Monday, August 11, 2008

Summertime Fun


Today we were able to meet with friends at our local Six Flags theme park again. It was practically perfect weather with little to no crowds thanks to a summer thunderstorm with hail prediction that never panned out.

The kids had an excellent time playing at the Skull Island waterpark area while the dads got to brave the more adventurous thrill rides.
We did officially begin school this week with our new Monday through Thursday schedule and already I think we are going to love the flexibility this will provide.

VBS Castle Fun Fair

When we returned from Florida, our church was holding VBS with a Swords and Shields theme. At the end of the week a Castle Fun Fair was held which the children all attended with great excitement. What a time of spiritual refreshment and blessing this week was as the parents were treated to a mini retreat that featured the Herbster's while the children were in VBS. It is always good to be reminded and encouraged to continue right living and to practice Bible-based parenting. Whenever I am tempted to let up, I can always look around at society as a whole and consider, "How is man's way working out?" and that gives me all the prodding I need to stand fast.
In constant pursuit...
The Homestylemom