Centers

In kindergarten this year, Rose is learning how to spell and read.  Her teacher is having the class sound words out to figure out how to spell them.  In addition, Rose has different "centers" in her class for different subjects: Math Center, Reading Center, Game Center, Art Center, Computer Center, etc.

Rose had a friend come over tonight (we are babysitting) and Rose decided to make different "centers" throughout the house with activities for them to do, should her friend want to.  Here are the signs she made with her various centers.

"Airplane For Vacation Center"

 "Art Center"

"Rest Center" 

 "Vacation Center"

 "Dress Up Center"

"Movie and Book Center"

Faith

This week, everywhere I look, there seems to be a message about faith.  I think God is trying to tell me something.  Maybe I should quit being stubborn and listen.  Below are some quotes I have read this week and are really speaking to my soul:

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.  Hebrews 11:1

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." – Martin Luther King Jr.


"So it's important to have faith.  How do we get our faith to grow?  By reading and believing the word of God, and applying it to our daily life situations, by praying for others and seeing their situations change, and by simply allowing God to take us through hard times and good times.  This will grow our faith." 

Happy New Year!

Welcome 2012!

We had a great night ringing in the New Year with some FABULOUS friends the Lord has blessed us with. As the ladies were sitting around the table, we shared what our goals for 2012 are, (I don't seem to follow through with resolutions).

Some of my goals for 2012
Financial:

• Pay off at least 2 bills.
• Start the homestudy study for our adoption.
• Get gazelle serious with our budget and finances (Dave Ramsey).

Personal/Fitness:

• Exercise at least 3 days a week.
• Fill out and turn in paperwork for my US Citizenship.
• Strengthen the friendships I have with others.
• Make more time for crafting and enjoy the process, not just finishing the project.

Spiritual:

• Read my bible at least 3-4 days a week.  

So, there you have it.  I'm told if you write your goals down, you are more likely to succeed.  They are now written down and I have goals to reach for this year.

Hope your 2012 is the best year yet!