I don't know where he learned it, but he woke up on his birthday and kept saying,"surprise!"
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Bloom where you're planted~
It's no surprise that our move to California was difficult for Mikayla. She left many BFF's and a great school she loved. She was in an award winning middle school choir and was looking forward to her class trip to Jamestown. That being said, she was also very excited to be closer to California family and the beach and knew she would make friends fast. She excelled at homeschooling, but was very excited to start her last semester of 5th grade at her new school in January. Even though that meant going back to elementary school since in Indy elementary is only thru 4th grade. She also had to learn a whole new math curriculum! For someone who is as creative as Mikayla, math just doesn't come as easily.
Despite everything, she jumped right in to church activities like Awana and Willy Wonka. She joined Sr. Chorus at her new school and even got a solo for the end of the year performance. Her solo was in "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from the Lion King. On top of that, she received the President's Award for Education! She got a letter from Obama and a certificate and pin. She now has letters from two Presidents! She had to make a little speech at the presentation and she talked about fairness. She said how her new classmates were kind to her when she was new at school and that showed fairness. We couldn't be more proud of our sweet girl!
Her new BFF!
Performing "Lion King." Zach told her her solo was beautiful!
She was also accepted into a private Christian school in our area that is difficult to get into. She had to do an interview, take a 3 hour test, and answer several essay questions. Last week she auditioned for the intermediate middle school choir at that school and after hearing her sing for about 2 minutes the director ended the audition and came out and told us she made the choir! She was on cloud nine. Mikayla and I have talked a lot about God's plan for her life and how we didn't understand why he was taking her away from so many beloved things in Indy. We both have been in awe at the amazing things God has brought into her life in the past 6 months.
This week we will celebrate her graduation from 5th grade at her "Culmination Ceremony" and it is more than just an ending for her. It is only the beginning of her life here and I know she will continue to bloom where she has been planted.
We all love you so much sweet girl!
We can't wait to see what else God has in store for you!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Landen's Dedication~
On Mother's day we dedicated Landen to the Lord. All my babies have had their dedications on Mother's day and it is just so special to me. Really it doesn't change anything. It is just us saying publicly that we will do our best to teach Landen about God and Jesus and ask the church to help us in that endeavor. I guess what we are saying is, "Hey, we have another baby and we don't quite know what we are doing here, so if you see us stumbling a bit jump in there and help us, okay??" Seriously though, it's nice to know we are not alone because it can be overwhelming sometimes.
Our pastor really wanted to hold Landen and I tried to pass him over but he was just not having it. He was pretty upset that I tried to give him to a stranger, but was fine a few seconds later. Our church is like 3000 people so we don't know our pastor personally yet, but he was born in Indiana, so he and Landen are both Hoosiers!
We purposely didn't name him Alex(wasn't really in the running anyway) so that he would never have the chance to marry a girl Alex. What do you know the little girl dedicated right after us was Landyn, a girl.=) Oh, well!
We pray you grow to know and love the Lord all the days of your life.
"God has created everything for his own purposes." -Proverbs 16:4a.
This is your life verse. The verse that God gave me when I was first pregnant with you and I believe it with my whole heart. God brought you in to our family exactly when he wanted to and He has an amazing plan for your life. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things he will do through you. You have already brought us more joy, love, and happiness than we ever could have imagined. We love you baby do!
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