Jennifer by Dee Henderson

Jennifer by Dee Henderson

An O'Malley Love Story

When I was giving the opportunity to review this book about the O'Malley family by Dee Henderson, I didn't hesitate.  I have read all of the other books in this series, and loved every one of them.  This book did not disappoint.  Jennifer is a a pediatric doctor and has a love for all of her patients.  She is able to remember things about each patient, and truly cares about each of them.  Tom Peterson is a doctor in a hospital where Jennifer sees patients.  After meeting, they become good friends.  As their relationship begins to grow, Tom invites Jennifer to church with him.  Jennifer accepts the invitation, but with much hesitancy. She is given much to think about and sort through as she begins to learn more about Jesus.  After the death of a young patient, Jennifer is tested in her new beliefs.
Jennifer is trying to figure out how to introduce Tom to her family.  She loves Tom and would like to spend her life with him.   Before the opportunity to do so at an upcoming family outing, Jennifer has to deal with some health issues.  With the help of Tom, and her new love for Jesus, she is on the path to get her entire family (consisting of 6 siblings) to believe in Jesus also.
This book has tears, and laughter and is a great addition to the O'Malley series of books.  My only disappointment with this book is that is wasn't longer.
Thanks to Bethany House for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Lovin' Summer

We are enjoying the nice weather.  Summer is finally here, and we are going to soak up all the fun we can!  

After lots of rain and cool, we take advantage of the sun!  

One of the kids favorite things to do is put the sprinkler underneath the trampoline and jump away in the water.  

Nerf Super Soaker Party

Friday afternoon, we had a fun "water gun party".  The kids had been looking forward to this for quite awhile.  We got a party pack in the mail which included some water guns and Cheetos.

He is having so much fun! 

 Taking a break from the water for some snacks.

After a little rain shower, some of the kids were back to partying.  

What a fun day!

Finger Knitting

Allyson learned to finger knit.  Her friend from school showed her, and then today with a little help from YouTube, she got it.  

Color Me Rad

I had the opportunity to take a girls day for a run and some shopping.  

I ran in the Color Me Rad run in Omaha on Mother's Day weekend.  

 Mackenzie and I are ready to run!  

We were in the 3rd wave to run.  It was a little chilly in the wait, but fun! 

Mid-run color check 

 At the finish - quite colorful!  They even had some color spray stations to help the color stay on better.

 What a fun race!  

Ending the day with a little Cheesecake Factory cheesecake!   YUM!

May 1 ???

Today, May 1, we woke up to snow.  This was a picture of the kids before they got on the bus for school.  They couldn't even look at me because the wind was blowing the snow in their faces.  

Here is a picture out the front door about an hour later.

Shopping

It was a girls shopping trip and we ran into Tessa.  Wow - they are dressed like twins.  

Snow Day

School was cancelled due to snow and bad roads today.  What do you do when there is no school, lots of snow and it's almost 40 degrees outside? 

Poster Contest

Allyson participated in a Water Conservation Poster Contest and was so excited to get chosen as 2nd place for her school.  She was thrilled with the red ribbon and $5 she received.

The poster theme was "Where Does Your Watershed?".  Dad and Allyson worked together to come up with an idea.   Way to go Allyson - so proud of you! 

Church Notes

These are a couple notes that my kids made during church this morning.