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Monday, March 30, 2009

Puzzles

Law loves doing puzzles and this is his latest one, 100 pieces all by himself.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Carter had his eye exam a couple weeks ago and found out he is far-sighted. Here are some pictures of his new glasses. He will turn 5 next Sunday and I just can't believe it. People tell you it goes by fast, but not until you live it do you believe it. Wasn't he just learning to talk? Now he is learning to read and adding. He loves inventing things out of legos and his favorite topic is space. He is inquisitive, compassionate and has a spirit for helping.

Monday, March 2, 2009

What a Mess!

This week at I heart faces -Messy. What was your first clue? Take a look at Carter's face!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

NASA packages

We just got our NASA packages in the mail today and the boys were so excited. They sounded out the words N-A-S-A and then started jumping up down!

If you are interested in receiving this space package, email the below information to:

Rebecca.Griffin@cox.net

School name

School address

School phone number

Teacher's name

Number of students

Grade

Type of class for 7th to 12th (for example, chemistry, calculus, etc.)

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

February days

This is the entrance to my garden. I have a lot of work to do this spring.

Monday, February 23, 2009

I Heart Faces

This week is Black and White over at I Heart Faces. I Had fun playing around with the settings in iPhoto. I have no idea what I am doing, but its fun.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Peace in Tragedy

Our church family was rocked this week when our assistant pastor's daughter Naomi was in a very serious car accident. Her most serious injury now is a brain injury and she is still in a coma. My heart is heavy tonight for the Hannah family, but with the heaviness is also a peace. Peace that the Lord is in control and He is a God of love and compassion. She is the youngest of 10 children and they are all very talented musically. So, two of her brothers sang a song this morning titled My Little Sister Nay, written for her. I was so moved at how a tragedy like this can bring a family so close to the Lord for strength, peace and hope. Naomi's sister Tabitha wrote this on her caring bridge site,

"I just love the Lord for His goodness and His peace!

We need to praise Him! This trial is stirring us up, and stretching our faith, and we are becoming more like Christ because of what our sweet Naomi is going through!

Love you all, and again, thank you so much for your support and prayers!"

If you'd like to check out the song it's on you tube, the link is below and the caring bridge site as well. If you would like a glimpse into what the Lord is doing through this tragedy, just check out the guest book section. So amazing, but I confess I did need my tissues. If you feel lead, please pray for the Hannah family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWtnwuV118s

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/naomihannah

Ice Skating

The last time I ice skated was probably in middle school, but since Carter is in a hockey/skating class we went to the rink as a family today. It was so much more fun than I thought it would be. Despite a 3 year old tantrum, the kids loved it too.