Swim lessons–and beyond!

Katriel wore her new “Jessie” inspired dress today to CBS. 

After lunch, Nan took her to her personal swim class.  She was the only homeschooler to sign up for this class and they kept it!  She LOVED IT.

Katriel is SEVEN!

We performed the traditional “Happy Birthday Wake Up Song” before Daddy left for work.

And there was one small present to enjoy throughout the day.

Nan came by around lunch time to offer her some sweet gifts.

Around lunchtime, Belle and I, I mean Katriel and I got in the van and headed over to wish a special birthday buddy a happy birthday.

Daddy got home a little early and VOILA! – we surprised the family with an outing to Chuck E. Cheese.

It was a really fun day to turn 7.

A Stitch Party!

The sandbox in the family room was the first indication it was going to be a great day!

A Stitch themed party had a few dear friends hanging out with us.

We made some leis.

And did some scratch offs.

And found seashells in the sand.

And drank some Alien Punch.

And bowled for surf boards.

And gratefully accepted gifts.

And maybe mom enjoyed the sand after the friends left.

Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.

Marie and Sophia offering song.

DL was able to record this from where he was sitting.
I am so blessed by how these two have been able to work together this year.

Psalm 147:1
Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

Birthday for Nene!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NENE!

Another musical

Johanna and Katriel had a show for us tonight.

We got wrist bands as we entered and we were escorted to our assigned seats.

We take theater seriously.

Isaiah 64:8
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.

President Butler

So this kid barely got back to campus and was heading up the Houghton College Republicans chapter. 

I’m both impressed and scared.  Some crazy things have been happening to young people who express conservative beliefs.  I’m leaving him to God’s hands. 

1 Timothy 2: 1-2
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Praise team

DL shared this image from service today.  Marie has been participating in the praise team on both guitar and as a vocalist.

Psalm 95:1
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Devo time

Katriel wrote a devotional.
Really.
She wrote four entries to teach us about not bragging, and not lying, and being kind.

I kinda sorta love her to pieces.

*Yes, that’s a Belle day dress.  ♥

Isaiah 4:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

More and more Narnia

Poppy was able to make it out to Hanny’s afternoon show!

And some random photos from our thespian.

Getting her hair back under control was miserable and painful and she was so tired she would start to cry and say she wanted to go to bed.

It took 80 minutes.  I don’t know if I’d let her do that to her hair again TBH.