First Day

First Grade started today for Grace and Sophie. I think it is cute that they chose to wear matching outfits. For the first time in their 6 years they will not be together during the day. The time to put them in separate classes came a little earlier then I expected, but both girls are ready. The only problem so far is that Grace's class has a pet rabbit and Sophie's has no pets at all.

Love

As any self respecting, Jane Austen reading young girl, I always imagined that at some point in my future I would receive  poems of love written just for me.  I had no idea that the author of these poems would be my 6 year old daughter. I found this on my bedside table last night.

Translation:

Oh my love,
Oh my love it shines like a bird
it shines like a dove
My love is so bright
it could just light up the night

Love, Sophie

Seriously...how sweet is that?!

1940's Color Photos

If any of  you are interested, my friend Cyndie posted a really interesting link on her blog of color photos from the Great Depression. I think they are amazing! You can check out her blog at SwindleFun on my links or click here.


http://extras.denverpost.com/archive/captured.html

Under the Weather

Sophie has been sick the past few days. When I noticed that she was laying down on the couch instead of playing one afternoon I asked if she felt ok. Her answer was, "Well, I don't feel like eating any candy." I had to laugh! The girl is a sugar fiend!

Brave Girls

"Being brave might be just getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other. Brave might be learning a new skill or starting a new business or starting over later in life when you thought the struggling would be over. Brave is caring for elderly parents with love and patience and self-sacrifice. Brave is doing HARD things with grace and dignity and growth and joy and yes, even with humor. Brave is figuring out what is most important to you, and then being fiercely protective of that in your life. Brave is turning your back on what the world tells you is most important and turning your heart toward what you know is really important. Brave is doing the right thing. Brave is having the courage to be your 100% authentic self."        Kathy Wilkins




My SIL was lucky enough to go to Brave Girls Camp recently in Idaho. If you are interested you can check out their website. I love the idea of labeling myself as a Brave Girl. I also love this definition of what it means to be brave. I feel uplifted and inspired after spending some time looking at the Brave Girls Club info. So inspired that after I write this I am going to go be brave and tackle organizing the closet where I have been storing my kids outgrown and out of season clothing. 


PS - Mom, I think you are incredibly brave to become a missionary!