First day of school 2012

Neelah started kindergarten in Miss Canter's class and Finn started second grade in Mrs Arnett's class. Neelah's most exciting part of the day was catching the bus. There were no tears shed by anyone only excitement. Savvy was a little sad that she was left behind but she is eager to begin pre school at St James in another week. 

Mom's Prayer On the First Day of School

Here we are again, Lord. Their backpacks are loaded and their faces are scrubbed and their lunch boxes are full.
And I know you'll walk with them, Lord. You always do. But a mom still has to ask.
Will You walk with them?

Will You whisper to them what they need to hear, when I'm not there to whisper it?
Will You please, oh please, cover their school with the protection only You can give, and will You keep harm far away?
Will You make their minds strong and ready to learn?
Will You help them understand that hard work honors the One who created them?
Will You guide their teachers, giving them patience and wisdom and creativity and more patience?
Will You bless them for their efforts?
Will You love all those children there, the ones whose lunch boxes aren't full, the ones who feel alone?
Will You teach my children to be kind and unselfish and to love those who are different from them?
Will You point them back toward home just as soon as you can?
Lord, I give them to You today and everyday, trusting them to Your care.
In Jesus' name, Amen

A little Neelah and Brody time

Sibling Love

These two cant get enough of Brody!

Keegan gets really jealous when anyone else holds Brody. He is constantly stopping whatever he is doing to give Brody a kiss on the forehead. Keegan always helps take wet diapers to the trash and can often be found trying to shove a pacifier in Brody's mouth.