Can You smell Chocolate?

The kids had a grand time at Easter, with several Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Stories and of course a little chocolate thrown in just for fun.

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6

Batter Up

Baseball season has finally started. So many bundles of energy in the dugout, to bad they can't focus it all on the actual ballgame. What a fun time of dirt, baseballs, smell of a fresh cut field and leather gloves. Smells like Springtime.

"They blessed the king and then went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things the LORD had done for his people." 1 Kings 8:66

Polar Express

It was Polar Animal week in Grayson's classroom. Some of the projects were very good, others were clearly made by the parents and some well, let's just say there wasn't much effort there at all. A fun party nonetheless, with lots of parents and visiting siblings. Grayson's favorite part was that we signed him out to go home early since it was already 1:30 pm that day. It is always fun to sneak out of school early, no matter what time it may be. Don't you remember that?
"God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:24-26

Wordless Wednesday

I posted this, just because I like this photo. I can do that, it is my blog after all.
"These were the men counted by Moses..., each one representing his family."
Numbers 1:43-45

Dentist, again?

Grayson's 6 month check up with the dentist was last week. Thought we would get xrays this time, but it was a no go. Maybe next time. Other than the hygienist trying to get xrays, it was a pretty enjoyable trip. A full clean and polish and a perfect report for his teeth. Keep on Brushing, Grayson.
"Say to him: 'Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!" 1 Samuel 25:5-7

Snow Way

When we went to bed on Friday night, it was snowing, which is very thrilling in this little coastal town. We get a big snow every few years, and an occasional light dusting in between. We woke up to 5+ inches of gorgeous bright white snow. We were in and out, and in and out several times, made an entire snow "family" and also had snow cream for lunch. How divine.
"From the fullness of his Grace we have all received one blessing after another." John 1:16

Chocolate is in the Air

What a busy week of Valentine Card making and Valentine parties. I love homemade Valentine's, don't you? So we - meaning mostly me, with some help from Grayson - set out to make 25 Valentine's for Grayson's classmates and his two teachers. We looked online for ideas and settled on an Owl made out of an upside down large heart. They are so charming!
Finley's class was much easier, only ten Valentine's to make, including her teachers. We chose a fish for her, made out of two hearts the same size and one small heart for the tail. They turned out very incredibly adorable! There was cupcakes, pretzels, cookies and fruit and juice boxes at both parties. The kids came home and spread out all their loot on the kitchen table. Of course they wanted to eat all of it at once, but being the mean old mother that I am I only let them choose two. That Friday night was also our traditional family night with pizza and a movie. One of the pizza places in town had a deal on heart shaped pizza this weekend. How sweet.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8