Outward profession of inward faith...

Our church had their annual swim party and baptism at Shepherd pool. This time Jacob and Samantha both decided to be baptized.  We have talked with them several times over the past couple of years about getting baptized but waited for God to put the desire in their hearts...and this was the time. They both were excited to make this very public profession of their faith. It was a blessing to Shane and I as we have been watching them make their faith in God real. I have seen so much growth in both of their hearts and am assured that they are seeking and following the leading of the Holy Spirit. Shane was able to assist in the baptism which was equally honoring for us.

Family Fun Night

Straight

I have been totally uninspired these days when in comes to Hannah's hair...maybe it is the heat...maybe just what happens when hair becomes your hobby. After talking with my gorgeous sister in law over the weekend I thought I would like to try to a straight look for the first time. She offered me her straightening comb and armed with my flat iron I got busy...

First...washed, detangled and ultra moisturized. Got to tame those curls...

Then I began to section out the hair. After watching a Youtube video I knew I needed to blow dry first, then begin to straighten.

First section blow dried, and straightened with the comb. It was after this that I realized I needed both my flat iron and straightening comb.

Whole back half done. At this point I was really happy with how it was turning out but as time began to move on the hair began to shrink up and some of the curl started coming back.

The final product...she is happy but this mama is not. Sooooo, I will have to do a bit more research and find out what I am doing wrong, or maybe her curls just won't ever be straight.

After I took this picture I pulled it into two puff balls and she looked pretty cute. I will say one thing her hair is super soft right now! It feels great even though it may not be the desired look I was going for.

2nd and 4th grade!!!

Today our big kids went back to school. Samantha started 2nd grade and Jacob 4th. One was way more excited to go back than the other...(it was Samantha). She has a desire to learn, learn and learn some more. Jacob has a great teacher this year I know he will have tons of success and grow in confidence. Oh, and my feet were doing a happy dance.

Our Pre-kindergarteners start after Labor Day...

Hotdog?

I was changing my nephew's diaper and Leah came over to me and asked...

"Mom, that a hotdog in dy-per?

I almost died laughing...

"No honey, that is not a hotdog is his diaper."

A 10yr old's birthday party

Birthday celebration at Chase Field

We were lucky enough to have the Dbacks home on Jacob's birthday so we invited two friends and have a BLAST!!! Those boys were goofy and full of energy...and although we didn't win we screamed "BEAT LA" as loud as we could. The crowd was electric which just made the birthday celebration even more fun.