Matt’s sister Esther got married in September. It’s always fun to try to get photos of the girls when everyone is dressed up and has their hair done!
Family
Random Summer Photo Post
My motto
Birthday cakes for me, made by the girls and my mom.
Ellie had her first day of ballet in Septmber. She asked me at least a dozen times before noon if it was time for ballet yet. 🙂
Her first day of ballet. Why look normal?
She also got to have her own tea party with my “good” china. (Good being a very relative term here.)
Ellie having her own "tea party" with my good china.
We are studying human anatomy this year and one of our projects was to make an edible cell…
The ingredients - enough candy to make us all diabetic.
Ellie and her "cell"
Again, why be normal???
Someone's "cell"
Week in Review
Today started at 10 am. Of course, yesterday finally ended at 1 am. So the sleeping in was wonderful. Even the girls were obedient and stayed in bed until 9 this morning. Or they were at least quiet enough that I didn’t hear them. This week was defined by a speaking opportunity and a family wedding. It was a great week, but I was so happy when Esther and Regan walked back UP the aisle last night, knowing that all the pressure was finally lifted and we could all just relax.
First, go here for a video that I shared with the moms I spoke to on Thursday…
Last, a few photos from the wedding….
I love this picture of Esther and Regan for so many reasons, but most of all because it is so totally them – always being climbed on by children. And loving it.
There are so many things wrong with this picture, that are all my fault, but we won’t get into that. We’ll just be happy with a picture of the six of us. Together. And mostly smiling. And then there’s Chandler’s expression. 🙂
Regular posting *should* return next week, with a possible series on time and balance coming up. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
For His Glory ~
~ Sara
Independence Day and Why It Matters To Me
It’s July 4th weekend! A weekend filled with fun and celebration and some of the most wonderful parts of summer. It’s also a time to think about our freedom – granted by God and outlined so eloquently by our Founding Fathers. It’s a time to think about where our nation is and where it is going. It’s a time for knowing that my allegiance is to a King and a Kingdom, but also that this is where God has placed me for my life so far in this world.
He has placed me here to have an impact and to influence others for Him. He has placed me in a land of abundance that I may be a blessing to others. He has placed me here “for such a time as this”. And I am thankful to live here now, in this time.
I’m thankful for those that risked everything to sail across the ocean and follow a dream. Thankful for those that have fought to protect our freedom. Thankful for the freedom and ingenuity that have made this nation great. And thankful for the privilege and responsibility of passing freedom and liberty on to my children.
(Photos from last year’s celebrations. And, yes, I take a lot of pictures of Ellie. 🙂 )
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. ~Anonymous
We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.
~Robert J. McCracken
Have a wonderful weekend celebrating with your families!
My Ears Are Tired 