This girl turns 5 today! So many emotions...if there's any way God can relay a msg to her birth parents from us, it would be this: She radiates joy and her joy spreads to everyone who comes into contact with her. She is full of grace, compassion, and love. She is a...
Schools
End of School Year 2016
Can't believe I have a THIRD grader now. #lastdayofschool #toofast 😩#momnotready #lifewithpeanut On Little Bit's Promotion Program: Promotion program for the Bit, from K5 to 1st Grade. Next year she will be at school all day like her big sister. I will miss my...
Tea Party
A lovely tea party with my girl at her school. The accidental photo bombing was too funny to crop out 😁#motherdaughtertime #lifewithpeanut
Art Show 2016
Proud of my Peanut - her piece was selected as one of the finalists for her school's art show. She's obsessed with sea creatures. There were some amazing pieces at the show- these students are so talented! I esp love that she uses her talent to display God's greatness.
Field Day
Girls had a blast on their 1st Field Day at their school. It was a fun carnival-type atmosphere. Peanut participated in softball throw and soccer kick events. Note for next year: bring a tote bag for each child for all their small prizes.
Cowgirl Day
Valentines for Classmates
We had fun making Valentine treats to pass out to family and friends. For Peanut's class, we gave each classmate a pair of V-Toe socks with a label that said, "You knock my socks off Valentine!" (an idea I got off Pinterest, of course).
Spirit Week
The girls enjoyed dressing up for Spirit Week!
Advent 2015 Day 18
Day 18: new Christmas shirts to wear to the class party and spreading "mistle toes" to the teachers. Now this mama has to brace herself for no school for 3 weeks ? As one of the teachers said: "If the excitement of your child is any indication of how your Christmas...