Grand Prix

It sure has been awhile since we went racing!

The last time we entered a derby race was in 2012.

Best Design 2012

This year our church hosted an Awana Grand Prix.

and we couldn't wait to get our 'vrooooooooommmmmmmmmmm' on.

This year we wanted Connor to take a little more ownership, it didn't really happen until the day before the race.

I don't even get the theme but at least it is pretty.  

Darren says its a Red Dalmatian.  

I asked why does it have a racing helmet and flags- "is it a dog or a car? Is it like a famous race car ?"

No, but it's famous  now that Connor is racing.

Carlee wanted a Barbie car but we really didn't have the resources to pull that one off.  Darren and Carlee did the next best thing- a Flip Flop.  She picked out the stickers and colors.

My girl loves her flip flops.  

Of course, now she doesn't own a pair of flip flops because we tore hers up.

I am hoping she does not realize the sacrifice anytime soon.

We fueled up with a hot dog supper.

Can I say, I heart this slaw.

I don't know who made it, but this slaw needed a trophy for 'Best in Show'.

There were many, many cars.

They were all awesome.

I snapped as many as I could:

Watch out for the Joker!

Oh my gosh, this one was my favorite, 

I think you can see why.

Alligator- mid sneeze

Better

This girl has her racing stripes in order!

Go Carolina!

Puppy Patrol- 

ready to plow through the competition

Sharkacon

(formally knows as Shockacon)

Sweet Sissys

Check out these creative designs:

Carlee just loved Bat Girl.

I think that is a Ninja Turtle on the end

....Totally Tubular!

Ready... Set... Race!!!!

The anticipation is too much!!

Our youth minister was our starter 

and I just wanted to offer him a chair the whole time.

(It was a pretty long race.)

At the end of the night, 

there were many celebrations.

.....but guess what the big news in our house was!?!?

Carlee won first place for BEST DESIGN!

I know, I know... I really need to retake this picture
Darren worked really hard on both cars.

I couldn't believe it, 

but it was very exciting to have a PINK flip flop represent.

#GIRLPOWER

Carlee says she can't wait to show her Nana and her MeMe that she was the FASTEST Car in the world!  (There are great benefits to having a nonreader.)   

She proudly has her trophy right beside her (as she calls it) "crayon" (crown).

Everyone had so much fun!

One thing that remained so precious tonight was watching Connor be a great big brother.

He spent a lot of time looking after his sister when the race became too long for her.

2012

2016

Missions and Table Settings

Last night I attended a special event for the WMU (Women's Mission Union).

I'm a bit new to WMU but so far it's been very nice to spend time with other women, and I've already learned a few things in the process. 

I'm thinking of jazzing up meetings by suggesting that purple boas, tiaras, and cookies be mandatory.  For now all women are welcome as you are to share the word of God.

This event was hosted by Calvary.  

We (and by "we" I mean our creative WMU leader Mrs. A.) decorated a table.  Then we enjoyed dinner and the spiritual words of Amy Heywood (http://amyheywood.com/).

I told Mrs. A. I was quite good at table settings for next year if she needed me.  I described my very own creations:

I think she may have been thinking 'don't call me, I'll call you'.  Ha. Ha.

Although, after 8pm I really struggle with simple things like sitting still...listening...focus.....breathing, 

the evening was lovely.

(see below for more on the tables)

If I were a table setting:

Pearls in Spring

Lovely and Edible (Yum)

Tea Party 

(Yassssss!)

  

Don't these ladies look FAB?

Flip Flops and Summer Hats

Sunny and Bold

Walk in Faith 

For my crafters- check out the sewing machine, very crafty indeed... 

Rainy Days & Bumble Bees

Spring Nesting

Last is my favorite,

(and not because it's ours)

No Sireee.

It was just my favorite.

Introducing our table (our motto):

Live, Love, Laugh

and we received a token to take home at the end.

I figure since we had three Amandas in attendance our theme can be "Amanda" next year.

(The more I think about it, the more I love it.)

I am blessed to have such a great church family.

#SingHisPraises