Our "New" Firepit

This year for Christmas Jeremy got a firepit. We were very excited for all the fun to be had with this new addition to our backyard come spring. Here are the pics of us using it the second and third time. Notice there are no pictures from its inaugural debut. This is because our girls were wailing that their daddy was burning all their special "snugglin' sticks" they had collected from our yard. But, after an initial disaster it turned out to be as fun as we had hoped. (until it turned blazing hot this summer)

Snuggling on the box.

 Titus LOVES hot dogs.

 Love this face!

 Love this one of Grace helping Faith.

Our first time to do Smores.

 Pinkys up. (Faith doesn't like her hands to get sticky)

Leadership Award

As part of Mark Twain Elementary's "7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders" program they gave out leadership awards. Grace was nominated by two different teachers for an award. I was very proud of her. Her principal read the teacher's referrals and they were so encouraging! (especially after having a bit of a rough start at the beginning of the year) I wish had a copy of what was read.  I do remember it talked about sitting quietly, working hard, leading good behavior and the potential she had as a future leader. Her award was specifically for "being proactive." (Habit 1)

Grace,

Daddy and I have always called you our "little leader." Its fun to see this trait being recognized by others in such a positive way. We are praying God will use you to lead in his kingdom in big ways!

Love you!

Mama