Family talents

Just some of the crazy talent that shows up at our house most evenings.

Fun with Friends

We have a wonderful group of friends in our Lifegroup class AKA Sunday School class.  Almost every month is a planned social time and we have had some wonderful time.  Recently we had a blast from the past.  Can you guess the decade?

Tomorrow, tomorrow...

The girls got a great Christmas gift of tickets to the play Annie for March from Grandma.  So all the girls made a special date.  We headed down early for a special fancy "pinky raisin'" meal.

Add was not so happy to have her napped shortened.

However, once the show began all were captivated with the performance.  Terr and Add had a wonderful time.  They were so enthralled and not a disruption, I was surprised given that I cannot even read a book to them without a plethora of questions and interuptions.  Once the lights were flashed to indicate the conclusion of intermission, Terr was almost in tears that she did not want to miss it and was ready to throw away the large bag of candy to return to her seat.  Add has taken to calling the dog "Sandy", found a red and white polka doted dress she calls her "Annie" outfit, they sing "It's a Hard Enough Life" during chore time, and "Tomorrow" at bedtime, and we have bribed Add to give up the pacifier for the original movie.  It was a most memorable time.
 

Book Review

I enjoy reading, it could be considered my favorite hobby because unlike so many other things that wax and wane with seasons and life I am always in a book somewhere.  I recently got the opportunity to read Unashamed To Bear His Name, by R. T. Kendall from Bethany House Publishers.  I had previously not had any knowledge of the author and therefore had no preconcieved notions about his convictions and experiences.  Throughout the book I found refreshing wisdom in his experiences.  It was a thought provoking read and helped for introspection on what motivated behaviors, be it sound Biblical conviction or religion habit.  How far would you be willing to go to follow God's direction?  What or who would you give up for Him?  These questions seem ready for the rote answer but Jesus revealed to me the need to stop and see faces/items/experiences before responding.  An exceptionally faith growing tool.