Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.

And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting
My children and my wife.

- Author Unknown

Friday, September 19, 2008

MOPS

I've been attending MOPS (Mother Of Pre-Schoolers) since I was pregnant with Carson. I have enjoyed it and have made many friends through it. This year I decided to be a table(small group) leader. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I'm glad to be a part of such a great group that helps moms.

Purpose Statement
MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!
There are more than 3900 MOPS groups meeting across the United States and in 35 countries around the world. MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood and to encourage each other through the challenges.
For more info you can go to:

More Artwork

Here are more drawings from Gracelyn.
This is Carson with spiky hair:

This is her self-portrait:

Monday, September 15, 2008

My little artist

Gracie is becoming quite the artist.
Here she is holding her "DoodlePro" with a "happy face" drawn:
Her "happy face":
A dinosaur:

BBQing with friends

Saturday afternoon we went over to some friends house for a barbeque. We played badmitten, bocci ball, crochet and ate lots of food!
The kids love going over there. They have a really cute playhouse in their back yard and lots of yard to run around it.
Gracie munching on a pretzel mix.


Roy and Carson playing badmitten:



Gracie posing by the playhouse:



Saturday, September 6, 2008

First Soccer Game

Carson had his first soccer game today! He was so excited! Carson did very well for his first time playing on a team! They won 4-0! :)
















Friday, September 5, 2008

Picking Apples

Our apple tree is very full right now, so Roy went out to pick them.
Carson wanted to help.
I guess the truck made a better ladder than an actual ladder.



Doing the dishes

Gracie loves to help around the house!
She came to me and asked me if she could wash the dishes.
Of course I wouldn't turn down an offer like that!