We miss you, Isaac!
June 29, 2011
June 28, 2011
Just some cute stuff
I got to looking for Jonathan's shoes (he loves these just because they were Brody's and we put a Nemo on his Left foot). Look where I found them. A boy after Mommy's heart! "A place for everything and everything in its place."
We invited Ms. Dana to come along with us to the summer reading program's kick off. She sure made things more fun! We parked at the library and walked over to Ingleside where they were having the program.
I just LOVE "the tower" as we call it. Someone else does too.
Welcome Home to the -wheeler which has been on sabbatical.
I sure do love this guy!!
And this one too.
Jonathan loves Gid! He was so thrilled when Gideon played with him at the park. June 26, 2011
Summer Camp
Finally... I made it to Camp Buck Tom's! The whole crew went over to take Isaac for summer camp. Check out the awesome campsite where Troop 97 will be spending their week. Brand new. Rumor is the entire camp will have these by next year.
Noah, Isaac, and Lucas
Eddie said the waterfront is just like it was... how many years ago?
Here's all the other campsites. No privacy, huh?
Have fun Isaac! See you next week....June 22, 2011
METHEA's Water Balloon Play Date
METHEA had a playdate at Heritage Park complete with water balloons. Jonathan LOVED them!
Isaac launching a water balloon... not sure if I really want to know what or who his target was!
June 10, 2011
Fishing Merit Badge
I so appreciated Daddy allowing Troop 97 to spend the night camping and fishing. It was the perfect spot for them to work on completing the requirements for their fishing merit badges.
Isaac with Lucas Beck
We had gone over to mom and dad's the night before. Jonathan was introduced to rock throwing. Before I knew it, he had Lucas hooked too. I think all boys, old and young, like to throw rocks.
Isaac helping get a fish off another guy's hook and releasing it. Daddy had some guidelines about what sizes to keep and to release. Isaac and Chase Dalton ended up being the winners of the largest fish.
June 4, 2011
Character Training
This has become one of my favorite character building books. Notice I said "one of." Someday maybe I'll do a post about some of my other favorites.
Anyway, I found this book through "No Greater Joy." (Check out my sidebar for a link.) I was using Charlotte Mason's writings on habits through Simply Charlotte Mason ("Laying Down Rails") when I found this resource. One of the things I like best is the definition along with scripture references. Kim has done a great job putting these into a one page format that I copy and place on our fridge as a daily reminder- especially to myself. We've been covering one trait about every six to eight weeks.
Our newest trait is PERSEVERANCE -Finishing what you start. "It is good for a man to work hard in his youth." Lamentations 3:27 I just had to share a little bit of Kim's writings.....
"Charlie Meyer, a pastor in Minneapolis, shared this list of men versus boys to help focus on raising men.
Men vs. Boys:
- Men Work. Boys play games.
- Men are driven by principles. Boys are driven by hormones.
- Men are self-disciplined. Boys are self-absorbed.
- Men lay down their lives to serve. Boys cry for help.
- Men live under authority. Boys live in rebellion.
- Men get things done. Boys dream and make excuses.
Now here is Kim's list to guide in raising ladies versus girls.
Ladies vs. Girls:
- Ladies trust God. Girls worry.
- Ladies are driven by principles. Girls are driven by emotions
- Ladies honor God. Girls obsess over beauty.
- Ladies serve. Girls want to be waited on.
- Ladies live under authority. Girls fight for what they think are their rights.
- Ladies are purposeful. Girls daydream and fantasize.
- Ladies honor others. Girls gossip.
- Ladies build their homes. Girls hit the mall.
June 3, 2011
Another Summer Joy
Pool Time! Ms. Charleen invited the boys over for a little pool time. Dana noticed that she and Jonathan have the exacts same hair color!
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