In his hands

The Boys had a great first week of School. They LOVE their Teachers.


Jana's first day started out rough... she was placed in a class that frankly scared me. The other children in her class were older and had a lot of needs that would need a lot of attention from the Teacher. I was crushed.. I really wanted her to be in a class with other peers that were her age and that she could learn from. After staying a wake all night praying God answered our prayers. She was placed in a wonderful classroom with Mrs. Leah as her Teacher. WE LOVE her already. Here are a couple of pictures from the first week.

Hope

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.



Proverbs 23:18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 24:14 Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Bible Verse about Hope and Future

Proverbs 24:20 for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

I begin this entry with a need of hope. I know who to turn to when I need hope. I know who to lean on. But sometimes I let worry get the best of me. I read something today that said "Worrying is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere.


I am apprehensive about the kids going back to School. I am sure they will do great and love their Teachers. Getting there is what I am concerned about. The Boys start School at 8:28 Jana starts at 8:23 Not sure how I am going to get them all there but I will do it. The only plus is that I will have Lanie by herself for 3 hours a day. I am so nervous for Jana. I am sure she will do great though. I just need to remind myself that she is not mine.. She is on loan to me from God and he is protecting her.

catch up

Sorry Blog I just have not had time for you lately. Between Husband, kids, house, pinterest there is not much time left:) Here are so new pics of the kiddies.

I might be in need of a pintervention...

Have you heard of pinterest.com? I urge you to not look it up unless you want to spend countless hours makes delightful recipes and crafts with your children.
Here are some of the things we have made this week. I got this from http://girlmeetslife.com/2010/12/cake-batter-blondies/

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

directions: Combine the first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add the milk slowly – you want the batter to remain as dense as possible. Then mix in the rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. I made them in a 8x8 brownie pan and cooked them for 24 mins. Yummo

Today I took the Boys to under the pines. We got some great Summer squash and Raspberries. So of course I had to make these:)

Then the Boys and got out the craft paint and made these...

Loving life these days.

Cole's 9th Birthday

Say it isn't so! Cole turned 9. Where has time gone? We had a great night at Bdubs celebrating his special Day. We went with our good friends Tom and Lisa.

Do you think he liked his wings?:)

Pa Pa and Ju Ju

We have the best grand parents. This week Pa Pa and Ju Ju had Vacation and spent time with the kiddos.

What we have been up too

4th of July

Happy 4th of July!! So thankful for our freedom. Thankful for all the men and women that work to hard to keep it that way.


We had a wonderful weekend. We camped with all of our Cousins at Grandma's Lake. Fun was had by all.


I made these yummy treats.

Boys Party

Cole and Seth had a Soccer themed Birthday Party. It was a lot of fun. We lucked out and had Wonderful Weather. The hit of the party seemed to be the Candy Table. Instead of normal party favors I let them have a bag and pick different kind of candy out. They had so much fun. The thing that surprised me the most is that they did not go overboard. We had a ton of left over candy.

We are so blessed with great Family and friends. It was a wonderful Day had by all.