Last week my oldest son went to a week of Cub Scout Day Camp. This year he was a Webelos 1. I remember vividly his first year when he was but a wee Tiger Scout. He loves Cub Scout camp. And who wouldn’t? 8 and a half hours outside each day, fishing, archery, BB guns, wood shop, specials, crafts…
Each parent is required to volunteer one day. Two years Scott served in this role, last year I went, but it was the last day of camp and I didn’t get to see as much of the action.
My oldest daughter has been demonstrating her growing independence and her new sense of style these days. Her new favorite pants are these orange leggings with candy corn on them that she got at Halloween. I don’t know what made her take such a liking to them this January but she wants to wear them EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. When she wanted to wear them to the park a few weeks ago with her purple sweater, I started to try and persuade her to change.
My little brother celebrated his birthday this week. And being the good big sister that I am, I thought I’d share some lovely pics of him growing up for my Fro Me to You post this week. Cuz’ nothing says happy birthday like having your big sister post your picture on the internet for the world to see.
Happy Birthday Little Brother!
Here we are at one of his birthdays. I am guessing he was five or 6, making me 8 or 9.
A few weeks ago Scott’s cousin was married in CA. Since the groom was from Brazil, we were among many friends and relatives that weren’t able to attend the ceremony. The family thoughtfully broadcasted the ceremony live on the internet. I had never attending a wedding this way before. While we would have preferred to attend the wedding in person and share in their celebration with them, in some ways, it was the easiest way to watch the ceremony with our three kids present.
As a kid I really enjoyed being on stage. Had a rather significant part in our church musical when I was in third grade which led me to believe I had skill…even did a few plays in middle school (with embarrassing tales of their own to be shared on future Thursdays) but the high school band plays were my low points.
Each spring our school would put on a play written by our band director.
My son has always had a very inquisitive nature. When I was pregnant with my third child, he was three. He fully grasped the concept that there was a baby in my belly. But, what he wanted to know was, how the baby was coming out. At first I tried with vague, non specific responses. But they weren’t doing it for him. He kept bringing it up, again and again.
My first memories of making a gingerbread house are at my high school friend Katie’s birthday party. It became a tradition. Each year her mom would bake the houses and make the icing and supply all the candy. We’d all come over for her birthday in December to decorate our houses. It was a ton of fun! We’d sit and talk, sneak candy and decorate our houses. I believe we made an all night affair out of it.
When I was pulling out Christmas decorations from the storage closet I came across a box of pictures…perfect for my weekly blast from the past post. (I’ve got a few more set aside for the upcoming weeks).
If you notice, there is a Christmas tree in the background here. Every week my family did an advent devotional on Sunday evenings. We’d read a passage of Scripture, light the candle and sing some Christmas carols.
Today I spent my “down time” working on some Christmas projects which needed to be finished so I could get them ordered and shipped. Then, I went about figuring out our Christmas card and ordering them.
Because, No… I have not mailed my Christmas cards.
And until 5 minutes ago, I hadn’t even ordered them from Winkflash
Which means I have yet to address them or write our Christmas letter.
The kids and I took a nature walk last week. As we walked along the path, I realized we had necessary elements for some great pictures.
1. Happy Kids
2. Setting sun
3. Fall leaves
However, we forgot the photographer.
After frolicking along the path gathering leaves and sticks, I noticed that the suns rays were really quite beautiful. I remembered Scott saying that one of the best times of days to get pictures is before sunset.