Just a little catching up from the last couple of weeks, Keely has been sick and clingy and crank. J took her in last night and found out she has ear infections. I have put up pictures of the kids in their costumes for the party at Molly's school on Halloween.

Firerproof

J and I went to see the movie Fireproof last night. A double date with my brother-in-law and his wife. I loved it! Now when you first start watching it, you can tell it wasn't quite the big budget Hollywood movie you usual go to the theater to see, but once you get into it, you forget and really enjoy the movie. I would love for every married couple in America to see this movie. If you have ever taken your spouse for granted or ever felt like giving up on your marrage this movie is for you. Now some might say it's a chick flick, but ask J and he will tell you he is so glad we saw it together and it gave us a chance to have a great conversation afterwards.
http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/

Awana workers appreciation dinner

On Friday J and I hosted a dinner for all the people who help on Monday nights at Awana and their spouses. Christy from church helped with the planning and did the decorating. It was a great evening of fellowship and time spent praying for our club followed by games. We played Pictionary and catch phrase. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. We are thinking this must become a yearly event. Thanks to Christy Cindy and Jack for serving!

Fall color/crazy hat day

Molly has fall color/crazy hat day at school today and she had been planning for it all week. On Saturday she picked up this gold hat at St. Vincents and then on Tuesday night her and daddy decorated it. Then we came up with her fall colors. She was excited for school as they were also having build a Sunday in the afternoon and she chose to bring cherries as her topping.

Now that's a good daddy

Last night J played pet shop with the girls before bed and it was so cute to watch. Keely called every pet puppy no mater what it was. It's nice to see them all playing as a family and enjoying each other.

Monday evening at church after Awana Molly got sick, so she stayed home from school yesterday. It's amazing how resilient kids are. She seemed perfectly fine the whole day and really missed being at school. I know she likes school even more this year because last year she rejoiced to be sick and stay home.
I am working on our Awana leader appreciation dinner this Friday and have a list of things to do. I am excited because it seems like we will have a good attendance and a really nice evening. Jason and I are so appreciative of all the people who give of their time on Mondays for the Awana kids and this seems like a good way to show them our gratitude.

Catching up after almost a week without posting

Keely got sick Wednesday night, so I skipped moms group to be on the safe side - Keely is doing fine, must have been something she ate??? I stayed home and did some reading and finished the book 90 Minutes in Heaven a really good book about a man who was in a bad car accident and was dead for 90 minutes and his experience and recovery. I borrowed it from the library, I also finished up a book called cheap talk with frugal friends - lots of ideas on how to save money, picked up a few ideas, but nothing too exciting/

Thursday afternoon Papa watched Keely so Molly and I could attend a 4-H meeting. The kids painted gourds and mini pumpkins for an activity. Molly of course managed to get paint all over herself and ruin a perfectly good dress, while having a wonderful time. We may attend another club meeting before deciding to join, but Molly is excited about it.

On Friday my parents came to visit and brought little buckets of goodies for the kids - a pumpkin flash light, books, M&Ms, smarties and for Molly a nail kit. The Kids just love it when they visit. Keely even called dad "Gran pa pa". They babysat for us Friday night while J and I went to Bible study. The next day made liver for us for lunch (a favorite of Molly and I), Jason had to leave the house so he would not have to smell it lol. Saturday night my parent took us out to eat.

On Sunday after church we had a Baptism at a hotel and the kids could swim afterwards. Several people were baptised including Molly's young friend Zane. It was encouraging to see these people being obedient to the Lord and growing in their faith and relationship with Jesus.