Dimples

Thank you, God, for the delicious dimples you put on my son.

Bee & Boo

 

When my Bee was about 3 years old, she became quite serious about her desire for a baby sister.  I told her she needed to pray about it, tell God how much she'd like a baby sister, and trust that He would do what was best.  Apparently she needed a baby sister.  God gave her our little Boo as a slightly belated-birthday present.  These two peas-in-a-pod are exactly 4 years and 6 days apart.  

As my dear friend keeps reminding me, God delights in every detail of our lives.  Oh to be like children who delight to be delighted in.

Bug's New Room

Our growing girl received a room of her own for her 13th birthday present.  She's in heaven!

At her newly-built-by-Daddy desk

A little more of the room...

This dresser belonged to her Grampa's parents.  What a gift!!

Bug & Boo on her big, puffy new bed.  She looooovvves it!  So does little sister Boo!

 Bug says hi to her best friends, J & A, and "I wish you were here!!"

Family Game

Gramma with Bee & Boo

Last night we had my m-i-l over for supper, and invited her to stay afterward for a game of Mexican Rummy. First hand: 2 sets; Bug(13) was out before I could even pick up my cards! Second hand: 1 set, 1 run. Continued...

3rd: 2 runs

4th: 3 sets

5th: 2 sets, 1 run -- Son(9) gloated that he was dealt a perfect hand and would be down so quick it would make our heads spin. Didn't quite happen. Couldn't get the "one card" he needed, so most were down before he went out.

6th: 2 runs, 1 set

7th: 3 runs, all different suits, must lay all cards down, no discard -- Gramma (m-i-l) won!!

Shocking thought -- do you realize how few American households were likely to be enjoying a multi-generational family game last night??  What a loss.  Such a simple joy!