Kiera Wit

Me:  Wow Kiera.  Your hair is all over the place this morning...
Kiera:  Yours is too.

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Me: (dumping load of laundry on bed)  OK!  We have three loads of laundry on my bed. (in deep voice).. LET'S DO IT.

Kiera:  Let's NOT do it.

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She is SSSOOO quick.  Someone told me recently they were glad she is being raised in a Christian home...  Me too.  Some days her tongue is quite barbed and does it's share of damage.  Other days she is the biggest hoot in the witty, snappy things she'll say.  Oy- our special Kiera blessing :-)

Mac Attack

 Today I proudly watched Gabe and Isaac get their heads shaved in support of Mac Van Lith, son of Gabe's co-worker. 

 Truly, watching SO many people show their love and support for Mac was inspiring.  A great sense of camaraderie for this young man permeated the courtyard.  The ladies who set up this "Mac Attack" outdid themselves, if that is possible, for such a worthy cause.

Many friendly, familiar faces!  This is Charles Steinberg, one the local candidates for judge last year.  (Saw John and Sue B. there too, but didn't get their picture.)

I was suprised by the emotion I felt watching Isaac's little head get shorn.  I'm sure it had a great deal to do with the many feelings felt years ago when Celeste's tiny head was bald...

 

    

What a beautiful day for a Mac Mocha and Mac Hot chocolates!!!

Komo News covered the event. Enjoy! There's a tiny clip of Isaac in there as well.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Dozens-shave-heads-to-support-cancer-patient-198548921.html?tab=video&c=y

Please keep Mac and his family (Tommy, Carrie, and Eli) in your prayers.

Pre Pic: MAC ATTACK!

This couldn't end badly...

More Pinterest Fun- ART

http://pinterest.com/pin/19632948347844457/

 

 

Any guesses on whose is who's?  (Did I get that grammar correct?)

Perfect Comprehension

Matthew 7:15-16 
Be aware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.  You will know them by their fruits.  Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they?

Q:  What should you be aware of?  How will you know a false prophet?

Melia's answer:  False prophets... by their clothes. 

:-)  Love!

More Vehicle Blessings

You all know my van stories? Buckle up!  I've got a new one for you!

The time had come when Gabe felt the need to sell the suburban and the bronco.  He had the 'burb listed for quite a while and was struggling with common car-selling-frustrations... How much can we get for it?  How much is the right amount?  How much do I tell the buyer?...  If you've sold a car, you know where he was at!  He then listed the Bronco as well.

After just not having a lot of solid interest, he came to the point of being willing to sell for significantly less than what he was asking.  But he was also going to be completely honest and forthright about what problems it had (which weren't that many, but like many late model vehicles, they were present).   He had interest the next day and within three days had sold the 'burb for a much better amount than he was willing to take.  The day after that he traded the Bronco for a truck. 

I love how God waits patiently for us to wait on Him.  We try to control things and make them work to our advantage.... and all the while He just sits back, holding our blessings in His hand, waiting for us to be in the perfect place to be able to completely recognize His goodness and faithfulness in our lives.  Once we are there, walking in His will, being obedient to His ways, He reigns down His goodness so much that we cannot stand under the weight of His love.  So we sink in worship to our knees, thankful that He truly is our Provider, our Comforter, our Peace.

Now we are waiting, cash in hand, for Him to provide a daily driver for Gabe... (He's hoping for a jeep! :-) 

The Amazing Race is....

Exhausting.

 

Caleb Memories

This is how Caleb sleeps.  Always.  You put him down, he rolls over.  He's done this since he's been able to roll!  Don't let that binkie fool you- it's only for playing with after he wakes up.  He still has NO crutch. 

Caleb's Ginger Thin face :-)  What?  You love those little cookies too?  They are a treat here- one package doesn't last long at all!

Who is behind that camera anyway?

 

So, the overwhelming answer to my last post was a no.  The only thought that generated any interest was our eggs, so I guess we need to go buy more chickens! 

 

I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions for fostering that enterpreneurial spirit?  My girls are always making things and wanting to sell them.  From hair bands, to toy horse bridles, to headbands, to scarves... I don't exactly want to tell them that these items are not really needed, because for kids they are great fun.  But both girls are adamant about wanting to do a booth at the Farmer's Market, and constantly asking about making an online store, or having a yard sale.  How do I encourage their creativity but not allow them to exist in la-la land about making millions on fingerknitting at the same time?  (Who am I kidding?  Aren't we all wishing we'd come up with a million-dollar business?  -that is, pre-Obama-taxes.  I don't suppose I want that dream anymore! LOL!)

Input Requested...

If I were to make an online store, how many of you would like to support the entrepreneurial endeavors of the Smith family?  We are talking about kid-made, Denaye-made, and Gabe-made items, along with possibly farm fresh eggs and berries?  The kids have been begging to be able to sell things... to the point of Kiera and Isaac setting up a "lemonade" type stand in the front yard and yelling that their store was open!  :-)

 

Let me know!