Bible Plays as a Family

Just one hour ago, our family had so much fun, it was a delight!

At Monica's recommendation, we bought a book of Bible skits to act out during family times. We hadn't actually used it yet, but today Kardelen requested it. We took it out and decided that we'd like to reenact the story of Adam and Eve. It worked well since there were four characters (Adam, Eve, God, and the snake), and there are four of us.

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it! And at the same time, God's Word was being brought to life for our girls. I have no doubt they'll remember the story much better now. And such happy family memories along the way!

We all chuckled when the snake (Sofia) was determined to repeat God's lines after him (Kardelen), and when God kicked Adam & Eve (Jacob & I) out of the garden at the end of the play. She literally (gently) KICKED us out! (I think she's still learning about figurative language.) :)

To illustrate my point--Kardelen just came out of her room asking, "Mom, I wanna do the Noah one now!" I promised we' d do it this afternoon. I can just imagine all the pairs of stuffed animals in our porta-crib "ark" now. :)


Below: "God" and "the snake" discuss the fruit on the "tree" after the play is over. Actually, "God" is pretending the bananas are alligators eating up the orange, and then noting that there weren't really alligators in the story.

(In)Courage post today

Wow, this post was for me today (Something Has to Give). I don't feel tired, or overwhelmed, or like a dry well; but when Sarah cautioned against feeling like you could "do more, do better," and "work just a little harder to make more money," and "feel guilty because you just aren't doing enough," I couldn't believe how well she expressed what I didn't know I was feeling--until I read it.

I'd thought I was doing pretty well. Ironically, I just told Jacob yesterday how content I was. (Was it mixed with a little bit of pride, maybe?) Then I went shopping and found something I wanted but couldn't afford, and later got massively intimidated by another mom's homeschooling schedule. How could it take that little to throw me off kilter?

I think I'm going to go spend some time with the Father tonight. I could use it. :)

Coach John Wooden on true love

Coach John Wooden holds my respect for so many different reasons. Here's Coach Wooden talking about the love of his life, the love letters he continued to write to her every month after she passed away, and his hope when contemplating death.

Inspiring.

Memorial Day Weekend

Meeting my cousin's baby for the first time. Kardelen asked, "Will they let me take him home? Because if they will let me, I want to take him home!" Everyone in the room got a big chuckle out of that.


A cousins picture. It was so nice to see family that I hadn't seen in years!


We're blessed to have extended family that truly loves & enjoys our children. My cousins, especially, were SO good with the girls!

Looking back through my pictures now, I realize there were so many moments I didn't capture. . .but we came home with lovely memories.

Before & After

He even let the girls help, with their little safety scissors.