But just look at him in these photos...you can just SEE his personality, right?? Or is it just me?? I must say, this boy has REALLY grown into an exceptional young man! He's come a LONG way. We still have a LONG way to go...but we will get there...eventually....together. We are SO very proud of him. It is just unbelievable that he will be turning 10 years old in just a couple months. They just grow up way to fast. I have yet to find that sure fire way to slow them down...unfortunately.
Monday this week, after dropping Arlee off at work, we headed over to Chick-fil-a for lunch...and guess who was able to join us...
After lunch, the boys and I headed to The Dollar Tree and Micheal's for some things we needed for our upcoming homeschool Valentine's Party. We are all very excited about it! There will be friends there we haven't seen in a long, long time...we are looking forward to connecting with them again, and getting caught up! There will also be families there we have never met before...so we are happy for the chance to make new friends! Each of the kids has to have about 90 cards to exchange...they've been working very hard on getting them all ready! They will be playing games, doing a craft, eating snacks, and just having a great time together with a group of some truly magnificent families! It is just so heartwarming!
Tuesday, Arlee babysat for a friend for the first time...and she LOVED it! I'm telling you this girl is just a natural when it comes to little kids! I can see her...some way, some how...teaching in her future! Teaching ART, probably! She is now very excited because her friend is very talented at sewing...so Arlee talked with her, and bartered her babysitting for some sewing lessons! Arlee can't wait to get started! Not only will she get some know how on the sewing, but also getting to hang out with her friend as well! I'm very impressed with my beautiful daughter...that she is able to trade her skills for things that she needs/wants. And is very willing to work for them. She definitely makes her Mama proud!
Tuesday evening there was an event at a local library called Love Stinks...I signed up Arlee & Frost for it...and a few of their homeschool friends were able to go as well. I can not even describe how much these two just love getting the chance to hang out with their friends. They are all so very special to them. On the agenda for the even was making black duct taped roses. {I've been trying to upload a picture of them, but for some reason either my computer or this site is not cooperating with me...so I guess I'll have to show you at a later time.} I love them!! They are "planted" in my pen/pencil holder on my desk so I can see them everyday!
What a blessing my family is!!
