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Weekend Victories (and Defeats) : Part Two

On Sunday evening, I think the sidewalk got the victory,

and John David was administered his first BIG Band-Aid.

But the momentary defeat didn't keep this tough guy down for long!

Thursday's Thanksgivings

I am thankful for how John David has been lavishing 

affection and affirmation lately.  

I am thankful that he's sharing lots of spontaneous comments 
and expressions of what he’s thinking and feeling.

We were at Chuck E. Cheese’s today (so fun!), and I was about to leave David and the kids to go get my haircut.  When I told John David that I was about to go, he immediately expressed disappointment and said, "But I need you . . . Can we stay as a family?”

I assured John David that I needed him too, and that I also would have loved for us to all stay together and play.

He then darted towards the big slide and requested some help maneuvering up to the top.  I thought I'd give him a little boost before departing.  

After accomplishing his feat, he called from the tunnel above . . .

“I’ll see you after your haircut!  Thanks for your help, Mom!” 

My heart melted at his kind words and then at fact that he is turning into such a big boy.  He's accepting circumstances very well, even if they don’t line up with what he would prefer. I appreciated his graciousness and good manners.

When we reunited upon my return,

 John David was excited and thoughtfully queried, 

“Did you have a good haircut?” 

"I sure did, John David!  And thank you for asking.” 

Star of the show

John David read about a mouse at school this week

and made some fun stuff to go along with the story.

He was excited to take them to see his GIANT mouse friend.

John David loves Chuck E. Cheese's!

(And you see why I needed a haircut!) 

Weekend Victories : Part One

We celebrated another football victory this weekend.

Though our crew didn't last long,  

we got to be on campus for some fun pre-game festivities, food & fellowship.

The above two pictures were taken by our friend Andrea.  Much appreciated!

We definitely couldn't have made the venture without our new companion.

We have been immensely enjoying our "sit and stand" double stroller.

I am so grateful for my husband's spur-of-the-moment purchase.  Thanks, Dave!  

Despite the lengthy trek, I was happy that my husband so willingly steered the passengers.

And I love Claire's "ballerina feet."  Typical.  :)

 Then - very thankfully - we made it back to our car before the rain came.

We headed to my parents house to comfortably watch the game. 

It was dry there, and a little less crowded.

But there was still much LIVE football action to be seen!

And the boys were kind to let Claire join in some of the fun.

(By the way, I always find it interesting to see what's on TV in your pictures. :)  

Roll Tide! 

Scripture Memory Monday

Feeling weak?

 Brimming with joy? 

Battling discouragement?

Overwhelmed with peace?

No matter where you find yourself,

these verses are for YOU!

 Okay, thankfully I don't have to make a sale's pitch here.

God's Word is "living and active," and meets us exactly where we are.

God's Word is Holy, Infallible, Timeless . . . 

and no matter what someone believes about it,

it is Truth!

As we delight in the Truth,

 may we join David in Psalm 103 and proclaim, 

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, 

and all that is within me, bless His holy name!" 

"But I will sing of Your strength;

I will sing aloud of Your steadfast love in the morning.

For You have been to me a fortress

and a refuge in the day of my distress.

17 O my Strength, I will sing praises to You,

for You, O God, are my fortress,

the God who shows me steadfast love."

Psalm 59:16-17 (ESV)

Happy Grandparent's Day!

We are thanking the Lord for you today . . . 

and everyday!

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