71: Walk Down Connor Lane

Tonight was Connor's final Awana night.  He will now be a graduate to the youth program.  
I am continuously praying about the best step to take for this child.  I see a boy who often has a busy mind and an undisciplined spirt but also one who has a big heart for God and a big love for people.  
Please pray over our Connor as he makes the transition from young boy to tween to teen.
Please pray that we as parents put God first in teaching him the ways.
Please pray Connor accepts Jesus into his heart.

Although so many things have changed since our first day in Cubbies, I can't even begin to share how grateful I am for the lessons, loves, and relationships that have anchored Connor in the truth.  
God's work is a special and humbling thing.

Please take a walk down Connor lane and his journey through the Awana program.  💗

Cubbies (1 year):

4 years old

Sparks (4 years): 

church of Mom?  ha. ha. 

T&Ts (3 years) 

11 years old

Lifesaver Award:

Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 10:29

Is God awesome or what!?!
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Timothy 2:15

65-70 Week in Review

65- T

Soccer is over.  We fought the good fight but didn't get very far in the tournament (not surprising since we didn't win one game) but he had a great coach and the kids learned a lot! 

66- W

Finished up Riverdale! I loved, loved, loved the season finale!!  
Seriously loving Bughead (Betty and Jughead) on this little show.   I need to go back and find some of my old Archie comics until season 2.  ;)  (I know I'm such a kid.)

67- TH

I'm hoping there are no long term consequences to my daughter playing with air freshener beads.  We told her they were the much more expensive Orbeez.  

#naughtyparents

68 FR

We found some boxes.

Imagination Station

That is all you need to know about our Friday. 

69/70:  Weekend

The boys went on a camping trip.

The girls had some play time.

Princess
Safety

exhaustion

Have a happy week! 

64- Wish List

Tonight I am thinking of a wish list.

Things I want to do when I stop being busy:
-finish reading Pretty Girls (murder mystery) by Karin Slaughter

-finish This is Us and Riverdale Season Finale

I LOVE Jughead! 

-Watch the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest
-Try a new gym class
-Complete the Lysa Terkeurst study- Made to Crave
-Finish Carlee's Baby Book
-learn to eat healthy

Things I want to buy for the gym (with money I don't have):
-zumba shoes (or shoes with a better arch)
-weight lifting gloves
-a new swim bathing suit (that securely fits)

-goggles
-nose plug
-workout pants that don't make me look like MC Hammer

That is all for tonight's wish list.

58-63: Mommies and Dundies

This was certainly a busy week for being a mommy:

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By Tuesday this was my classroom.  Full Moon?  Warm Weather?  Tiredness?

Something was in the air and I worked 'for the money'.  I was pulling and checking and marking and directing.  It was a wild one. 

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Connor went on his first really fun field trip to the ball park.

He was thrilled.  We bought a new hat.  He wrangled some money from his dad for gift shopping.  

Everything was set. 

Sadly, he did not have much fun.  I'm not sure what happened but I think it involved the words: crowded arena,  separated from adults and friends, laid his drink down, got yelled at..... That is the most I could put together.    

Either way, I told him to chalk one up to learning and we would definitely hit a ball game this summer.  #goals

Carlee has started to be a big help with homework.  

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I made soccer snacks.

I brought soccer snacks on the wrong day.

I tried.

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By Friday I was ready to cry.

Then our speech pathologist came in with the most beautiful flowers for me.

"Strong. Loving. Amazing."

Then I had to hold the happy tears in ....

what an awesome surprise.

By evening, I had a fun trip planned.

I went with Mrs. E. to celebrate a special Mommy time: 

the graduation of her youngest oldest son.

We got a late start but once we settled for dinner it was all laughs and fun.

I tried Sushi for the first time! 

(I give it a thumb up!)  

 

Then, I had a delicious meal of Shrimp and Grits.

I know what you are thinking??

Who was the real graduate here?  

Don't worry, I wasn't the only one who celebrated.  

I had a special gift planned for my pal.

A real Dundie Award just for S.!!!

This hostess was the best!
Sorrentos

All fans of The Office will understand just how special this award is to a new graduate.

Well deserved S. 

I've known you since high school and you have turned into a charming, funny, personable, smart, and innovative guy! 

We ended the night with a favorite:  MST3000

We enjoyed Mrs. E's Mother's Day gift-  
Chill Glasses

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We had a great laugh at the cake written for our newly minted graduate:

Congratulations Sam

Would this cake be as good if the writing had been perfect (and spelled correctly)??? 

Me thinks Not 
(and it was soooooo good)

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 

When I returned home, I had many goodies waiting for me for Mother's Day.

This year Darren put in a real effort with the kids.  It was so sweet. 

growing fast

 I didn't have time for presents because we hit the road for a birthday party!

I promised this girl we would go.

It was big fun and we had a lot to celebrate.

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I'm one Blessed Mommy.

Happy Mother's Day