The Paintin Place

This morning, we stopped by the Paintin' Place so that Chloe could make some ornaments for the tree. Elizabeth was there too and the girls had a great time painting their ornaments!!

A Lesson in Thanks"giving"

As the season approaches to begin thinking more about our blessings and the act of giving, I felt it was appropriate to begin to instill in Chloe a sense of humility and willingness to give. I asked Chloe what she was thankful for and she began to act silly and started to name objects/things that surrounded us (we were in the bathroom during bath time). Chloe said, "shower curtains, soap, lights, towels, toys, etc. I said, "Chloe, those are excellent things to be thankful for because many children do not have these things. We are very blessed to have everything that you just named." I began to explain to her that some children do not have toys. Chloe quickly responded, "I will give them some of my toys." She began to name all of the toys that she would give other children. Being uncertain whether or not she understood the full meaning of "give", I told her that when you give someone something, it is no longer yours and that you do not get what you have given them back. (However, I do believe, and have seen throughout my life, that when you give you will get much more in return... This lesson will come later!! ) Chloe stopped for what seemed like several minutes and thought long and hard about what I had said. Then she said, "Well, that's OK" and she began to name some of her favorite toys that she would put into her horsey bag and give to other children. What a lesson in humility for me... I am so thankful for my daughter and her willingness to give!!

Recent Happenings

Daddy and Chloe outside the church building beside a beautiful burning bush....


Making fried apple pies with Grammy and O'Pa




Avery's 3rd Birthday Party!!




Mommy and Daddy went to a Marriage Retreat at Cumberland Falls with Alvaton Church of Christ. Had a wonderful, restful, "quiet" weekend!!

Daddy is 36!!!

Friday, Novemeber 5th, was Stephen's birthday. Before Stephen opened his presnet from Grammy and O'Pa, Chloe said, "You have a present, it is a flashlight". What a suprise!! Chloe also got very excited about the cake and did not wait for us to cut it, she just dug her finger right in it!! I guess she felt like she could get the first taste since she helped me make the cake.

Trunk or Treat Fun

Halloween Fun