Our Faith, Our Family, & Our Friendships.

My Kid's principal called the other day and after a minute of greetings,   She proceeded to ask if Ben was busy for the day and if there was any way he could come to the school to help with some odd jobs.    They were moving some classrooms around and needed a strong boy!   They said he could bring a friend to help and work together!     I was happy to offer him as a help and thrilled that he could be a blessing! When I told Ben of her call,  he didn't hesitate!    He jumped right up and called one of his best friends Ella!     She also didn't hesitate,  I drove both kids over to the school around 11am,  And They worked till about 4ish in the afternoon.    When I got to the school to pick them back up,    I got nothing but positive words about how strong and hard workers they both were.   They worked so hard and didn't complain!    I was so proud of my son and his friend.     So...

If you know anything about me,   you know I am very practical.   I don't like excess "stuff" and clutter.   It causes me to feel anxious,  and unorganized.      So,  When it comes to gift-giving,   I tend to have the same feelings.   I like to give gifts that are sensible,   something people will use,  and not a dust collector or something people feel obligated to hang onto but secretly have zero use for.   Especially a teacher,    after years of teaching a bunch of students,  they have to get overwhelmed by the amount of thoughtful yet "what do I do with this" gifts. So for teacher appreciation week this year,  I tried to think outside the box,  but be cost-effective as between my two kids there are 8-10 teachers and aids total!     I didn't have to give a gift to each teacher, and it probably wasn't expected,  but I figured if I could make it affordable,  we could easily give ...

Brooklynn is the star this week!   Her teachers sent us home with a poster to fill out and this week she gets to do an "all about me" presentation to her class,  along with her first show a tell!   I think she did a great job!    It was a bit out of my zone of things I enjoy (confession,  I HATE anything crafty), but we made it happen together.    She needed a little help with some of the areas,   but she very much took this project on like a pro. and it was a good time for us,     It exercised our doing something together beyond just cooking and usual daily chores,    In the end, I enjoyed it and I know Brooklynn thinks its awesome!  

 ITs generally a tradition at my kids school that at the end of Lutherans schools week, each kid get to choose one special person in their life to come and join them for a fun day in their class with all their classmates!     It was Brooklynn's first year,  and Due to the covid yuckiness,  It's was Ben's first year for a few.     And, Of course, Pa and Gigi were the kid's first requests!  It with a 50/50 chance they could attend with Pa and Gigi in Florida on Vacation,    But I told the kids it didn't hurt to ask!     So Ben and Brooklynn send an Individual video message to each pa and Gigi requesting them as their special person and Thankfully they accepted the invite and they came home in time to attend!  yay!          

Learning to plan my meals,  and time them out wisely has really helped with always having good foods on hand,  and Healthy meals to feed my peoples without stressing out. Mornings around here are busy,   Especially the days where both kids are in school and I work in the  lunch room all day,   All of us being out the door before 8 am,   with hair done,  teeth brushed,   everyone dressed,   breakfast served,  waters/coffee's/snacks packed,  homework collected and anything else part of the days routine doesn't always go smoothly.   Overnight French toast has become life saver!  Its a great way of getting my kids a hearty breakfast but also saving time with only a tiny bit of meal prep required.  I used my homemade bread,  slicing it up in think pieces,   whisk some eggs up with a dash of cinammon and place the sliced bread in a baking sheet and pour the egg mixture over it.    I then cover it and pla...

 What a Number that was,  and a Blessing to be a part of! Our School hosted the "Coalition Against Hunger" program and payed for us to package up meals for local shelters, those in other countries, and those facing natural weather emergencies.   Grades 3-8th all got involved along with many vollenteers from the church/ surrounding areas.    It was so wonderful and everyone had great attitudes! Kids promising to use their hands to help and serve others!

 First day of 4 year preschool!!!         So many tears on my end,  But Brooklynn was all smiles and so ready to give it a try!     I'm also vollenteering in the Lunch room so I can be in the building and near both my kids while they are in class!     It's an exciting new change for us all and I pray huge blessings on my precious children as they grow in education and spiritually in our Lord!    I love the fact that their school has a church service every morning and several Biblical classes a day!    In fact,   One of Brooklynns classes is called JESUS TIME!!    Thank you Father for the freedom to send my kids to a school that they can hear about him every single day!        Her teachers!    The prince,  Mrs Gurney Aka "the boss" (joke from when Ben was in preschool that stuck!  Lol)  

 Here we come!!   This is the best picture we got so far.  Lol But,  I pray it's a year full of our Lord blessings in your life!    That you honor him in all that you do and say and Live to be an example of him always!!!     Reach souls for Christ,   be a shining light for him!      I love you Ben!

 It's been a minute since I've posted as  Life has been busy and other things had to take priority,  but I'm here and start catching up!      First things First!      Ben's last day of 5th grade was yesterday!       Say what!?!?    How do I have a 6th grader!?    When did that happen!       I love this kid so much.  He is a delight in my life.   I'm so thankful the Lord choose ME to be his momma!         Looking for to a summer of making memories together!

 Remember a few weeks ago I shared that Ben had a friend over to work on a school project?     Well it's done and ready for viewing!      Script written and directed by the boys and recorded by Bens mom!    Watch here https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/dVb6yWo9h6QN

  Ben came home with an assignment from school to replicate any item he chooses,  and either make a duplicate 10 times bigger or 10 times smaller than the original item.   It took us a week to figure out what to make.  We had so many ideas,  but either Ben wasn't impressed with them,  or they were really difficult to re-create.      Then one day Ben said "Toilet paper!"   and then bust out laughing.     At first, I was like "Ben,  you are NOT taking in toilet paper!"   But he got such a huge kick out of the idea that we said "alright!  have at it!"    He happily worked on his project,   and I must admit,   he did a good job.     He steadily laughs every time he looks at it,  and most of his school agrees that his was indeed the funniest 3D project.      My silly boy and his toilet paper.   You can see by his face how much humor he got out of it!  lol ...