Strength

We come with beautiful secrets
We come with purposes written on hearts, written on our souls
We come to every new morning
With possibilities only we can hold
Redemption comes in strange places, small spaces
Calling out the best of who we are
I want to add to the beauty
to tell a better story... (~sara groves)

Redemption comes in strange places...small spaces...calling out the best of who we are...an invitation to be beautiful....to add to the beauty...and tell a better story...

Taylee's First Day

Today was Taylee's first day of Joy School. We have a great group of moms with kids Taylee's age and a bit younger. There are eight kids doing it, the youngest doesn't turn three until the end of September, and the oldest might actually be Taylee? Five girls and three boys. We are all registering on the official Joy School site, and getting the materials for it so it is actually a very structured program. It should be a lot of fun! We are all taking turns teaching units with an assistant mom to help. Each unit last about a month. Taylee is so excited to be a part of school. I'm glad she is in it to get her little mind going, and to have something to keep her occupied a bit this year. Yeah Taylee I'm proud of you sweetie!

The First Day of School......already!

NO CAMERA! Really on the first day of first grade? So I guess I'm lucky I have a camera phone! I can not believe how summer just blew by. It was surely a very busy one, and seemed way too short. I really enjoyed having Teagan home with me. It was a lot harder sending her off to first grade knowing now how much I really miss my little rascal during the days! In her words her first day of First grade was "Rockin" She is so smart I know she will do well!

Teddy Bear Picnic

Thank you Aunt Katie for hosting a simply sweet Teddy Bear picnic!

Lockhart Cousins

We had a great time spending a little bit of time with Jocelyn and her kids. I'm so glad we got to see them again this summer it was really nice. With my camera being broken I didn't get any pictures of them, but I'm hoping to get some emailed over so I can add some!

Mama's gonna Snap

Kate is one beautiful pregnant lady. I know hardly anyone can feel that way at 8 months pregnant but she really is so dang cute! I truly admire her skills as a mother, she is patient, loving, smart, and fun. I always learn from her and am inspired by her. Thank you Beez for your friendship you lovely preggy lady you!

I tried to snap some pics for Kate while I was visiting with her camera but really did an AWFUL job, oh well, I guess that will happen while I'm still learning, too bad though!

Rascals 1 and 2

Yes indeed they are a hoot together. Either revin eachothers engines up, or giggling and having fun together, its a hoot to watch!

Sweet Stuff

One day after the beach we went to Dad's for BBQ dinner and root beer floats. It doesn't take a fancy dinner or desert to make it fun...its just really nice being together.

Squeaky Cheese

A trip to Sandpoint isn't complete without grabbing Dad his souvenir...cheese curds! Brandon is obsessed with squeaky cheese! There is nowhere local to buy it so I take a load home to him from Sandpoint and he is in heaven!

Visiting Grandma's Grave

Every trip home is a very strong reminder of the void that has been left in my life with my mom passing away. Everything is different, not one thing is the same....not even things that haven't changed one bit....if that makes any sense. I'm glad we can take the opportunity to visit her grave when we visit. It helps the girls to remember their loving Grandma Bitton.