Did I tell her that?

Aren't you always amazed at what your children say?  Today Katy was practicing her numbers at the computer and I turned the light off in the room to see if she liked it better and then before I could ask if she wanted me to open the blinds she goes "I want natural light".  I guess I have probably said that a lot to save on the energy bill but it always seems to amaze me how they are growing up.

Carter the Doctor

We love you Carter!  You always make us laugh!

Underwood Farm

We had a great time at the Underwood Farm with Faith Kids our preschool Co-op.  What a great place to take your kids as there is a lot of free things to play on as well as lots of room to stretch out and run around.  Again I apologize for the blurry pictures as my camera is not very kind.  

Katy waiting with Paul Lotz for the train ride

Carter enjoying a rodeo tractor

Julie and Savannah on the tractor ride to pick a pumpkin

Sunflower fields

Scroggins family with Kelly and Madeline

Katy's Room

Have you had those projects that you just have wanted to get to but not the time.  Well I finally got Katy's paintings done to complete her room now.  One more thing to check off the list.  Now the laundry room is being slowly decorated so hope to post how that comes out next.

Daddy and the kids

Random pictures of course in a strange order.

On a personal note.  I have been feeling very overwhelmed (which I know is not resting in the Lord).  My house is still so behind in everything and I dread looking at it everyday and knowing it won't get done that day either.  The Lord is faithful to remind us of Himself and our need to worship Him above a clean house, a good meal, or obedient children.  The kids were asking me to tell them some Bible stories while I fed Jack and so I read the parable of the Samaritan and then about Mary and Martha.  Thinking these would be good for "them" to hear I was struck by the lack of worship in my own heart as Mary had while He taught in her home.  I know that the Lord desires an orderly home but worship of Him should be foremost.  I find it so hard to take a quiet moment with Him when I see everything that needs to get done, so maybe I am like Martha in that way.  I know that those moments with the Lord can not be "taken away" as Jesus stated.  All our daily activities should not be absent of worship to the Lord but I know we also need those times like Jesus when He went away to be just with the Father during the busyness of His ministry.  

Henry Mayo 5k

Hi, Its Steve: 

Elizabeth ran a 5K with her good friend Marie, last Saturday. Although Jack is only 3 1/2 months old, she has consistently run since he was a few weeks old. 

Good Job, Elizabeth for exercising, even when you were tired and had little motivation. 

We love you 

Daddy, Carter, Katy & Jack. 

Some hot days here...

We are staying inside a lot these days or taking a quick jump in the water and then quickly getting into the cooler inside air.  Our mornings are full of home-schooling and the kids (and I) are doing much better and getting the hang of things.  Jack is doing much better with his fussy times and is taking good naps now so mommy is able to get some stuff done around the house. Thanks for all who prayed for the fussy times.  I have introduced a little bit of dairy back into my diet to see if he tolerates it.  I'm hoping it was just a phase that lasted a couple months and now that he is maturing socially and physically he is more content.  He really loves to laugh and make fun sounds and really loves his big brother Carter.  

Why do babies and Dad always fall asleep on the couch?

The beloved thumb

Mud bath for the hot kids