Finally- It's Dance Time!

Philipians 4:13

Yesterday afternoon we celebrated Carson's 4th and Elli's 3rd birthday- look how excited they are to be the center of attention! Sydney had a great time at the party, which was a Brian Kinder concert at the Summit Church. Of course I told her we were going to Elli's birthday party, but when we pulled up to the church Sydney said "I no go church! I go Elli's party!?!?" But she soon figured it out and had a great time. Several times all the other kids were sitting and listening and Sydney was up dancing and jumping around.

Terri and Brian Kinder- a popular local children's group

Ashley, Emma and Elli Eaton with Abby Nagal

Please notice the one child that is up and jumping/dancing

Whew. Other than the birthday party, I also worked at Rhea Lanas until past midnight 4 nights this week. In addition to being a mom and wife and working my regular Speech Pathologist job, I have worked over 60 hours as a manager at Rhea Lana's, which is a huge consignment sale in Central Arkansas. I sincerely do love helping people find great things for their families, help them sell things they no longer need, and getting to do lots of shopping for my own. That said, I am ready for a break from working 2 full time jobs!!! This morning at church I was supposed to work in the 2 year old class, so I told Sydney all morning I was going to be her teacher and then they needed a 3 year old teacher instead. Needless to say, that wasn't going to work so Sydney got to come in the big girl class today and have worship with the 3-5 year olds. It was really special to get to watch her try and say the monthly memory verse and participate in singing. Of course music is right up her ally, especially because all of the songs have hand motions/dancing. I snapped this of our group and Sydney singing "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength". Whew. I know one teacher who needed that reminder more than the kids did this morning.

Thank God for long weekends!

Thank God for long weekends! Saturday was a really busy day for our little family. I worked Rhea Lana for 12 crazy hours, Brent tailgated and cheered the Hogs on to victory, and Sydney spent the day with the Walkers and Aunt Erin. We were all exhausted that night, but couldn't wait to get out of bed on Sunday morning to head to the lake! My parents bought a new place and we loved getting to spend 2 days without work, school, or a to-do list!

Sydney-rella has been well trained. The moment she gets on the boat, she finds the spray and sponge and starts cleaning up any stray spider webs :).

Trying to get up the nerve to jump!

On Saturday while the Walkers had Sydney they made a trip to see Brent's grandmother/Sydney's great grandmother Nanny. I sent my camera and made Sandy promise to get some pics. This is all I got but I will take it!!!

LOVIN' this weather

We met the Eatons at the park after school today to enjoy this amazing weather. Hoping for no rain this weekend too!

Weekend Fun

Happy Birthday sweet Vivian and Bauer!!!
We helped celebrate at the Museum of Discovery and as I watched their sweet family blow out the candles I couldn't help but think about her "boo boo" she got this summer, what an amazing recovery she has had, and that every new year with a child is a blessing from God.

Sunday afternoon we got in some pool time with our birthday twin, Jackson. Both of the kids love the water and hopefully won't lose their love over the long fall and winter. Sydney got a big girl haircut on Thursday- almost an inch off in the back. Funny, Melissa's mom complimented me on her hair cut and said "Wow! It looks just like yours! Who cut it?" to which I replied "My hair dresser" :)