Vacation Bible School, Gardening and More - The Walnut Acre Daily June 13-15, 2015

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves, 

 for the rights of all who are destitute.

Speak up and judge fairly;

defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:8-9

TODAY'S QUOTE

There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

This evening was the first evening of vacation Bible school. Doug and I are both assistants in the Pre-K class. We began the evening with all classes in the Family Life Center for worship, games, a short drama and announcements. The theme this year is SonSpark Labs. 

Then the classes went to their individual classrooms for the rest of the evening. It was a bit hectic since it was the first evening but it was also fun. 

YARD AND GARDEN

Saturday we spent quite a bit of time in the garden. It was hot so we did the work in short bursts but I was pleased with what we got done. I planted five rows of potatoes, four rows of onions, and two more rows of turnips. Doug tilled between to rows of the more established plants to knock down the weeds. The kids helped here there between there games in the yard. 

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

This morning we took the kids to play on one of the elementary school playgrounds. It was hot and we didn't stay real long but it was a nice change. 

We took lunch along and ate there before coming home. 

This afternoon I was at my sister's for several hours. Michael took bubbles along to blow. 

It was hot today but the kids still enjoyed playing outside. Some of the things they were play ball games, play with dolls and play with the puppies. 

OUT AND ABOUT

Our out and about the last few days has consisted of grocery shopping, checking out a new Goodwill store, picking up pet supplies at the pet store, stopping at the dollar store, and (the best part) church Sunday morning. 

READING AROUND THE WEB

Do You Need a Fresh Perspective, Mom? at Joy In My Kitchen

Sweets of Sun and Flower: A Collection of Summer Poetry at Flourish

Freedom Friday - When You're Not Enough at Old Things New

Lonely On the Pinnacle of Truth at Living Our Days

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WORDS TO LIVE BY

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of His hands. 

Psalm 19:1

TODAY'S QUOTE

When I admire the wonder of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

WORKING, LEARNING, AND PLAYING TOGETHER

We spent a couple hours at my sister's house this morning learning and playing together. 

After coming home for lunch and quiet time Austin, Michael and I met Doug at McKee (where he works as a machinest) to enjoy an afternoon at the company picnic. 

There were fun activities for both kids and adults. Michael was much more independent and adventurous this year and really, really enjoyed the afternoon. These pictures show just a couple of the things he did today. He played games and won quite a few prizes he was very proud of!

There was lots of good food which is Austin's favorite part of the day. 

And there was the cash vault where, if an employee's name was drawn, they could go in and see how much money they could catch as it was blown around them. Doug's name was drawn and he did catch some cash as well as a gift certificate to the McKee bakery store and a certificate for PTO (paid time off) day.

It was a fun afternoon but it was also very hot and humid. I had thought that maybe when I got home this evening I would work in the garden some more. Instead I came home, took a shower, and sat down, intending to get up and get to work in a few minutes. Then Austin put a movie in and I ended up watching that instead. So, I guess, I'll just plan to work in the garden tomorrow instead. 

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