Our Journey

Our Journey
Est. June 28th, 2003

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

It's a Great Day for Worms

We are having a LOT of RAIN these days. Fortunately, our sump pump is working beautifully and our basement is dry.  The kids are obsessed with worms and so to their delight, there are plenty in the backyard.  Chase is taking up collections for his fishing endeavors this summer and Sophia is happy to help out.  This morning when she looked out the window and saw the lake in our back yard she exclaimed happily, "IT's A GREAT DAY for WORMS!!!" Too funny. I don't even ask anymore what they have been touching out there, but when they come in, muddy boots come off and they are quickly escorted to their own bathroom to wash up. (MUD is taking over my life and my kitchen floor). Oh well, it's a great excuse to stop mopping. :)

The kids are enjoying swimming lessons and I'm just about worn out keeping up with them.  Yesterday, Kian overcame his fear of the deep water and ventured too far into the pool. Thus, he had to be rescued again...that's the 2nd report we have had to fill out at the KROC Center since we've lived here. I will be sooooo happy when he learns to swim. :)

School is out and our summer is planned.  Today is library day and the kids love it there. We take a big bag and load it up with tons of books for the week. Jonathan and I have really enjoyed reading to the kids in the evening before bedtime. Some of our favorites so far have been The Box Car Children and some books by Beverly Cleary.

We have had our share of Mid-west weather and have surrendered to the basement on several occasions.  Thank goodness for weather radios that keep us informed.  We feel very blessed to have escaped the last storm that did some incredible damage and re landscaping of our neighbor town Hannibal, Missouri.  They experienced 100 mph winds that took down numerous trees and power lines.  Many from our church have gone to help with the cleanup and they finally have electricity back and streets cleared.  After watching the horrific coverage of Oklahoma you realize that life can change in an instant and not to take anything for granted.

WEll, here's to worms and another day playing in the mud!


Sophia endured another one of my hair cuts.
 It didn't take me quite as long this time. :)

She doesn't like short hair, but it looks sooo cute on her. 




Beautiful brown eyes...


rain...rain...and more rain....

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