6.30.2018

Grammy's Summer Camp

Well, I HAD intentions to post regularly about Grammy's Summer Camp this year, but it's been a whirlwind of activity and I'm just now getting around to it.

We are halfway through this year's camp and we've had such fun! It's been a little chaotic in that I never know on any given day just how many grands will be attending, but that just adds to the excitement.

My schedule is to have Sunny and Thunder on T-W-Th. Skye drops in as needed. Storm and Snow are here on T-W for the Bible Study I host that Jessica attends and for Movie Day.

This year our overall theme is "Down on the Farm". My DIL Janel and her mom have graciously supplied us with activities related to farming. Our daily schedule includes Time with God, chores, reading time, worksheets, board games, art, science, cooking, Brain Quest, Flash Cards, and of course, swimming.

I made a reading bingo chart for each of them and a chore chart. They also have a daily reading chart to record the minutes read on. At the end of each week they get to choose from the treasure chest if they've completed their reading minutes. They will get money for their piggy banks at the end of the summer for the chores they've completed.

As a side note I just want to say that they're old enough now to do some chores that are really helpful! I told my daughters that having them do chores three days a week is almost like having a maid, hahaha!

Here's a glimpse into our camp so far...

Storm and Snow playing Candyland and 
goofing off the first week of summer camp

At the movies: Storm, Thunder, Snow, Sunny, Skye
Lunch, then worksheets while the littles napped.

Tio Zach dropped in one day and had fun with Snow 

Thunder completing one of the Reading Bingo options - reading in the bathtub

A field trip to Barnes and Noble, learning about Job at Bible Study,
completing a "Down on the Farm" activity sheet

Playing after the Wednesday morning movie



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6.14.2018

Official Nine Year Old Photo

Nine years old? How is that even possible? It seems like yesterday this little girl was born giving me the name I cherish the most - Grammy. She is so excited that this is her last year in single digits!

Sunny had a birthday party on the weekend after her actual birthday, but she also has an official birthday dinner on her birthday and she graciously includes Gramps and me.

She had a great time at both of her celebrations. Her birthday party was a Donut theme. Everyone came over at 9 am and consumed lots of donuts. We opened presents and then the pool party began. When it's in the high 90s at 10 am, what better way to celebrate than in the pool?!

It's such fun to watch her grow up before our eyes... she's growing into a lovely young woman (but not too fast!)

Happy Birthday Sunny! We love you and are so proud of you...












6.11.2018

Official Four Year Old Photo

We have two birthdays the first week in June in two different families. This makes party planning a challenge. First up was Storm. He is now four years old. There is a huge difference between three and four and I know the changes we see in him this year as he grown to five will be immense.

He has discovered Spiderman (his favorite) and knows who Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are. He graduated to Junior Legos. He love Paw Patrol and Cars. He also loves trains.

He has a vivid imagination and I love to hear him make up the storyline as he plays with his toys. He loves his older cousin Thunder and mimics him whenever possible. He also loves the girl cousins and his sister. He is an awesome big brother and doesn't get too irritated with her very often.

He knows his ABCs and can count and is ready to start reading.

He is such a sweet boy. We love you Storm! Happy Birthday from Gramps and Grammy...






6.10.2018

Illustrations of Faith: 1 Chronicles 16:11

November 17. 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually. ❤️ 17/30 #30daysofbiblelettering ❤️ This verse. Seeking Him continually makes all the difference. Even though I know seeking Him gives me strength, I still don't always do this. Illustrating in my Bible daily is the best way I can seek Him. I can't do it all day long yet these images help me seek and focus on Him when the reality of life overwhelms. #christiancreativecommunity #christiancreative #bib...
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.

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