the situation and why I shared it with you. Many of you have heard stories about our infamous Thomas... He has been a source of many illustrations and laughs for us over the past few months. First let me give you some background information... the first thing he does when he comes into the sunday school class on sunday morning (I teach the primary class) is open the window... No matter if it is 10 degrees or 70 degrees, it doesn't seem to matter. Since he is such an active child, I try to choose my battles with him and so this is one I let him win (sometimes...). So, nothing was much different this past week. He came in, opened the window, and promptly sat on the window ledge. I ignored it for a little while (since it was a beautiful 71 degrees out) but when he started popping the screen out I thought I should say something. So I told him to get down and sit on the bench...I admit, I was NOT prepared for his response... He said (and I will not say exactly the word he used...) , "But I (passed gas)!" And sure enough, we soon realized he was telling the truth...and I was wishing I had allowed him to sit up on the window ledge for a little while longer... LOL With him, you just NEVER know what he will do next...

Snap shot Crazy

Its been awhile since its been warm enough outside to take pictures out there; so yesterday it was a beautiful day (not really warm but warm enough) and I got the idea that we should get some new pictures of us; and my sweet husband went along with me LOL So here they are...

Bible Study

Last night we went to Nancy J's house for a Bible study. Originally we planned that we would do these on a monthly basis at her home. However, she broke her foot and so for awhile was not up to having company and wasn't feeling well; so we put them off for awhile. Last night was the first one of the year and it went pretty well. We are so grateful for her hunger for the truth. She has quite a few questions and there are things she may not understand; but we are glad that she feels comfortable enough to ask them. Help us pray that the Lord will continue to work in Nancy's heart and life.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Sunday Antics

Yesterday was an interesting day to say the least. To start with, our bus children were pretty wild, which isn't that unusual except we had a new little one to add to the mayhem...she was a very hyper active and independant 3 year old. So you can imagine that she added quite a spice to the sunday school hour as well as Junior church! :0) We are always happy to have new ones come and join us, however, I think setting an age limit is a wise idea... LOL We also had another new girl come this sunday but she was older and was actually pretty quiet and reserved. Sunday evening we picked up 3 teenagers for night service. It is always such a blessing to have them interested in coming to the evening service. However, we are going to be losing one of our most faithful teens in a few months... she will be graduating from high school and is planning on going to college some distance away. We will miss her a whole lot! I just hope that what she has learned here at church will stay with her and she will give her heart to Jesus someday. Please keep us and our teenagers in your prayers.