March Dance and Musicals

Dancing and singing! Emily’s dance class recently performed at the high school Drill Review.  They did well dancing in sync to “This is Me”.  Robbie performed in his elementary school’s musical, 101 Dalmatians. Robbie did great playing the understudy for Horace alongside his classmates and helping out as stage crew.  Both Emi and Robbie came to me asking to be involved in these activities.  That’s great because then I know they have a genuine interest, and I am happy to see them discovering their interests and talents!

A Family Home Evening Post

 

For a recent Family Home Evening, we had a good time sharing with the kids what their names mean.  We've done this before and have learned some things that we didn't know before, like that Tessa in Greek means "fourth born", which is pretty interesting considering Tessa is our fourth child.  The kids really enjoy remembering the meaning behind each other's names, most especially their own!  

We finished the evening with treats as usual, this time sugar cookies cut out in the shapes of our initials.  That made for a lot of letters, but we couldn't leave anyone out!

Katelyn

James

Tessa cutting out cookie letters alongside James and Robbie

Robbie

Michael—caught him squinting :)

Emily

Adam had the idea to arrange the cookies in a fun way--his initials and mine followed by each of the kids'.

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22: 1

Baby Natalie Newborn Photos

I found a quiet moment at home to take photos of newborn baby Natalie.  I like taking the photos at home myself, as I have done with all my babies when they were newborn.  She is wearing a little dress my mom gave us--I love the soft colors and textures in her outfit and in the background. 

Sweet baby Natalie Pearl at one month of age.