Rock Star Witness

Jake, Con& Paige saw one half time show of a football game...I believe it was Thanksgiving Day of 2009. And ever since then they have been incredible rock stars. They even make up their own lyrics as evidenced here by Paige. And in the parts where you're wondering what on earth she's saying...well, don't worry, I'm thinking she's not sure of what she's saying either. But God bless this little rock star who's preaching His truths to all who will listen!

Teacher in the House

Jake told me tonight that he wants to be a teacher when he grows up. When I inquired with him about why, he told me that he wanted to share with kids all the great things he is learning!! My heart was touched by his excitement. He was readimg a science-type book at the time. It's amazing to see that even at 7 he has a genuine love for learning. He makes his Papa proud (and his Mommy & Daddy too!)

I praise God for Jake's amazing mind and for his interest not only in the things he can read about in books, but in his love for God and all that He has created. He's really made that connection of God being the sole reason for all things and our sole purpose in life...to bring HIM glory in all we do. He's a fabulous teacher to his little brother and sister and to his friends.

In fact, he had a play date last week, and the Mom & Dad told me that they wanted to hire Jake to come over and play regularly because their son was actually playing board games, and cutting paper! I guess, prior to his visit the little boy told his Mom she HAD to put up a craft table because "Jake love to create cool things!" What a blessing to hear that our little artist is already making a positive influence on how his friends want to spend their time.

To God be the Glory!

First Day of School 2010

August 23rd brought a screeching halt to summer as the kids loaded up their back packs donned their uniforms (the boys) and headed back to school. There are big changes this year as Jake heads to first grade and goes to school all day for the first time... Connor begins Kindergarten...and Paigey attends Junior Kindergarten going 5 mornings a week!

Connor, in front of the desperately in need of bush trimming, sign for Oakland Christian School.

(they're saving it for a Servathon project!)

Plan B

Paigey making friends...

Connor at his table...

Jake being, oh so cool, at his desk...

Another big change this year is the addition of a job for Mommy! I was asked to take on a part time job at the school to be an Assistant to the Events & Development Coordinator. I wasn't looking for a job and as a result took nearly a month to seek God for whether or not to take it. But, in the end we just felt it was the right thing to do.

The job is perfect for me! I LOVE it!! My first big project is assisting with our all school Servathon! It's been an answer to prayers I've been praying for the last year. Prayers that had nothing to do with getting a job, but everything to do with opening my heart and it has opened up doors for and answered things in my heart I never realized were part of God's plan. It's truly been amazing and I feel blessed to be a part of this school and thankful for God's provision for us to send our kids here.