Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water

Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Johnny Time/Kayla Time

So it has taken so much more work to foster relationships in this season of life with our family being so busy and pulled in so many different directions. It is really hard for the kids during the school year to spend time with friends they adore when they don't go to the same school. Time after school is far to packed with piano, ballet, AWANAS, etc to have play dates after school so we have to be purposeful to schedule time on Friday nights or Saturdays.

It is really fun that Gramma and Papa take the "girls" (Kayla and Abigail) or the "boys" (Johnny and Isaac for overnighters while we take the opposite kiddos. It's easier for them because of how well they play without their brother/sister around. Boys will be boys. Girls will be girls.




Sunday, October 20, 2013

Kinder Girls Big Sleepover

 Bethany had the great (and brave) idea of hosting all these girls for a sleepover before they all went to kindergarten. They have known one another since baby days. They see each other every Sunday at church. A few of them had preschool together. Some of them will be going to the same kindergarten. It is so great to have special times like this where they can all just be together for FUN! And fun they had!
I love this picture of all their snuggle buddies

You know you have girls when...


COZY

I love that they are still small enough to fit on one couch together

First Day of 2nd Grade and Kindergarten

Purple backpack, of course


Loves her new school clothes

Showing STAR card and running club

Ready for a great day!



Mrs. Bates. Love her.

Real Moments of Life, Fall 2013

How Chris tries to make the kids laugh...ugg

Chris ready for work with his "Starbucks" he makes at home every morning

Mom's I turn to and lean on

Making the most of the days the 4 of us have all together

Yes, this is our coast in the fall. :)
We are spoiled with trees!


Love this man!!!

Springer kiddos at church with us after a sleepover

Spurge after back to back house guests and lots of school work

Always CHOCOLATE
Isaac's LEGO life (with the little free time he has)

REAL LIFE!   Homework, games, Bible study...busy mess
Ready for the fun run

Letting the kids be creative. Trying to be supportive of their imaginations.