100th Day of School

Callie Grace and Caleb have mentioned that the 100th day of school was going to be today a few times this week.  Callie Grace said that if she brought 100 items to school she could get an extra credit for math.  We picked up some m&m's for her to share with her class.

Then, yesterday they dropped the bomb on me. "Mama, we want to make t-shirts to wear for the 100th day tomorrow."  They told me this at 5:20pm.  We still had wrestling practice, dinner, homework and baths to accomplish before bedtime.  My response was that it didn't look possible. Well, when we got home Caleb pulled out some white undershirts that I had recently bought Kip. Callie Grace decided to use water colors and her thumbs to make a design.  Caleb said, "here's the hot glue gun mom, let's just hot glue some things on".  

Even though this was last minute, we had fun.  These are by far imperfect creations but we made a memory.  Caleb and I worked together and Callie Grace and her dad worked together.

My phone was dead this morning and Kip's phone does not take the best quality picture but I still wanted to document this their 100th day of school; Callie Grace's 100th day of 4th grade and Caleb's 100th day of 2nd grade.

Even in the crazy, last minute, trying to beat the clock to get it all done, not the best temperament they are loved.

Unconditional Love

All E's and All A's

I am very proud of both Caleb and Callie Grace.  They made all E's/A's for the 9 weeks.  They have both tried their best.  Caleb has worked on his reading and writing (writing is still a work in progress).  Callie Grace has so many tests on Mondays, papers and presentations.  Her science tests are generally 4-5 questions so if she misses just one, the grade can be rather low.

Lots of prayer and hard work has gone into this 9 weeks.  Even if they hadn't gotten all E's/A's, I would have been proud because I know that they put the time in to their schoolwork.

The greatest part of it all is that they are proud of themselves!  Yay, Callie Grace and Caleb!!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Psalm 139:14

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.

Thank you, Jesus for these babies that have just gotten their baths, have their pjs on and are ready for bed.  Thank you for their silliness.  Thank you for their hugs and kisses.  Thank you for the love that they give their mama.  

Tonight found me tired and with a headache that was unbearable. I am filled with questions and heartache from a phone conversation earlier today.  I have no answers but I am thankful I know The One who does.

Here are my silly 9 and 8 year old children.

Creating recipes and cooking with daddy

Callie Grace wants to enter a cooking contest through school.  She and her dad decided to go to the grocery store on Saturday and cook their creation.  It was delicious!  The theme is a healthy breakfast item.

They cooked turkey sausage and mushrooms.  They took plain bagels, cut them in half and emptied out the bread filling.  They then stuffed the bagel with turkey sausage, mushrooms and cheese.  Here is their creation.  They had a lot of fun together!

CG was super proud!

Fresh haircuts

2016

Dear Lord,

Please put a hedge of protection around my family.  Please help us grow closer to You, praising You for our many blessings.  Help us to remember that we are Your hands and feet.  Help us look for opportunities to help others.  Help me be a more intentional person, wife and mother.  Help me be thankful.  Give us clarity and have us do Your will.

In all these things, I pray,
Katherine