Spotlight on Malachi

Malachi had a great weekend...

Here are some snapshots that let you peek into it.

In this picture he is holding our kitten "Sleepy" after being reunited

with her- she had disappeared for 6 days.

Malachi always has work to do. 

Usually it is pretend work, but here he is spraying his stains with Shout.

He rode his (well his sister's) bike without training wheels this weekend!

He actually rode by himself for about 20 feet.  What a BIG boy!

Some dinner guests wanted to watch the Nascar race, but I think

Malachi was more interested in it than they were. 

 He spent the evening transforming himself into a race car driver. 

At some point after this picture was taken,

a milk jug helmet was added to the ensemble.

Being a big brother. Asher wants to be just like him.

Thanking God for fun times and good memories made.

Slip and Slide

We went outside to play, but the swings were too hot to sit in, as was the slide. It was a scorcher today and we were about to go back inside, when we remembered the surprise that Mam-Maw had sent us:  a water slide!  It turned out to be a great time outside. 

 The kids had a blast! 

They're saying "Thank You Mam-Maw!"

Yes, Karis changed her bathing suit. 

 Those of you who know her, did you expect anything less?

Reverend Malachi J. Wilson

Tell Me A Story

Today we told stories using these cards:  

 

It is a great pre-reading activity, and the kids really enjoyed it. 

We did it several times today.

First they picked out the cards they wanted to use and thought of a story to tell.

These are the cards Malachi chose:

His story was about a squirrel who stole Banana Pants' ring and then the policeman Owl came and squooshed him and put him in jail.  Karis' stories aren't as easy to retell, and have lots of made up words.

They both recorded their stories on tape and were able to listen to their work!

Asher just wanted to push the buttons on the tape recorder.

Later in the day, Karis wanted to trace her name with the very

special (and off-limits when mom is not with you) permanent marker.

 This next picture I need to explain.  Today they were watching a recorded tv program.  Well, it went off and turned into an infomercial having to do with exercise or something.  Before I realized the show was over and turned the TV off, Malachi saw men with no shirts and big muscles.  So he has been trying to show off his "muscles" all day.  Prior to this picture he flexed and asked me if I could see his bones.  He meant muscles, and I didn't have the heart to tell him that bones was all I really saw.  In this picture he is really proud of his big "muscle" that is popping out.  Again, I just couldn't burst his bubble.  

Thankful today that God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in all my weaknesses.

Seriously?

Seriously?  Did I let my kids go to the grocery store dressed like this?

Yes, I did.  At least the camouflage jacket and the hats were left in the car.

And... Seriously?  Did I really let my kids do this?

Yep, any watery mud hole is irresistible...

Malachi always has work to do...

nothing more fun than mud and tools...

puddle-stomping....

Malachi wanted to be sure I took a picture of his muddy hands.

He was pretty impressed that, though his gloves were a mess, his hands were nice and clean.

We are thanking God for the much needed rain and His abundant grace.

We're Back!

Well, after a couple months of craziness, I finally feel settled enough to blog a little bit.  We are not officially in school again until the fall, but each day will hold learning of its own.  For now, I want to post a few pictures of just some of the MANY, sweet, friends we miss from Mississippi.

And, better late than never... here are some pictures from Easter Sunday.

Opening the Easter basket goodies from Mam-maw and Pap-paw...

We plan on using this blog to allow our families that are so far from us to glimpse into our day-to-day life.  So, though school is not in session, we will try to post a few pictures throughout the week that will give you a peek into The Wilson Quiver... 

We are praising God for His graciousness to us!