Wonderful Weather

We were blessed with beautiful weather all weekend. Cody didn't have to work too much, and it was a treat to have him home. The kids played outside from morning until night. Here are a few pictures of our weekend...notice Jake's bike-riding adventures. He tried riding with no training wheels today (thanks to Amy's help!). I don't think he is sold on the idea; he wheeled the bike back up the driveway and picked up the tools to reattach the training wheels.

Reasons to be Rich

When Josie asked today me if I wanted to know what she really wants, I figured ice cream, or maybe to eat out. Actually, she says what she really wants is to be rich. Here are her reasons:

• Hot tub in the living room
• A bigger house-- probably in New York (she says that the best place we could move since they have Niagra Falls)
• A closet like London Tipton has (Suite Life of Zach and Cody)
• Parties every night for the whole neighborhood and anyone else we know

I have to say being rich does sound nice (except for the New York thing). Can't see that happening! Not sure why the hot tub is going to be in he living room either!

Freckles Update

Freckles is settling in and getting used to life at the Spivey house. She is still calm and quiet, although I did finally hear her bark. She comes in and hangs out for awhile, mostly just laying down watching us. She's still a little unsure of Cody even though he has been trying really hard to make friends with her. She won't come up to him unless one of the kids or I am close by. He's been trying to bribe her with food and that seems to be helping. So far, it seems she is house trained and she doesn't try to get on the furniture either. Josie and Jake have been very excited about having her here. It is a good thing she is patient, since they keep taking her collar on and off and trying to lead her around the house and backyard on the leash.

Bible Memory Verse

"You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed themselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Galatians 3:26-27

This week's lessons in the Bible study I am working on teach about how we are all "sons of God". The term "sons of God" does not designate the male gender, even though some people feel that it does. The lesson says that if we think the gender symbolism in the Bible has something to do with which gender is better than the other, then we are totally missing the point. The symbolism is all about God and his relationship as Father and has little to do with us. I really don't have a hard time with this idea. Maybe I am just secure in my gender, but it never occurred to me that God might love me less because I am a woman.

Meet the Newest Member of the Family

Meet Freckles!

We adopted her today from the Abandoned Animal Rescue Shelter.

She is a calm, sweet girl who loves to get attention. We brought her home and she has been exploring the yard and resting by the back door. Freckles is probably about 3-5 years old. She has been great with Jake and Josie. On the way home, Freckles sat between them. She tends to drool (a lot) and this was quite traumatic for both kids. Josie remarked, "I could probably make a pool for ants with all this slobber!

More pictures soon!

TGIF

Thank goodness it's Friday! Too bad my house seems to have exploded during the week. The laundry is out of control. I have an assignment due this weekend, and a list of people to call to invite to next week's PTO meeting. Oh, and I've lost my voice. Did I mention my house could be declared a disaster area? Here's hoping everyone has a great weekend and that all the chores that need doing at the Spivey house get done! Prayers are welcome and encouraged!

Supper Conversation

Tonight while we were eating supper, I was trying, without much success, to engage my family (all of them) in conversation. I asked Jake what the best part of his day was. Here was our conversation.

Me: What was the best part of your day, Jake?

Jake: Well, not the nap part.

Me: So which part was the best?

Jake: The staying up part.