Journaling

Allyson came home with this paper of what she wrote during class yesterday.  I couldn't resist sharing.  

It says... 

I like to play wii.  I am going to my cusins hows  my cousins will be meen to me to.  I like my little cusin to.  

Cub Scouts Turtle Race

Caden participated in the Cub Scouts turtle races last night.  He and dad had a fun time painting and decorating the turtle.  Caden was insistent that he wanted a dragon on his turtle.  

Caden placed 3rd in the race. There was a string that you put through the hole on the top of the turtle, and you have to "walk" the turtle on the bottom 2 legs (where Caden's hands are in the above picture) and see which turtle gets to the finish first.  

Dutch Dress Up

While cleaning out some things in my Grandpa's storage, some Dutch costumes were found.  They need some TLC, but we had fun trying them on and taking some pictures.  The kids clothes were the perfect size for Caden and Allyson.  A question from both kids was..."they really wear these kind of shoes?  They are hard and not very comfortable."

Moments of Truth by John MacArthur

This is a devotional book that is designed around the calendar.  Each month has a different topic.  January - Beginnings, February - Love, May - Parenting, September - Work, November - Money, Giving, Discipline, and Self - Control, December - Jesus' Birth and Life.  
When I received this book, I was hesitant, as I have read my share of devotionals.  I was pleasantly surprised as I began reading - at the beginning - January.  WOW!  One of the first days topic is titled "Don't Give Up the True Beginning".  It addresses the worldly ideas and beliefs that Genesis 1-3 is not true.  Absolutely NO! MacArthur goes on to give support of why this is not true.  
In the Parenting section (May), MacArthur has a devotion titled "Teach Your Kids to Guard Their Minds".  I love this as it challenges readers to think about what kids and even parents are putting into their minds via television, internet, etc.  "What do you do to model the type of heart guard your child(ren) need?"
The above quote is taken from the May 19 devotion.  I love that each day ends with a thought question to ponder.  These questions really made me think.  
I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a devotional book.  You can read this on a daily basis and start at the beginning, or you could start in the June section that discusses Marriage, or any topic that  you wish.   I love that this book has some flexibility for the reader.   


Disclaimer:  I received this book free for review purposes.  No other compensation was received.  All views expressed are my honest opinion.  

Taekwondo

Caden wanted to try out a new hobby this winter.  He started Taekwondo and loves it.
He did his first testing on December 17.  He wasn't at all nervous to do the testing.  I was more nervous during the testing than he was.  He did so well (that's mom talking).  He is so proud and reminds me frequently that while it was his group's turn to test, that the judges told him "great job with the Kin-Yea's, Caden".  (apologies for the spelling - I have no idea how to spell, them)  
He passed his first testing and has now moved on from a white belt to an orange belt.

Proud of his orange belt! 

Showing off a kick.

New Year ~ 2012

We are well into 2012 so it is probably about time I get back into blogging.
I love looking back at the blog posts and reading about our family events, and day to day life.
I hope to do a little better at posting here this year.  Maybe I can make a goal to post once a week.  You can help keep me accountable by commenting - I love to read your comments, and it gives me incentive to continue posting, as I know you are reading.  :)  Thanks in advance!

As part of our Christmas present for the kids this year, we spent New Year's eve in a waterpark/hotel.
It was great away time, and the kids had so much fun.  We enjoyed being away with just us 4.