Author and Finisher

* The kids came up Sunday Night. We ate on the porch and braved the sun and the flies. Jason got so excited baking cookies and topping them with ice cream and hot fudge. He likes to have his dessert right after dinner. I love enthusisam. Both Nichole and Tom have hurt back right now. Backs are always so slow to heal. I am wishing them more speed. I love it when we take time to talk about the kids and all they are doing. Everyone is busy.
* I had such fun having the kids sleep over. Thank you Kim and Nic for sharing.We had to chase flies in the loft with the vacuum. Everyone ended up sleeping all over. Katy and Abbie in my room, Tyler and Max wanted the couch, Lucy wanted me to sleep with her in a cubby, a little tight, Shawn in the sleigh bed, and Emilee and Jenny in the bedroom down stairs. I walked around after they were all asleep and loved them with my eyes. We had muffins in the Messing Tree for breakfast and made lip gloss for the big girls. What a grand Labor Day for me!
* I love how Madison is gentle with Millie in this picture, and how her skirt is hiked up in the back. I like the movement in Emilee's shirt. I can feel the warmth of the sand on their feet.
*"Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. . . " Hebrews 12:2

Happy Birthday McKinnley!!! You are double cute! I am trying to figure out this new blog stuff and my computter keeps losing the internet, but for the moment things are looking mighty fine. You are a marvel and I love you! Can't wait to come see you! I want to hear many juicy details about your life.