Monday, August 16, 2010

The Joyce's Visit Kershaw

We had some very dear friends from North Carolina come to visit us this past weekend, The Joyce's. Chris, Stephnie and Madeline. They came down on Saturday and spent the day with us and went to church with us on Sunday. We had a great time of just hanging out. We really miss them. The kids had a ball together.
Caleb and Madeline had a ball together.
He was such a ladies man already. Oh boy
Caitlyn and Madeline
Chloe and Madeline
The girls dances around and sang songs, they had lots of fun. We went out to dinner Saturday night at one of our favorite places to eat, Sato's Japanese Steakhouse. It is the best.

 Here is Dale and Chris.
The kids being goofy.

My favorite part the brick of rice, yummy.

We were so glad they could come see us and can't wait for them to come visit again. Well I think I caught you up on mostly everything. We had a pool party/birthday party for the girls this past week and now school has started. My job search continues. I have a second interview tomorrow morning at Palmetto Heart Hospital over in Columbia so I really hope it works out. I think I would love to work in the unit there. So just continue to pray that God will place me where He would have me. Until next time.

Jill

Start of a new school year

Well the kids are back in swing with a new school year. Chloe started 2nd grade today and Caitlyn started kindergarten. They are now back to a traditional school year and not year round. They are attending Kershaw Elementary School. Chloe's teacher is Mrs. Gardner and Caitlyn's is Mrs. King. They are both excited to start school. It is so hard to believe that I have 2 children in elementary school. Time sure does fly.
Dale loves to take pictures so here is Chloe in front of the school sign. We are the Bulldogs.
Chloe with all her school supplies in her class at her desk. Can you tell she is just a little apprehensive?
This is Chloe and Mrs. Gardner.
Chloe and Mrs.Gardner
Caitlyn was so excited to get to go to school today. Since she is in kindergarten she only went for a few hours today and then will go on Thursday and all students will attend Friday. They have a staggered entry. So I went along with her today for her orientation.
She was ready to go with her backpack and all.

When we got to her classroom she was really shy and would barely talk to anyone.

She did not like me taking the pictures. Here she is faking a smile just so I could get a picture. By the end of the day she was starting to warm up to Mrs. King and the other students. She will be fine once she gets to go each day. She is still talking about it now.
Both girls seemed to have a great time at their new school and meeting new friends. Overall it was a very successful day.

Saddle Ridge Ranch at Oak Ridge Baptist Church

I had the distinct opportunity this year to get to teach the 3-5 yr old class. I knew from the start this was going to be a crazy and fun week. Each night we had more children and a  little more chaos but we ended up having a blast. We were all tired by Friday night, but had a great time singing, playing and learning about God. I had 18 children a couple nights and no less then 15. It was pure craziness, but fun. I thank God for those who teach day care on a regular basis. Whooo, I was wore slap out. Here are a few pictures of the week. It was such a great theme and I loved decorating my room. Thanks so much to Shaw Heights Baptist Church in Sumter for allowing us to use their decorations. It made my room rockin.
Chloe being a cowgirl. 

This is the kids playing one of the games during recreation time. They had to use water bottles and shoot the cups off the wall. They loved playing this game. They were real cowpokes.

Here they are learning the theme song for Saddle Ridge Ranch.
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Hannah and Chloe eating before class.
This is one of the pictures of the class when most of everyone was sitting on the carpet. That didn't last long :)

 
Caleb thought he was the horse in this picture. He loved playing with this saddle.

I had to come up with a way for all the little ones to stay in line and together, so I took a green rope and tied bandannas on it and they each held onto it. Thank God for the rope.

Finally I was able to catch him long enough to get a picture.
If you look closely at this picture compared to one earlier it is hilarious. Especially if you look at Caitlyn's face. That is how I felt some nights.
Cale loved this big horse.


One of the  nights for recreation we were able to toss water balloons. It was hilarious to watch the kids throw their balloons and then the look on their faces when they burst. Caleb and Caitlyn were a pair.

We ended the week with a family night. We had hot dogs and hamburgers and we were going to swim but it stormed that night. So instead of swimming we went bowling. The kids had a great time as well as their pastor. See Dale pretending to know how to bowl :)
When it was all said and done we had a great week at VBS, 2 kids made decisions for Christ and lots of seeds were planted. It was great.

Jill

Chloe's 7th birthday

This is the house we worked on as a mission project.

Chloe celebrated her 7th birthday on August 7th. We had ended our VBS and worked on a mission project that morning at a nearby house. After that we went out to The Outback for Chloe's birthday dinner. She was so excited. Here she is eating some  yummy cheese fries.
She had some ice cream and we sang Happy Birthday to her. She shared it with her brother and sister. They all enjoyed it.
We are so thankful for the gift God has given us in Chloe. She has such a sweet spirit about her. I pray that she grows to know Him and serve Him all her life. This is my prayer for her.

Friday, August 6, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAITLYN

We celebrated Caitlyn's 5th birthday on August 4th. It is so hard to believe that she is 5 years old and about to start kindergarten. God has truly blessed us. Caitlyn has such a sweet spirit about her. She will pray when we eat and she is just so specific and sincere with her prayer. I love her so much and thank God daily for her sweet presence in my life. We let her pick where to have her birthday lunch. She chose Olive Garden.


Caitlyn has been asking for months for a zhu zhu pet for her birthday. I had never even heard of zhu zhu pets. So here is Caitlyn and Chloe with their new pets. Chloe got her present a couple days early. Tomorrow is her birthday.

The 3 little munchkins.

I am ready to go mom. Got my purse, now let's go shopping.
We have had VBS this week, so we have been extremely busy and tired. I will do a separate post on that with pictures. On her birthday Caitlyn was able to be one of the flag bearers at VBS.
So thankful for my family. Check back for more on the Myers.
Jill