Herbal Tea, anyone?

Yeppers. The kids and I have sore throats and/or the sniffles. Molly has had a cough for a while and I've had "something coming on" for a couple days, but the others woke up with their discomfort this morning. We are going to be sure we have lots of Vitamin C, fresh air (beautiful outside!) and rest today...and we'll keep you posted! Thank you for your prayers...

Well, that was actually this morning...since then I have been to an urgent care clinic because my throat was getting progressively worse and I feared it might be strep. They took a strep culture and thankfully, it came back, negative. The doctor said it is a viral acute upper respiratory infection...so it will have to take its course. Robby and Toby are in "the thick" of colds....thankfully, Brennen is doing great! We'd appreciate your prayers for us...God is good!

DCA Open House

Tonight was Dublin Christian Academy's 2nd semester Open House. Robby and Molly's class had done research projects in preparation for this event and had them on display. The 3rd grade did theirs on a person of influence in history. Molly studied the life of Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller's remarkable teacher, whose courage and determination made it possible for Helen to lead a courageous and fulfilled life. In fact, Helen has been quoted as saying: "The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me." As part of Molly's display, I found a recipe for "honey candy" that was dated back to the time period in which Sullivan lived---not bad! =o)

The 4th grade did their research on one of the 50 states. Robby chose Washington and had a great time gathering information from various sources---not the least of which were his grandparents that live there (thanks, Buppa!). He dressed as Ichiro Suzuki to represent the Seattle Mariners with pride and had smoked sockeye salmon as a yummy part of his display. All the kids did a great job! God is good.

Natalee Takes a Trip

...off the deck, that is. =o( That's right, Mommy and Daddy wouldn't let her go too far at 19 months old. However, yesterday I did let her "drive" her little "car" right down the two steps off the deck and into the back yard---OUCH! She had a good cry and was back on her "car" within a minute or two---but she brought back some "souvenirs" from her trip. =0(

Teen Picnic

This past Saturday team #2 of the youth group hosted a picnic on the back field of the church property. It was BEAUTIFUL weather with perfect conditions for a picnic! What a refreshing experience---especially after the long winter we've had. Don't misunderstand...we love snow. But we love picnics without snow. =o) Team #2 did a great job planning and running the activity. Our time began with a segment on creation prepared by one of our deacons. Then we all went up to the field and played capture the flag...followed by a delicous lunch---complete with a "hot dog roast" over the fire pit (thanks to Lucy, our "fire-tender"---I don't think she left the fire all afternoon!). Then some touch football (I think that's what it was!)...finished off with roasting marshmallows and making s'mores. It was a great day!

BEBC Awana Grand Prix

"Gentlemen [Boys & Girls], start....your......engines!!!" Friday night was our annual Awana Grand Prix...It was a fun night of judging, racing and, of course....eating! Robby and Molly entered their cars into the race as "Half Pipe" and "Stripey Suzie". While their cars did not end up winning the race, Robby's car did win 3rd place for design. Great job, racers!