Playdate at Bradley Lake Park

Kids on a tree along the path around the lake.

What a great day to play at the park today. The sun wasn't too hot and there was a beautiful slight wind to cool us off at all times. That was good for the pregnant lady in our company today. (NOT ME!!) Thanks to the Finnestads for coming down our way and playing today. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Closing is set!!

Well, we recieved our phone call today. Closing is set for 8/1/08! As long as everything goes according to schedule we should be moving in next weekend. WOO HOO! Oh my goodness, there is so much to do. YIKES!

The Important Things in Life

I was reminded today how important the little things are. Now of course I had plenty on my list to do today...packing, packing, cleaning, packing, etc. But I really felt like the kids needed some mommy time. So, I took the kids to see a movie today at one of the theatres that has the free summer kids program. The movie was Veggie Tales Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. The kids had already seen it once so I wasn't sure if it would keep their attention or not. As the movie started a little hand crept over mine followed by a small voice that asked to sit in my lap. Isabella climbed on and we got to cuddle for the next 90 minutes. When some of the more "rockin" songs came on (especially at the end) my three kids got out of their seats and had a blast dancin' in the aisle. I wasn't worried about what we might look like or what other mom's might be saying around me. I was just focused on my three kids and having fun with them.

It is funny to me how quickly I forget to cherish these days and moments. Of course there are the moments we like to brush under the rug (like bed time last night and all the tears that came with it). But when I stop to think about it, we have so many more great ones than challenging ones. Why is it I get stuck on the challenging ones sometimes. Well, not today. Today I rejoice as a mom who really got to have fun and let loose with her kids. A moment that probably none of my kids will remember in a couple of months but I will have forever!!

FYI - I am trying to finish typing this as my kids have decided today is the day to practice (a lot) on the drum set. Even this moment I am glad for.

VBS-Power Lab

Well, another summer week has passed. I am happy to say that this one was spent winning souls for Christ. We just finished our week of VBS today. It was amazing. As an adult, I expect VBS to be about the kids. But I have to admit the Lord taught me a lot this week. I am definitely a work in progress and I am glad He's not through with me yet. My kindergartener's were full of energy this week. We averaged 29-30 kids each day. Thankfully I had incredible helpers. We saw six in our group make decisions for Christ.

I feel as though I've had a mid summer (oohhh, it hurts to say mid summer already) reality check for what it will be like when we go back to school schedules in September. Is anyone else enjoying the "lazy days" of summer yet? Well, even if they don't get lazy in the next week or two, Sun Cove is right around the corner!!