LifWell I have found some time tonight, between the barbie playing... dinner making... playing outside... planting flowers... and soaking up some sun... and checking on the thuds coming from Drew's room (apparently his new bedtime ritual is to throw EVERYTHING out of his crib) to post a few of the summer happenings that have been going on with the Sanders' Fab 4.
We were very busy at VBS this past week. Addie went to classes, Drew went to nursery, and I served about 325 snacks each day... that's a lot of lemonade and treats!!!
This year's theme was the BIG APPLE. Addie is soaking in everything New York. From the skyscrapers to Miss Lady Liberty to taxi cabs to apples she had a blast with her friends and teachers. I was able to sneak around the church and take a peek at her enjoying the fun activities. She said the puppets were her favorite along with piggy back rides from Miss Hannah. She would make me chuckle retelling the stories about the puppets because she prefaced each story with, "Remember when I didn't like the puppets much? Now I am not scared." She learned about Jesus being a friend to the Samaritan woman and I am just amazed at how much information she connects with and can tell back to you.
Just tonight at dinner, Addie said her first "big" people prayer with no prompts or suggestions. Usually she just recites "God Our Father" which is her preschool meal time prayer. But tonight when it was her turn to say the prayer, with hands up and eyes closed, she said the most beautiful, from the heart, speaking to God prayer. She thanked him for her playtime, swim lessons, family, friends and the food. When it was over I told her that my heart was so happy but God's heart was really super-duper happy to hear from Addie Reese. She then decided to say the prayer three more times to make God even more happy:)
We were very busy at VBS this past week. Addie went to classes, Drew went to nursery, and I served about 325 snacks each day... that's a lot of lemonade and treats!!!
This year's theme was the BIG APPLE. Addie is soaking in everything New York. From the skyscrapers to Miss Lady Liberty to taxi cabs to apples she had a blast with her friends and teachers. I was able to sneak around the church and take a peek at her enjoying the fun activities. She said the puppets were her favorite along with piggy back rides from Miss Hannah. She would make me chuckle retelling the stories about the puppets because she prefaced each story with, "Remember when I didn't like the puppets much? Now I am not scared." She learned about Jesus being a friend to the Samaritan woman and I am just amazed at how much information she connects with and can tell back to you.
Just tonight at dinner, Addie said her first "big" people prayer with no prompts or suggestions. Usually she just recites "God Our Father" which is her preschool meal time prayer. But tonight when it was her turn to say the prayer, with hands up and eyes closed, she said the most beautiful, from the heart, speaking to God prayer. She thanked him for her playtime, swim lessons, family, friends and the food. When it was over I told her that my heart was so happy but God's heart was really super-duper happy to hear from Addie Reese. She then decided to say the prayer three more times to make God even more happy:)
Addie with her Lady Liberty
Addie and Aubree
BFF's @ four years of age
BFF's @ four years of age
Addie and Miss Hannah
Addie's VBS crafts
A couple of Fridays ago, Drew and I met up with LiLi, Aunt Kelli, and Hayden for some shopping and lunch in Franklin. LiLi could not resist the temptation of buying some super cute outfits for Drew, Addie, and Hayden for our upcoming beach trip. As we were shopping at The Factory, Drew made his presence known by greeting and walking around as fast as his little legs and feet could carry him. This is where I guess my judgment of letting him walk around in the stores went array because Drew's feet and the carpet got the best of him and he went head first into a leg of a clothing rack.
Here is the photo proof of what my boy will endure for his mommy to shopping...
Drew and LiLi in the heat...
And what would be summertime fun without friends and a pool?
Evan and Addie dinning on Cheetos by the pool...
Drew trying to like his floatbut would rather be in my arms
and trying his best to dive into the water.
Evan's 945th jump into the pool...
Addie helping Evan build courage to swim with a ring float.
This was a sweet little memory... Evan would ask Addie for help getting back to the steps and she would take his hand in hers.
I was trying to get a pic of them jumping together but the proof is in the picture...
Trying to beat the summertime heat with Atomic Pops.
Have a great night!!!!!
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