All About Katie

A brief trip down memory lane (10 months ago...) Katie's 1st day of Kindergarten.My, how time flies!

Katie and her BFF Madison, on the last day of school, doing crafts & bubbles at the party.

Mrs. Schoep & Mrs. Chambers were Katie's wonderful teachers this year. We are so thankful for their Godly example and wisdom in teaching her all of the things she needed to learn this year.

Finally, and most importantly, I got the best birthday present I could ever ask for last week.

At VBS on Thursday, Katie asked Jesus into her heart. She has been asking a lot of questions about God this past 6 or so months, and we actually talked quite a bit about it while we were at camp in Texas, what it means and how you will continue to grow and change for the rest of your life to become more like Jesus. So then that night they were talking about asking Jesus into your heart during their small group time at VBS, and she asked her leader to pray with her. Katie came right away to tell me where I was working in crafts and it was really special. I believe that for almost 6 years old, she has a pretty good understanding of what it’s all about.
Please take a moment just to pray for her to continue to grow in her love and understanding of Christ, and praise Him for another transformed life.

Happy Father's Day!

TEN REASONS WHY WE LOVE OUR DAD:
1. "When Dad babysits he lets us make a big mess and we don't have to clean it up." -Katie
2. "He does the drying machine after we take baths." -Sydney
3. "He is super silly and makes us all laugh." -Katie
4. He is really just a big kid himself. (me)
5. "He plays basketball with us and I can dunk it." -Sydney
6. "He likes to take us out for ice cream." -Katie
7. "Daadaaadadadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa." -Will
8. "He catches the most butterflies." -Sydney
9. "He is really strong like a donkey." -Katie (yeah, she really did say that.)
10. He works hard for all of us and we appreciate him! (me)

Highs and lows of the Lone Star state.

Lows.
1. Texas is really, really hot in the summertime.
2. There are bugs as big as the state...well, almost.
3. It is incredibly humid.
4. Woman in the ER actually had her children on dog leashes and was barking at them. Not kidding.
5. Exhaustion. And then there's heat exhaustion.
6. A crazy horse named "Doc."
7. Did I mention it was either 100 degrees or close to it EVERY DAY?

Highs.
1. Family camp with amazing, Jesus-loving counselors that have cool names like, "Handy Dandy," "Happy Feet," "Spitbawl," "Missie Mouse," "Duck Tale," and "Spaghettio."
2. Syd's crazy curly hair in the humidity.
3. Cold Starbucks beverages.
4. Boutique shopping.
5. My kids having the time of their lives with friends and family.
6. Good conversations, sweet fellowship and fun memories.
7. A crazy horse named "Doc."
8. Sweet Tea.
9. Sam Moon. Enough said.