The kids joined the choir (really – the choir is there) to sing for Palm Sunday. While I won’t pretend Katriel had a clue what the words are I can promise you she was having a delightful time participating in worship.
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Sunday School Substitute
I’ve long lost track of how many weeks I have subbed in Katriel’s Sunday School class. Early on I let all the teachers know I’d be available as a back up (as long as they didn’t mind how tired I am Sunday mornings after working Saturday evenings!)
I helped in Tab’s class once back in November, and I’ve had the very good privilege of helping in Katriel’s a ton. One of her teachers had a baby last month, so I will probably help for the rest of the year.
It is so much fun to be in there. I love to see Katriel interact with her teacher and her friends. Miss Pam is the lead teacher and has the best crafts and activities. We paint and glue and have all kinds of fun. (Katriel was born on Miss Pam’s birthday in 2013, too. So it’s extra fun being with a birthday buddy!)
Two armed worship
My friend Kelly took this photo.
We are not as young as we used to be, and I don’t know how many more times both little girls will ask John to lift them up during worship. I’m delighted that Kelly snuck a pic. And I love how Katriel has her hand on Johanna’s.
I’m VERY much aware of how quickly life is flying by. I’m glad this moment is preserved.
VERY full day
Just as day was dawning I headed out to a special doughnut shop for a birthday gift for a friend… I decided to bless my crew, as well. It was a pretty unusual treat.
They all approved.
Then…. as soon as church ended, I encouraged John to hurry out the door and go see the newest Star Wars movie so that we didn’t have to be worried about spoiling anything.
So he headed out.
In the little van.
Leaving me the big van.
I only had keys to the little van…
Nan came by and drove Stewart to our house. She grabbed our keys and came back to me at church.
Meanwhile, Nigel encouraged us to maintain a positive attitude. “We’re in a warm, safe place we like. We’ve had a great weekend. We have food and water. We have a fun afternoon planned. This isn’t so bad.”
Johanna walked into the room, “We’re going to DIE here!”
Marie entertained by leaving this note on a dry erase board:
We finally got home, had lunch, and got ready for the boys’ cast party.
It was a full day.
Christmas Cabaret at our church
Nigel sang this year in the choir.
Stewart helped serve Friday.
Tabitha and Marie helped serve Friday and Saturday.
Christmas Cabaret #1
Our family gets to enjoy two Christmas Cabarets this year. The first was at Pittsford Community Church.
Nigel was asked to play a wise man.
The table servers put THIS between Johanna and Katriel.
Really.
I’m sure you can imagine their delight!
Marie couldn’t believe what they’d just put between the little girls. Look at Hanny’s face!
THAT is a COOKIE!
Finally Kelly had to protect them…
The whole performance was fabulous, but the best part was when the kings bowed to the King.
His Word for her…
Around our house we often say, “God’s Word is for you, too,” to a child who does not want to come and do devotion. This gentle reminder has also turned into an admonition from one sibling to another at times.
Today – it was tangible for Johanna. She was presented with a Bible from our church.
Swim and study…
The youth group met here for an evening of swim and study. It was the most people ever in the pool. I have to say, I love this picture because it really shows just how big the pool is.
Marie and her “theatrical father” Jeff. And yes, he is holding a pair of shoes…
Hanny enjoyed holding little Daniel.
Last Day of Pioneer Girls
We were barely unpacked when it was the last day of Pioneer Girls, which meant an end-of-the-year picnic and awards ceremony.
It was fun to see our church friends again after being away three weekends.
Even if the photos are blurry.
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