PJ Party

Sweet Dave has had a tough week! This week he had a college ministry and sanctification class each day from 9-4 which leads into his Hebrew class this weekend, tonight from 6-9 and all day tomorrow. So we girls decided we'd have a PJ party! After a quick (and early) bath we headed to Harris Teeter in our PJs to pick up the essentials....rice krispies and marshmallows!

This was Celia's first time making rice krispy treats. She's a natural!

Bennett's first bite

and the chef enjoying her gooey goodness

By the end of it Bennett was covered!

Backyard Bible Club

This week was absolutely exhausting but ever so worth it! It was my first experience working with Backyard Bible Club (at the Mendenhalls'). I was the game girl and sweated it out for 2 hours each day in 90 degree weather trying to share some spy-love games with the kiddos. It was quite a challenge at times but I am amazed by the kids in our group. I really enjoyed getting to know them and seeing the many talents of the women (and men) of Uptown Church! Celia has learned a lot of Scripture this week and has especially loved the songs and story times.

Secret Agent Karahaha scopes the scene

and here with a little help from Austin

Special Agent Sunshine talking with R4

The biblical spies themselves, "Joshua and Caleb"

Celia cooling off with some water

pops in the park

It was rained out but dave and I attempted to enjoy "pops in the park" this past sunday night. Here's a picture of our pre-storm party!

we miss you!

A little over a week ago our dear friends, Matt, Kristen, and Owen Purdy, moved to Richmond for Matt to help pastor West End Presbyterian Church. Here's group shot of our last big group hangout....

This is ladies' night at Red Rocks. We shared dessert and reviewed our years of friendship. God truly blessed us richly in our time in Charlotte! These women are the ones I've prayed with every Thursday morning and are my heart here in Charlotte---

The guys, that day to celebrate their final days decided to brew a championship batch of beer. Its yet to be bottled but that will happen soon and I'm sure Dave will post about it!

the recital

Celia has enjoyed her ballet class this past semester and today was the culmination! She performed in her recital held at the Blumenthal in Uptown. It was such a fun day!

Before the show, at home getting in the zone

counting down til we got in the car

and on stage! she's the second from the left

here she is on the far right

a picture with some sweet friends who came for the show!

during the show Bennett was pretty much on-the-go

but here she is loving on Mr. Owen

Celia after the recital with her flowers!

The group outside the Blumenthal

and afterwards we celebrated at one of Celia's favorite places, Chic-fil-a

This is a little video of the girls starting their jumps. They are dancing to "you've got a friend in me." Celia is the second from the left. It's a little hazy but you can see ok!