Ice Cream War 251/365

These three yahoos got these ice cream cone shooters while we were out for our traditional Fun Friday.

After shooting each other, they took to a more innocent target, a small little clan of monkeys, who I'm sure just wanted to get back in their barrel.

Noelle's face says it all as only a few monkeys survived.  We love Fridays around our house!  I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend.

My Work Mate 250/365

The beginning of the month is always a crazy time for us.  I work during the first week of every month for Paul trying to do the rental side of our business.  I am fortunate that Pippa is a wonderful work companion.  She goes with me to the office and sits in my lap as I take care of everything.  It is sweet to have my constant little side kick.  However, you would think she did all the work because she comes home exhausted.  She has claimed my nice select comfort pillow for her old little bones, and she conks out quickly with one of her favorite toys.

My Boys 249/365

These are my boys.  I can't even describe to you how much I love each of these precious boys.  I happened upon them by accident.  You see, I told my husband that he should volunteer to be a Royal Ambassador leader for Hunter's class when he was in the first grade.  It is always so neat to see the dads working with the boys and I wanted Hunter and Paul to have that memory to look back on.  He jumped on it, only to find he was the only dad that had volunteered.  So, when these boys were in first grade, I got conned part way through the year to join them.  Paul and I have been with them ever since. I teach the lesson, and he leads the fun stuff.

Now that they have been a part of my life for over three years, I hope to stick it out with them until they move onto the youth.  I pray for these guys continually, and I can't wait to see what mighty works God is going to do in each of their lives.

They're Back! 248/365

It is Tuesday night, and my sweet girls are all back for Bible Study.  I don't think they know how much I miss them during the summer.  They really are so precious, and bring me such joy.  It is such an honor to be able to walk along side them as they navigate their college years.  With the return of the girls, comes fun for the kids too.  They have always loved having college students over.  Hope is the happiest to have Kelsey back.  Kelsey has fallen for Hope in such a neat way.  She even had Hope go spend the night with her in the dorm Friday night.  Hope was so excited and came home and claimed that she and Kelsey were now BFFs.  Kelsey says it is true, which just makes it even more precious.  We are all looking forward to what God has to teach us this year....I'm sure it is going to be great!

Is It Bedtime Yet? 247/365

 After three days of these crazy girls being home......

 I'm wondering what else they can get into before they crash tonight!

Truth is though, I love having them at home, and I will miss them and all the fun they bring to my life when they head off to school tomorrow.  Even when they are climbing the walls (literally) I feel blessed just to be able to hear them call me mom.

Sweet Comfort 346/365

Now that both Rags and Pippa are overcoming their fear of thunderstorms because of the thundershirt, Annie has decided that maybe she should be scared too.  While the other dogs are getting their little shirts on, Annie snuggles down with her bestie, Noelle.  Noelle gives Annie just the comfort that she needs to make it through the storm.  I think Annie is just jealous that everyone else has a fancy shirt.  I may have to get her one to so she doesn't feel left out.

She Just Might Take Flight 245/365

I guess this is what happens when you give three girls a make up kit.  Especially when the older one loves art.  Noelle turned LeeLee into a little butterfly.  Her arms quickly became her wings, and with the help of the trampoline in her room, taking flight is a real possibility.  

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2Corinthians 5:17