SUMMER-WHERE HAVE YOU GONE?

Oh, where has the summer gone? At first, it seemed to go slowly, but now it's time for school to start again next Friday!
Let's see....
We FINALLY got to go away for a WHOLE week, which we haven't been able to do for a couple of years because it's so very hard to coordinate between my work schedule and happenings at the church (deaths, births, weddings, etc). We went to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. Awsome, awsome times!
Then, we had our VBS last Saturday. This year, I decided to go "Script-less". We built a replica of the Tabernacle in the wildnerness. We also learned about how the Israelites were divided into 4 camps, within which were 3 tribes each. As I studied for this VBS, I realized how much God wants everything done decently and in order. He is NOT the author of confusion! The children visited the camp of DAN specifically. Here, they visited each tribe, where they learned about food in the Bible, clothing and leather.
Of course, we have had lots of summer fun along the way-swimming, playing, etc.
I hope you all have enjoyed your summer as well. Now it's time to start thinking about, yes! Christmas!
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
The Boyds

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!



Happy Mothers Day! I've already gotten my gifts and cards (the boys and my husband aren't very good at waiting!). They gave me a flowering plant for our back yard which will attract butterflies and hopefully more humming birds, Samuel gave me a necklace that he made in school, and, of course, lots of hugs and kisses all around! I love it!
Spring Revival at church has come and gone once again. Nathan sang the song that he learned for his Easter Program at school called "The Three Nails". It is an awsome song. Samuel quoted scripture. I am very proud of my two boys, and I pray that they continue on for the Lord.
School will be out in two weeks. Can you believe it? I sure can't! The boys are so excited. They are looking forward to fishing trips, hopefully a vacation trip to the mountains, and just plain, good ol' summer time fun.
I'm working on getting VBS together. I think we'll do something completely different this year. Instead of going with a program, we are going to build a Tabernacle. What do you think? I think it will be fun and very educational for both the children and the adults. Everyone is looking forward to it. Our VBS is usually done on a Saturday, so I think we can do it.
Field Day at school was fun. Nathan said that the best part for him was the water balloon fight. I got to slip over on my lunch hour and spend some time with them and help out with lunch for Samuel's class.
I have finally set up an online shop to sell the bags, burp cloths and baby blankets that I make. I'm both excited and scared at the same time, but I have given it to the Lord, and I know He will guide me.
Tomorrow night our church is having a Welcome Home party for one of our members. He is a marine and has just come back from Afghanistan. Ice cream and cake-YUM!
Well, the house is all asleep (except for me!), so I'll sign off for now.
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
The Boyds :-)

LAUGHING, LAUGHING

Last night, Nathan, Samuel and I laughed so hard I actually got dizzy. Life doesn't get much better!
Don't forget that you will NEVER regret the time that you spend with your kids!

Have a wonderful and blessed day!
From our nest to yours,
The Boyds :-)