Charis could so be in a commercial!Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Fall Camping
Charis' school reserves a large camping site for all the parents and kids in the Fall and Spring at Pedernales Falls. Kris, Charis and I went on Saturday and stayed till Sunday morning. Charis was so excited about camping and particularly about the tent. So I set up the tent while they unloaded the car.
She immediately wanted to hang out in it and even suggested a nap so that she could be in it.
Of course she could not sleep and it was hot inside the tent so after ten minutes or so we convinced her to go swimming with us at the river. There were several kids that she knew from her class and lots of running around. We also enjoyed swimming, a potluck and ending the night with singing, dancing and a little treasure hunt in the dark.
We did learn one very important lesson for next time ... it is really important to have a "cool, fun" light for the kids after it gets dark. Charis was very attracted to everyone's lights. She was very good considering how hard it must have been to be one of the only kids without a light. She had more self control and restraint then I knew possible. And I was very grateful when a dad that had extras gave one to Charis.
We all had a great time on Charis' first camping adventure and will definitely do it more.
She immediately wanted to hang out in it and even suggested a nap so that she could be in it.
Of course she could not sleep and it was hot inside the tent so after ten minutes or so we convinced her to go swimming with us at the river. There were several kids that she knew from her class and lots of running around. We also enjoyed swimming, a potluck and ending the night with singing, dancing and a little treasure hunt in the dark.
We did learn one very important lesson for next time ... it is really important to have a "cool, fun" light for the kids after it gets dark. Charis was very attracted to everyone's lights. She was very good considering how hard it must have been to be one of the only kids without a light. She had more self control and restraint then I knew possible. And I was very grateful when a dad that had extras gave one to Charis.We all had a great time on Charis' first camping adventure and will definitely do it more.
Friday, September 04, 2009
First Day of School
Charis 1st day of school. We were all excited as we got ready.
A few new things that she needed for school with her name stitched in them by Mommy.
Kris and I rode our bikes pulling Charis in the trailer.
Some family photos...
Of course, she did great! Said goodbye with hugs and kisses and went right into her class with no fear!
Peeking in to catch a glimpse.
Kris and I rarely get time alone and we had three hours. Since I did not want to ride back up the hill, we got breakfast at a little Mexican restaurant. Then we rode our bikes a little and took the bus to the library. We got back in just enough time to get Charis a flower. 
They are suppose to walk out and sit on the bench until their name is called and then give Ms. Melanie a hug and goodbye and then greet us. Which seems really hard on the first day. Charis did great.
She ran to me first but then turned around to hug Ms. Melanie.
A flower for Charis.
She loved her first day and had a lot of fun!
A few new things that she needed for school with her name stitched in them by Mommy.
Kris and I rode our bikes pulling Charis in the trailer.
Some family photos...
Of course, she did great! Said goodbye with hugs and kisses and went right into her class with no fear!
Peeking in to catch a glimpse.
Kris and I rarely get time alone and we had three hours. Since I did not want to ride back up the hill, we got breakfast at a little Mexican restaurant. Then we rode our bikes a little and took the bus to the library. We got back in just enough time to get Charis a flower. 
They are suppose to walk out and sit on the bench until their name is called and then give Ms. Melanie a hug and goodbye and then greet us. Which seems really hard on the first day. Charis did great.
She ran to me first but then turned around to hug Ms. Melanie.
A flower for Charis.
She loved her first day and had a lot of fun!Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Getting pedals back
Charis has been learning to steer and balance on her bike with no pedals for a while. And she has been asking for her pedals back so that she can go fast. 
Kris and Charis worked on it together and put pedals back on her bike.
She loves working in the workshop with daddy and was so very proud to get pedals on her bike.
Kris and Charis worked on it together and put pedals back on her bike.
She loves working in the workshop with daddy and was so very proud to get pedals on her bike.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Playground and trucks
We went to the playground with Liam and Sommer but half way through, the city started planting some very large trees with big trucks. 
So the kids all just stopped to stare.
So the kids all just stopped to stare.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Friends from Japan
A friend of Skot's and now ours came to visit us from Japan. Peter and his daughter Momo were so fun to play with for a few days.
Charis was actually running a fever on the first day but she still had to run and play just to show Momo everything. Making crafts...hats and braclets with Mommy while the guys went to the store.
Watching a movie in English that Momo has only seen in Japanese (My Neighbor Totoro).
The next day was just as filled with water gun fights and water table fun.
Fireworks!
And even shared bedtime routine with book, song and dream story.
We loved having them here. We can't wait to start writing letters to Momo in Japan.Friday, August 14, 2009
VBS
Meagan, our friend and Elias' mom was signing Elias up for VBS this week and talked me into having Charis go too. She even paid for and helped take Charis because of my work schedule. Thanks Meagan! It was a great week for both kids. 
They did not get to be in the same class but after the first day or so it was not really an issue. Charis' class sang songs and danced, next was stories, then went outside to play, had snacks and arts and crafts, and then more songs with the whole VBS.
I let her up on the stage and then all the kids wanted to. Oops!
I was nervous at first because she really wanted to be in Elias' class and even cried the first day (which is really really not like her). But it turned out to be a lot of fun and even some good lessons about God.
Background before the related story: Charis has asked questions to me like where is your daddy? Can I meet your daddy? How come your daddy does not live with Nana? So for a long time I would always answer that I don't have a daddy and that I did not ever know him. But she did not stop asking. So one day I told her the same thing but added that he died. Just trying to be honest. Now she walks around telling everyone that will listen including strangers that her mommy's daddy is dead. And isn't that so sad. Which I really do not like cause then I have to explain that it happened a long time ago and it is not that sad and I did not know him.
The real story: So on the last day of VBS, we were getting in the car and she really excitingly says "Mommy did you know that God is your daddy too, so it is not sad because you do have a daddy that is alive." She was so happy for me and I loved it, I gave her hugs and kisses, tried not to cry and said I love you. She responded with "I love you too and God loves you and me and everyone. And I want to be God's friend and God's friends love everyone too."
I love Charis so much and am very proud of the little girl she is becoming.
They did not get to be in the same class but after the first day or so it was not really an issue. Charis' class sang songs and danced, next was stories, then went outside to play, had snacks and arts and crafts, and then more songs with the whole VBS.
I let her up on the stage and then all the kids wanted to. Oops!
I was nervous at first because she really wanted to be in Elias' class and even cried the first day (which is really really not like her). But it turned out to be a lot of fun and even some good lessons about God.
Background before the related story: Charis has asked questions to me like where is your daddy? Can I meet your daddy? How come your daddy does not live with Nana? So for a long time I would always answer that I don't have a daddy and that I did not ever know him. But she did not stop asking. So one day I told her the same thing but added that he died. Just trying to be honest. Now she walks around telling everyone that will listen including strangers that her mommy's daddy is dead. And isn't that so sad. Which I really do not like cause then I have to explain that it happened a long time ago and it is not that sad and I did not know him.The real story: So on the last day of VBS, we were getting in the car and she really excitingly says "Mommy did you know that God is your daddy too, so it is not sad because you do have a daddy that is alive." She was so happy for me and I loved it, I gave her hugs and kisses, tried not to cry and said I love you. She responded with "I love you too and God loves you and me and everyone. And I want to be God's friend and God's friends love everyone too."
I love Charis so much and am very proud of the little girl she is becoming.
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