A Swimmer

Owen learned to swim this week. We are so proud of him. 

As promised he got to go to Build a Bear workshop. He made a Captain America bear named Christopher. 

We also enjoyed a ride on the carousel and lunch at Jason's Deli. 

August 14

Our oldest began second grade this week. 

One night this week I went upstairs to put away laundry and was surprised to find Alexander still awake with his light on. I began to get upset that he was still awake and not trying to sleep then I realized he was reading his Bible.  He had it open to the Gospel of John. He said he had a long prayer asking God to work in his heart more than anyone else's so he could get baptized.  I pointed out to him John 3:16 which was underlined in the Bible he was reading.

Adam has been reading scripture to him since the day he was born. We did Lifeway's summer reading program and have read several great Christian children's books this summer. 

Well anyway, this morning during the invitation, he looked at me and said,"I'm going down there." I knew Adam wasn't expecting this so I tried to see if I could delay Alexander. I realized I couldn't squash his enthusiasm so I let him go.  Praise God our baby accepted Jesus as his Savior today. He is so excited to get baptized. 

 

Summer

Even with the heat we've enjoyed golf and fishing at The Summit. 

Today golf was cancelled due to the rain so we visited some characters at the library. 

Fresh Out of Amazing

Some quotes from freshoutofamazing a new book by Stacey Thacker coming 09.01.2016

"I must tell Jesus all of my trials,
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me, He ever loves and cares for His own.6

"This song echoes the truth from 1 Peter 5:7: “[Cast] all your anx- ieties on him, because he cares for you.” Friends, when we are fresh out of amazing, Jesus cares. He does not want us disquieted. His heart for us is tender. He speaks our names once, twice, or more in order to reconnect our souls to his. Jesus will help us. Jesus alone."

"God does not waste our fresh-out-of-amazing years, my friend.  If we allow him, he uses that season of our life to refine us and prepare  us for the greater works he will call us to down the road." #freshoutofamazing a new book by Stacey Thacker coming 09.01.2016

Flyest Kid

Alexander was recognized at church for being the Flyest Kid. The trait the kids learned about in May was contentment. Tami nominated Alexander for his contentment with what gifts he receives and willingness to share with his family. 

We are proud of all Alexander is learning about being a child of God. 

Audrey's Recital

Heading Home

Alexander requested we do all the fun things on our last day. So we rode bikes, visited the beach and pool. We had dinner and ice cream. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. Beautiful weather, beautiful beach, precious babies, healthy, and now praying for a safe trip home. Thank you Lord. You are so good.