Emaleigh's Last Track Day

Yesterday was Emaleigh's last time to compete in track day events at Scott Elementary. This has been a long time favorite day for her. The first time she competed in 2nd grade she was sad because she didn't earn a ribbon. But every year since then, she has worked very hard to earn at least one. This year, her goal was to earn a third place white ribbon, because she had every other color from previous years. And, of course, she did just that. She also earned a first place and a fourth place. Way to go Ema. We are so very proud of you!

Coming in first place in the 200 meter relay

Giving it her all at the triple jump

Thank You

I just love this word. It is probably the most honorable word I can think of. It should be the first thing we say when we wake up and the last thing we should say when we go to sleep.

Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to live another day.

Thank you, Craig, for being my husband, best friend, lover, companion and father of our children .

Thank you, Emaleigh, for being such a great kid! I will never understand how I came to be your mother, but I will be eternally thankful for all of the joy you bring me.

Thank you, Caleb, for being so caring. God was so gracious when He gave me you. I will thank Him always for the laughter you bring me.

Thank you, Mom, for sharing your love of Christ with me.

Thank you, Dad, for believing in me and loving me the way you do.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for giving me the most wonderful man to share my life with, and of course for making dinner on Sunday's!

Thank you to all of our brothers and sisters who make us feel like we are a part of something so much bigger. The relationships we have with each of you is priceless.

Thank you to all of our friends who make us smile and thank you for sharing your lives with us. We are better people because of it.

Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to appreciate all You have given me to enjoy while I am here on Earth.

What A Kid!

This year Emaleigh graduated from the Children's Sunday school program and moved to Route 56. It's a combination of 5th and 6th graders. They no longer meet in the main church building, but across the street in a smaller building with middle and high school students. Her classroom is decked out with great street signs, an old route 66 gas pump and even an old car they can hang out in. It's very inviting!

Sometimes we just can't help but think how crazy it is that our baby is really growing up and we are having to learn to let go. We realize she is really only on loan to us for a short time, but it is going much faster than we anticipated. God has great plans for her though, and her first assignment proved to be one that showed just this.

She had to find a verse in the bible that was meaningful to her and learn it for the week. Her teacher is making a slide show for Sunday so we had to send a photo of her with her verse somewhere in the house. She decided she wanted it next to her bed so she could fall asleep and wake up to it.

While it took her a little time to search a variety of her books for just the right verse, she finally settled on this one:



"I know I can't see God, Mommy, but He is there!" What an insight for such a little girl. I just love how she is able to teach me as I grow up in my journey with Him, as well.

I can only imagine how God must feel when His children have these enlightenmnent's. Whether we're young or old, it must make Him overjoyed.

A Saturday Morning

What a wonderful morning. The clouds are hovering. The temperature is in the low 50's. The kids are playing together in the basement. I'm lounging in my jammies and enjoying the solitude of a Saturday morning. No place to be. Just this place. The place where you are most relaxed and not stressed about all the things that have to get done.