Kids Against Hunger

So proud of my kids (and everyone for that matter) for doing such a great job helping pack food to be shipped to Nicaragua.  Our church is involved in missions in Nicaragua where we have teams that visit frequently.  Last year one of the teams actually served some of the food that was packed right from inside our church.  The team had bigger goals this year, and moved to a local high school to do the packing.  300 gathered in the school cafeteria and packed 45,108 meals in just three hours. Those meals included the 1,000,000th meal packed by NiCE/Kids Against Hunger-Highland since September 2009.The school kids in Nicaragua will be happy and blessed to receive what loving hands packed for them today.  “Chicken, veggie, soy, rice!” The kids even got to try a sample of what was in the mix and they LOVED it!  I feel like it is important for the kids to be involved with projects like this.  I want them to know that the world isn’t a perfect place but they can help make a difference in the lives of others; even at such a young age.  We know that there are things, people, and places locally that need help too and our church definitely recognizes that as well.  LUMC strives to address these needs by branching out their missions both near and far.  I’m glad my family can help; even by doing just the simple things like patting a bag of rice flat.  The kids were EXCITED about helping and it was so cute to watch them get to work. 

Daffodils

Doesn’t everyone get this dressed up to sweep dirt out of the driveway?  Our little Haleigh…no surprises here!!    And barefoot to  boot!

The Boys

These pics are a little late getting into the mix.  I forgot I took them and discovered them when I went to clean up one of my thumb drives!  Glad I found them!    Proud to know each one of these special men and blessed to have them as a part of my family. 

Proud of you, Chris, for your decision to become a Mason. I know it is an honor for you to be amongst such a prestigious and honorable group of men.  So glad that PapPap AND Great PapPap were able to be here to witness and share in your accomplishments! 

She was getting some dance lessons fro
 Great pap pap. :$ 

I love this pic of Pap Pap tickling his grand babies. They were all having fun. 

Maw, this pic is for you. This is my helaboris. Not sure I spelled that right. :)

Oh boy!!  Haleigh is officially on a booster seat. She is beyond excited. 

This is James. He fell asleep on the couch. He started chewing as if he had gum in his mouth...cracked me up!!

I have other pictures to share.  But I am beat and ready for bed.  The evening was a lot of fun.  It was such joy to watch the Dad's and their Daughters.  A group of truly fabulous fathers...especially this one...

Lots of iphone pics!

This first set of pics is from “Boat Regatta” night at Awana. Each kid got a small white boat to bring home and they decorated their boats however they wanted.  Imagine that Haleigh’s was pink!!  They had so much fun.  James loved watching (he’s not old enough for Awana yet).  The kids put their boats in the water and they raced by blowing behind them with a straw.  You’ll notice captain Bob in the pic…the kids still talk about him!

Doesn’t everyone eat lunch with goggles on?!

The kids had their own carts…take note of Jamesy’s cart…4 boxes of cookies appeared…lol!

The kids at the movies!! What a fun time.  Colton was soo excited!

James and Haleigh both got their own carts today. They picked up all sorts of stuff. At one point James had 4 boxes of cookies. Lol.  I had to watch my ankles. They might be bruised from getting hit!!

And his time he has a friend to help him dry his hair. So sweet!!