Quick Takes Friday

Okay, so I've borrowed this idea from my friend's blog. Here it goes... some quick takes from my week!


1. Last Sunday, we had some friends over that we haven't hung out with in a long while. It was so great to see everyone! We had 7 adults and 8 kids total, with 4 of those kids being 4 y/o's! It was such a wonderful blessing seeing them all play together so well. I look forward to doing that again!

2. We also got to visit with some friends of ours that recently got back from their trip to Hawaii. It was great to see them after them being gone for about a month! She even brought me back some cool fabric. I've already got some ideas about what I am going to make with it!

3. Speaking of fabric, I decided I would finally make a wallet, something I have been wanting to do for a while. My first one was, well... my first one. I've made a couple now, and I think I finally have it perfected! Hawaii fabric wallet? I think so!  =)

4. Last weekend, our son had a friend stay the weekend. I thought it was a great idea, the kids would hang out, play, and what not. But, what I did not take into consideration, was the fact that we are vegetarians, and he is not. We also don't drink cow milk. I think he had it rough that weekend, especially with our family's observance of Sabbath, but he seemed happy. It was nice hosting him.

5. Kids.... wait brothers maybe... They incessantly bicker with each other. Summer is great and all, but there is just too much free time! I'm ready for the formal school year to begin again! Less than 2 months to go!  =)

6. It's not all bad though. They don't always argue and nit-pick at each other. They can be very sweet! Here they are, the 9 y/o teaching the 4 y/o math. Love it! It's times like these that remind me how truly blessed I am!!!!

See the number line?!

7. Of course, we live in Texas, and it's HOT! So, we've been trying to frequent the splash park by our house. It's a great time to be had by all. Even I, you heard right, get to play in the water. Thanks to my super adorable 11 month old daughter! She LOVES the spraying water, and I certainly can't let her roam free with all of those kids running about! So, I too get some relief from the heat.

8. My boys are really enjoying listening to Adventures in Odyssey. They listen in the car and at home, a lot. I enjoy hearing the stories also. My 9 y/o is the one who really, really likes to listen. The first thing he did this morning, was turn it one! And that makes me happy! If you haven't heard of Adventures in Odyssey, it's like a radio show for kids, a Christian one. It has great stories from the Bible and character lessons too. We borrowed the platinum collection from the library. I recommend checking them out!

Well, that's it! Some quick takes from my crazy week. I'm hoping to do this every Friday, so, if you care to know what's been going on in my life, check back here next Friday!