The kids are out of school all week this week. Landon had an Old Fashion Hoe Down Friday at his school which I thought was great! It was our first chance to go to something at school and spend a little time with his teacher, Miss Magno. Landon was totally humiliated about the whole thing....didn't want us taking pictures of him.....and I will suffer his wrath when he finds I have posted these pictures.....
He was just too cute as he square danced with his female partners! I even recorded some of it and begged him to let me add it to the blog so his grandmothers can watch it but he was pretty adamant that I didn't. So...to protect his trust in me, I shall relent :(! After they did some doce-doeing(msp!), they ate a snack that they all helped to make of homemade biscuits, apple butter, and regular butter. Also served were popcorn balls and apple juice to stay within the olden days theme.
Sunday brought some disappointments as the two families who said they were coming did not show up. Donny's dad dropped him off at the house on Saturday and when he returned several hours later, it was very obvious where he had been from the way he had smelled! I share this with you because Donny and his father have been in the blog since day 2 here and our prayer is that one day, we are going to share with you how God has totally changed Kirk's life. Also on Saturday, a lady pulls up after seeing the kids outside playing, and asks about the church. She is new to the community and wants to meet people, and has 4 kids, one of which she brought back over here to play later. It is really neat how God is bringing the people into our lives without us really having to go search for them. This lady said that she was brought up Catholic but thought "what would it hurt to bring my kids to church?" Well, she didn't make it Sunday, but one day I will hopefully share her salvation with you also. By the way, have you ever seen a drunk mountain man try to kick a football??! Yes, one day last week, this man knocked on the door to tell us he was just outside measuring the bases on our ball field. ? He wreaked of alcohol and had a long beard, complete with overalls and boots, and asked Mason to "shoot some hoop".
Sunday brought some disappointments as the two families who said they were coming did not show up. Donny's dad dropped him off at the house on Saturday and when he returned several hours later, it was very obvious where he had been from the way he had smelled! I share this with you because Donny and his father have been in the blog since day 2 here and our prayer is that one day, we are going to share with you how God has totally changed Kirk's life. Also on Saturday, a lady pulls up after seeing the kids outside playing, and asks about the church. She is new to the community and wants to meet people, and has 4 kids, one of which she brought back over here to play later. It is really neat how God is bringing the people into our lives without us really having to go search for them. This lady said that she was brought up Catholic but thought "what would it hurt to bring my kids to church?" Well, she didn't make it Sunday, but one day I will hopefully share her salvation with you also. By the way, have you ever seen a drunk mountain man try to kick a football??! Yes, one day last week, this man knocked on the door to tell us he was just outside measuring the bases on our ball field. ? He wreaked of alcohol and had a long beard, complete with overalls and boots, and asked Mason to "shoot some hoop".
Mason went willingly and Mike went out to supervise. The next time I looked out, he was trying to teach Mason how to throw and kick a football, but he was having considerable trouble connecting his foot with the ball!! After his little fun, Mike talked with him about coming to church and he opened up about some heartaches in his life and walked away crying. I was reminded about the verse when Jesus said "I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me" Matt 25:40. We did not really give him anything like food or water, but it seemed he needed a little companionship so we shared our son and God planted seeds through Mike's conversation with him. Pray for him right now by the way....along with Kirk and the "Catholic family"...God knows their names...... Thank you!
We went ATV riding today...fun! Haven loved it and of course the boys loved it too!
Landon was a wild driver!! He had no restraintsas you can tell by the look on my face!
Not sure I am going to relay that message
to Santa that he wants one.......
The weather has been so nice here, around 60 degrees and the sun shines making it feel so good. It has only snowed twice since we've been here and the snow leaves by lunch. HOWEVER, it is suppose to snow Thanksgiving Day again........"I'm dreaming of a white.....Thanksgiving"!???
Nope never have.....
We plan on going to see BOLT at the movies tomorrow and spend the rest of the week preparing for the big community wide Thanksgiving lunch! By the way, those of you who may be wondering about my play group, I plan to start that in December and already have 4 other women interested in coming...yea!
We plan on going to see BOLT at the movies tomorrow and spend the rest of the week preparing for the big community wide Thanksgiving lunch! By the way, those of you who may be wondering about my play group, I plan to start that in December and already have 4 other women interested in coming...yea!
Our house in Cullman has had no offers but we are still trusting God's timing; however, He tells us to ASK, SEEK, and KNOCK so please continue to pray for it to sell. And also pray for the Tide on Saturday!! Does it matter that we are #1 if Auburn beats us??! Come on BAMA...pull us through!! ROLLLLL TIDE!!!
Lori
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING MIKE, LORI AND KIDS! We hope you have a blessed one! Wanted to send this early because we are going down today to be with our grandbaby! We will be staying until Saturday, you know we can't leave until we watch Auburn beat Bama!haha! We really are enjoying this site and the pictures are awesome! As God's word states.."I thank God for you every time I remember you.." This is so true from us to you! We truly are thankful for getting to have you in our lives! We miss and love you! Have a great day! Hugs & Kisses to all! Love, Becky, Pete & Josh P.S. Mike, Josh wanted to remind you to wear the orange shirt he gave you on saturday!!!
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