BUSY WEEK

We had a great week last week! Kennedy's friend Kelsey was here! She was a big help with Jaxen! We did a ton of fun stuff while she was here. On Monday, I
took the kids to Sports Connection and we played in the arcade. All the machines take these cards that you swipe - instead of tokens. Well - we are fortunate because I was able to give Kennedy an old "Kroger" (grocery store in WV) card - and she swiped away - and didn't cost me a dime! ;) Wonder how much longer I can pull this on her before she realizes my trick?!? :)

Tuesday Jon worked from home and we all went to the park. It was a beautiful day! My friend Tracey happened to be there with her 2 kids - so it was a great time to catch up with her! :) It was also St. Patricks day - so we made green mashed potatoes and green frosted cookies. Also - my sister flew in! We had a great time!!! I am so honored that she would want to spend her week of Spring Break with her big sister!!! :) I am realizing how important family is the older I get. Friendships come and go - while a very select few are there forever - some are just put there for a certain season in your life. There is nothing like the relationship you have with your siblings!!! I am so blessed!!! I'm thankful we are close at heart - even though we are far in distance!!!

Wednesday - Jaxen woke up with Conjuctivitis. EW! We took him to the Dr. and got him some drops - and then washed our hands every 2 minutes!! :) No one else got it - thankfully! I took the kids to Ray's Splash Planet which is a giant indoor waterpark. VERY fun!!!

Thursday was spent in the car...which was all good until we hit rush hour coming back to Charlotte! :(

Friday we all went out with friends. We had a babysitter for the kids - and went to watch the games at Cans. It was fun - but we were so exhausted both mentally and physically - that it ended up being a pretty chill night. It was nice to get out of the house - but I think I would have enjoyed taking a big nap instead! ha! Still - the company was most excellent!!!

Saturday was spent rounding up things for Sunday - and taking my sister to IKEA. It was a fun! The kids got a new table - which they LOVE! We're trying to decide what color to paint it!! :)



Sunday was a GREAT day! We were able to celebrate our churches 2nd birthday!!! It was SUCH a great service. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for God leading us to this ministry! Watching videos of how God has changed some of our people from the inside out was incredible! Story after story of life transformations! Then a slide show of what our church has been a part of in the community serving others! SOO neat! We had a great meal catered by Moes (similar to Chipotle) complete with trivia, raffles and a fiesta theme! After the meal - we were able to be a part of the Baptism service. Since we don't have a building - we went to a complex center in South Carolina. My heart was COMPLETELY full as I watched these individuals share their life stories! I was completely blessed to be a part of it!! After the baptisms - the kids were able to play in the pool....I told Kennedy she could put her toes in...but then another one of her parents (who shall remain nameless) let her get all the way in...(ha) Good thing God made DADDY's!
Next time we will know to bring a suit! :)