VBS Program

Last night was the final night for VBS. The preschoolers put on a little program for the parents. The theme for the week was military boot camp. It was a fun week and the program was cute. Hannah was so unfocused during the program and was all over the place (will share video soon). She was so exhausted from her day. She spent 2 hours running around at Kindermusik in the morning, played pretty hard at the neighbors in the afternoon and then 2 hours at VBS before the program (which was held during her bedtime)...she was wiped out. She hit the pillow pretty hard when we got home. She did really well all week and I know she had tons of fun.

OK you know there is always one child in a program that is a distraction. That happened to be my child last night. In her defense she was extremely tired and when she is tired she gets very hyper. She did fine in all the rehearsals...woudn't you know she would pick the night all the other parents are there to act like the little goof ball she is.

Yucky Outside

Hannah sat looking out our bedroom window wishing that the yucky weather would go away so she could go out and play. It rained and the wind blew like mad today. I really didn't want to leave the house but there a couple things I had to do...I hate weather like this.

We have VBS again tonight. I sat outside Hannah's classroom last night eavesdropping. I was cracking up at my little girl. She was the ring leader of the group. Her teachers were quite entertained by her. She thinks she owns the little house that is in the room. And she was inviting all the other children in one by one. Saying "Oh Yes! You may come in and have a seat to relax in while I get you a refreshment." I kid you not that is what she said. This kid is such a mature little talker...it blows me away the things that come out of her young little mouth. Anyway by the end she had all the children in the house including the 13 year old boy that was helping his mother with the children. It was hilarious.

Hannah has her 2nd Kindermusik camp tomorrow. So will have 2 hours free in the morning and then 2 hours and 15 minutes free at night while she is at VBS. This is good as I have to put the photo project together for the last night of VBS.

Well that about it for now not much to share when your stuck in the house trying to entertain a 3 year old all day.

Row Row Row Your Boat

Hannah in her Row Boat this morning
It must be cold where she is rowing her boat as she needed daddy's cap he got in Alaska
What do I spy with my handy binoculars

Hannah enjoyed her 2nd night at VBS. She actually went with our neighbors and Ron and I went to dinner alone (this never happens). The people at the restaurant were puzzled when we walked in without her. It was strange but a very relaxing meal. After dinner I went to VBS to take more photos. I know this sounds like an easy job, but it becomes very time consuming as I have to put together a couple of projects in a very short amount of time. The worst for me is the 5th graders always get to make a video (should be easy as I have a degree in this area) but it is the most difficult thing I have to do all year. They want to do it but won't come up with any ideas and like 5th graders won't cooperate in the short 20 minutes we have to shoot the stupid thing. I have just one day (with a 3 yr. old to entertain) to try and create something out of nothing. I have pulled it off the last few years but I really have my doubts this year. Once that project is complete I have to go through the hundreds of photos I have taken and put a video together for the service on Sunday. Just thinking about it makes my little brain tired.

Hannah has her first day of her summer reading program at the library tomorrow morning. Part of this program requires that we read to her 20 minutes a day. I asked if I could only read that long. Please...this child has always loved books. She needed a bath today and because VBS at night the only time that worked was in the middle of the afternoon. I am so glad she thought of the brilliant idea of reading to her while she was in the bathtub. Yes, she made me read so long that she discovered her hands and feet could turn into prunes (you know what I mean).

Blessings,

Bliss

VBS

Vacation Bible School began last night at our church. Hannah had a blast. This is her first year being enrolled but she went we me last year as I am always the photographer for VBS week. So she was with the preschoolers and I was taking photos of the elementary classess. She was one tired little girl by the time we got home. It kind of cut into her bedtime as she usually goes to bed between 8-8:30 and VBS doesn't get over until 8:15. She was up kind of early this morning and told me "Mama, I didn't sleep very well".

Before we went to VBS last night Ron grilled some of the salmon he caught in Alaska. It was white salmon which is rare to get but it is the best. It was soooo good. Hannah loved it and I couldn't believe she was actually eating the salmon. This is good because we have a freezer full of fish. I think we will have some of the halibut for Father's day. Hannah said she is going to get dad a butterfly balloon for his day.

Hannah and I have been going on walks around the neighborhood. I can't tell you how much I enjoy these walks. Anyone who knows Hannah knows she is a talker. She tells me the funniest things on these walks. I swear her imagination is in overdrive. A lot of the time we are in search of treasure...yesterday we found some gold nuggets (really 5 rocks)that we had to bring home to show daddy.

Well gotta go shower...what a lazy morning we have had we will have to make up for by having an active afternoon.

2 Free Hours

Hannah had her first day of Kindermusik camp today. It is 2 hours 1 day a week for 5 weeks. I realized how much you can get done in 2 hours without a 3 year old around. She had a great time. It wasn't a big jump for her as she has been going to Kindermusik since she was 18 mo. old and is very comfortable with Ms. Sonya (her teacher...she's terrific). Her regular Kindermusik class is only 45 minutes long and I stay the whole time. Hannah was so fine with me leaving as I knew she would be it was just Bye Mama. I did get a very nice welcome when I picked her up...she ran to me gave me a big hug and said "I missed you". I have to share the very cute moment when she arrived at camp today. Her boyfriend Evan was there and they have not seen each other since their play date. Hannah gave him big hug and said "Hi Evan, I missed you"...so precious.

Hannah with her treasures from Kindermusik camp. It is a beach theme.

She said "Mama I am a movie star"

Hannah's Haircut/Adoption Update

Hannah's new do

Hannah got her haircut today. I have to thank dear Becky as she does a great job on this very wiggly girl. Anybody that knows Hannah knows it is against her nature to sit still for anything. I swear she probably burns more calories than she takes in just eating as she is in constant motion. The only time I have seen her sit completely still for over an hour was at the circus (although she does surprisingly well on an airplane...Thank God because we travel a lot). So now that she has her new haircut she will be asking everybody she sees "Do you like my haircut?".

Adoption Update

Hannah will not be getting a little sister from China. We are dropping out of the China program. We are done playing games with the communist Chinese government. They are really messing with so many families with their stupid politics. I also fear for many adoption agencies that will be put out of business (ours included as they have a huge number of families pursuing China). We really want to go where there is a need and right now that is Ethiopia. We know this is where God is calling us. Since Hannah knew she was getting a little sister she would talk about China everyday. "Mama are we getting on a plane to get my little sister in China?" About a year ago that all changed she quit talking about China. She kept saying "we are going to Africa". The first time I heard that I was like how does a 2 yr. know about Africa. About a month ago she said to me "Mama I want a little sister from Africa". So we are now pursuing an adoption from Africa. Please keep this next adoption in your prayers.

Blessings

Bliss

The Fishing Trip

My husband and his brother are back from their fishing trip in Alaska (Sitka). I am happy they got to spend this time together. My husband has never been on a vacation without me our entire marriage (nearly 20 yrs. but I know he counts the trips I have taken without him as a vacation LOL). I will share a few photos of the men and their fish tonight and will create a slide show of the trip later (I was blown away by the flowers...yes my husband took photos of the beautiful flowers in Alaska). My husband on the Right with a 26lb King Salmon and his brother on the left

My husband caught a 97Lb. Halibut (to that I say Hallilujah)

Ron's brother with his 87lb halibut...one side of a halibut white and the other side is dark.