School's out and other things

Introducing our newest member of the family:

Snowball!

Oh my, my little boy isn't so little anymore...  Takes a picture like this to really open your eyes.  He's growing into such a handsome young man, just like his daddy.  

Grace has learned how to sing Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes--over and over and over!  

We have been spending A LOT of time at the river lately.  Kind of giving it a trial run.  God has been tugging at our hearts to downsize our house and free ourselves from attachments to our stuff.   If it happens, there's a good chance we will live in BLR for a while...not exactly roughing it!  LOL  The kids seem to have a great time out there.  Much less house to take care of.  We find ourselves having tons more fun--singing, dancing, playing games, playing outside... We are having so much fun as a family, just take a look at these pictures!

These 2 sisters are a hoot!  They are so full of giggles and hugs!

Ms. Flexible

Mud fight!!!

My man picked blackberries for me.  I made my very first blackberry cobbler.  It was a HIT! 

And this face just brings Joy to my heart... Don't you think she'll fit right in with our family?  I do!

And what post would be complete without a sleeping girl?

Thanks for checking in.  Our 2009-2010 school year is over and I'm busy planning for our next year.  We're taking off a few weeks and then we'll start.  We school year round, but take more frequent breaks. I'll be posting an end of year wrap up and this years schedule soon.  

Fundraiser for SFCV

Roger and Shane
(update--Roger passed away on Tuesday...)

Shane and Roger are 2 precious little boys that are new to SFCV.  They both have VSD, which is a heart defect, and pulmonary hypertension.  They need surgery to help them live.  Their little hearts and lungs are being overworked and if they don't have surgery soon, the damage will be irreparable, possibly fatal.  SFCV, a special needs orphanage, is running low on  medical funds as they have care for many children that need medical attention.   SFCV needs $15,000 to have both of these surgeries done.   These children don't have parents to take care of them when they are sick,

God calls us to care for His children--

**Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.  James 1:27

**I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.  Matthew 25:40

Please join me in changing these children's lives.  We CAN make a difference.  

Check out the beautiful things I am selling.  If you see something you'd like, email me at troyandcharlene93@yahoo.com and I'll pull it for you and we can make delivery arrangements.   I am also happy to ship items if you live out of town (or state!).  

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Jade bracelets

Green jade $15

Yellow (faux) jade $5

Picture 2:  Mirrors $10

(#1 is sold)

Picture 3: Mirrors $10

(#1 & 2 are sold)

Picture 4: small woven purses $8

(top row #2 & 3 are sold)

               Picture 5:  Medium woven purses $12

(top right and bottom left are sold)

Picture 6: Coin Purses $5  (SOLD OUT)

Picture 7:  Silk Purses $15

Picture 8:  Silk Purses $15

Picture 9:  Silk Purses $15

 (the one on the left is SOLD)

Picture 10:  Adjustable bracelets $10

Picture 11:  Adjustable bracelets $10

Picture 12:  Adjustable bracelets $10

Picture 13:  Adjustable bracelets $10

Picture 14:  chunky necklaces (adjustable) $20

Picture 15:  Jade adjustable necklaces $15

Picture 16: Jade Cross necklaces $15

Picture 17:  Yellow box $40 (SOLD)

Picture 18:  Red box  $40

(my favorite!)

Picture 19:  Green box $30 (SOLD)

Picture 20:  Ivory colored box $25

Picture 21:  Black box $25

Silk Scarves $20

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Thank you so much for shopping to benefit the children of SFCV!