Prayers and Encouragement

Well, I have decided to homeschool again (much to Davis' chagrin). He is supportive just skeptical. This will be our 4th year. Peyton has been such a challenge to teach. He attended summer school at a school that specializes in special learning styles. His teacher wasn't sure how he would do in a regular school setting.

What I need from all of you is your prayers and encouragement. I really want to teach my children at home but I feel so inadequate. Here's what you can pray for:

Pray for my attitude toward teaching

Pray for my patience with the kids

Pray for my self disciple problems

Pray for Peyton's attitude toward school

Pray that things begin to "click" for Peyton.

Pray that my kids see Jesus in me all day but especially during school

Peyton Is Home!!

Well Peyton made it home in one piece today. He actually made it home a little earlier than expected. He had a great time. They went swimming, rock wall climbing, tubing in the lake, and lots of other fun stuff. He said he definitely wants to go back again next year. The only disturbing thing is that he didn't take a shower or brush his teeth the entire time. YUCK!!!

Lord Give Me Strength!

I just put my baby boy on a bus headed to church camp until Sat. He is excited but I'm a wreck! He's never been away from home other than with family before. He is growing up way too fast and I don't like it AT ALL! He is going to have so much fun. Please pray that I don't completely fall apart over the next 4 days.

We celebrated the 4th with Davis' family at the deer camp again this year. Not my most favorite place in the world. The whole outdoorsy, one with nature thing totally escapes me. God created air conditioning for a reason. I have to say though that I had a better time than I thought I would. The kids had a absolute BLAST! This was Ava's first July 4th celebration and boy did she celebrate. She ate more than all of the other kids combined, swam in the nasty Pearl River, and gorged herself on watermelon. The other kids spent the day in much the same way as Ava though they didn't get nearly as dirty.

Two of my nieces and my nephew came home with us to spend the night. We dined on a gourmet meal from McDonalds. Davis shot a few fireworks with the kids and they played with a gazillion sparklers. I just finished hosing off Ava and she asked to go night night. A great time was had by all. Happy Birthday America!