The Library

One thing that our family is in the habit of doing is going to the library! Shelby started going to storytime in LA when she was about 3 1/2. We had precious librarians that worked hard to teach the children how to care for books while they tried to instill a love for books in each child. Just a few months before we moved to TX, Grant was old enough to go to storytime! What a treat for us on Wednesday mornings! Once we moved to TX, it was over 6 months before we were settled in a home and ready to start exploring new places, like the library! But, we are now hooked! We are so blessed with a great children's section at our library here in Allen! While Grant is in storytime, there is plenty of time for us to look up books, do puzzles, explore on the computer, and watch the fish in the aquarium! If it weren't for the library and the books they provide, our educational experience would not be as exciting! Don't get me wrong, we own many books - but our love for books exceeds our monetary means! HA! Even with all the books they came with our first "school" curriculum, I can't keep enough for Shelby to read! It is amazing where reading can take us!
As you can see, the picture is of Grant holding his 1st library card! He is thrilled! He is only sounding short vowel words right now, but he is well on his way to be an excellent reader ... like his big sister!

5 Years Old!

I can not believe that my oldest son is 5 years old! It was just five years ago that the Lord awakened me with light contractions and three hours later we were holding our first son and the first grandson for our families! We had prayed for a son, in hopes of raising him in the way of the Lord! It is our prayer that he will become a godly young man that will raise a family for the Lord!
This picture was taken this morning as Grant and Daddy were heading out for breakfast! We try to make 5th birthdays special, so today Grant started with some"Daddy/Son time"! What a privilege it is to raise these precious children! I thank the Lord for loaning me this sweet and tender-hearted son!

The Horse Girl

Shelby was finally able to go on her "Horsemanship Day" with Daddy yesterday! We gave this to Shelby for her birthday! I asked her if it was as good as she expected, and she said, "BETTER!" God made some marvelous animals for us to enjoy! What a blessing! I pray she can do more with horses in the future. The Lord has given her a sweet desire for one of His creations!