After the Fall

I've been leading our Wed. night youth group through a study based on the movie "After the Fall."  It has been really amazing to see the kids get involved with the study and share their thoughts and ideas.  So much better than seeing them just sit there with a blank look on their face.   I'm learning right along with them and trying to put what I've learned into practice.  It seems to be a daily challenge for me, but I'm trying.   I love being with these kids! 

I Wanna Ride!

Well, I guess cake just wasn't a big enough reward for going smoke free.  James and Tyler went to "look" at bikes today and came home with a four wheeler!  It's actually a gift for the whole family since we can all ride it.  Hailey is really excited because it doesn't have a clutch.  She's been waiting a long time for a new bike that she can actually ride.  They will have tons of fun riding together now.

Hailey was just waking up from a nap when they got home.

Tyler was tearin' it up!

It didn't take her long to wake up and hop on!

Even Grandma Janie took it for a spin.  Now she wants one for her birthday.

So fun!  I'm not very brave on it yet!

Celebrate!

Tonight we are celebrating one month of James not smoking!  That is huge for him!  We are so very thankful and proud.  We celebrated with Ruby Garden for dinner.  We also made him a chocolate cake with whipped chocolate icing. His favorite.  Tyler added a "3" and a "1" candle for 31 days or 3 weeks plus 1 week.  Thank you to everyone who has said even one prayer in his behalf!  I couldn't be more thrilled.  Thank you God for the GREAT THING YOU have done!

Too Much of a Good Thing!

My kids need to go back to school on a regular basis!  The lack of routine is breaking down the entire structure of our being.  They are fighting, yelling, hitting, and whining constantly.  Any suggestions short of locking them in their rooms?