The Fruit of the Spirit

Friday night, April 29th, was bittersweet for our family.  We were so excited to see our Katybug perform on stage in her Spring Musical, "The Fruit of the Spirit," but were also sad that this was our last time at West Hills Baptist Church Preschool.  We have been part of the WHBC PreS family for 5 years and have loved every minute of it.  But, it is time to have all of our children at home together!  Here is our Katybug in her school T-shirt:

The stage is always decorated so cute for the musicals:

Each class sang two songs.  Katy's class sang "Peace Like a River" and "Standing in the Need of Prayer."

 Then all the classes came back for the finale and sang a Bible medley of songs: 

We are so proud of you, Katybug, and are praising God for how much you have grown this school year, not just physically, but spiritually too!  Can't wait to have you home with us at Buhl Academy!

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...

Galatians 5:22-23

A Tisket, A Tasket, A Basketful of Goodies!

We love doing Easter Baskets for the kids every year.

Usually I come up with a theme for all the baskets, but this year I personalized each individual basket.   

Lily's theme for her basket was "Julie!" (Her American Girl)

Maddy's theme was "Silverlicious!"

Katy's theme was "Tangled!"

And Parker's theme was "choo-choos!"

We had a fun filled morning before going to worship our Risen Savior at FBC Powell with our church family!

Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:8-11

Horsin' Around!

On Saturday, April 16, Lily's Brownie Troop was given a special treat because of all of their hard work selling Girl Scout Cookies.  They celebrated with a pony party!  It was held at Pony Party in West Knoxville.  Although it was freezing cold, windy, and very muddy the kids had the best time.  Jonathan was away on a Deacon's Retreat, so I got to spend the day with our sweeties.  Here are some pictures from our party:

 The kids got to brush and "decorate" a pony with stickers and clips!

Our Troop Leaders picked out the cutest cake for the party! 

Sweet Brownies and friends!

We had a wonderful time of fellowship at the Pony Party! 

How good and pleasant it is when brothers can live together!
Psalm 133:1

The Work of His Hands!

Our family is excited to announce that God has blessed us with another precious gift from above!  Our sweet blessing is due to arrive in November.  Please join us in praising Him for this amazing little miracle of life and pray for a healthy pregnancy.  God is good! 

Every good and perfect gift is from above.
James 1:17

Three Dancing Sisters!

On Thursday, March 31st, Angela Floyd Studios had "Bring a Friend" Week.  Lily brought Maddy, and our sweet friends, Linda and Grace Sullivan, asked if Katy wanted to be Grace's friend for class so all 3 sisters could take dance class together.  I loved watching all of them in class together.  Here are lots of pictures from the special day:

Praising God for a wonderful place of dance instruction and for such sweet friends. 

No matter the weather, sunny or gray,

Whether you're happy or sad,

There's always a way to find joy in the Lord,

So keep dancing!  Rejoice and be glad!

(from God's Promises for girls)

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;

You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
Psalm 30:11-12