Swim lessons–and beyond!

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Katriel wore her new “Jessie” inspired dress today to CBS. 

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After lunch, Nan took her to her personal swim class.  She was the only homeschooler to sign up for this class and they kept it!  She LOVED IT.

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Katriel is SEVEN!

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We performed the traditional “Happy Birthday Wake Up Song” before Daddy left for work.

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And there was one small present to enjoy throughout the day.

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Nan came by around lunch time to offer her some sweet gifts.

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Around lunchtime, Belle and I, I mean Katriel and I got in the van and headed over to wish a special birthday buddy a happy birthday.

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Daddy got home a little early and VOILA! – we surprised the family with an outing to Chuck E. Cheese.

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It was a really fun day to turn 7.

A Stitch Party!

| Stacy

The sandbox in the family room was the first indication it was going to be a great day!

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A Stitch themed party had a few dear friends hanging out with us.

We made some leis.

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And did some scratch offs.

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And found seashells in the sand.

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And drank some Alien Punch.

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And bowled for surf boards.

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And gratefully accepted gifts.

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And maybe mom enjoyed the sand after the friends left.

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Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.

Marie and Sophia offering song.

| Stacy

DL was able to record this from where he was sitting.
I am so blessed by how these two have been able to work together this year.

Psalm 147:1
Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

Another musical

| Stacy

Johanna and Katriel had a show for us tonight.

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We got wrist bands as we entered and we were escorted to our assigned seats.

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We take theater seriously.

Isaiah 64:8
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.

President Butler

| Stacy

So this kid barely got back to campus and was heading up the Houghton College Republicans chapter. 
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I’m both impressed and scared.  Some crazy things have been happening to young people who express conservative beliefs.  I’m leaving him to God’s hands. 

1 Timothy 2: 1-2
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.