365Project.2014 | Week 46

We're back! :) We were glad that a week that started out rather brisk ended with much more comfortable temperatures. :) A particularly fun end to our week was receiving the pictures from our family photo session a couple weeks ago ... so excited about how they turned out! Christmas gifts, here we come! :)

Day 306. The temperatures, they did drop below 40 degrees ... bring out the parkas! :) With my northern roots, I say that somewhat facetiously ... but not much. ;) We affectionately named this Abby's "penguin suit." :) 

We're blessed to enjoy some beautiful color right out our front door!

Day 307. It was Bible character night at Bible club this week ... meet Methuselah and Miriam. :)

And behind the camera is a (more than) somewhat frazzled Mommy with a dining room and kitchen resembling a hurricane-torn Hobby Lobby ... ;)

Day 308. I am SO blessed to have such wonderful helpers with Abby!

She loves attention and blesses us with lots of coos, smiles, and "conversation" when we provide it. :)

Day 309. Matthew thought Abby would enjoy listening to his firetruck book ... she did. :) (And he did a very good job of "reading" it as well!) :)

Later she fell asleep sucking her fingers while helping Mommy make lunch ... 

Day 310. She loves all of Peter's silly faces and the games he plays with her. :)

And this sky was one of dozens of reminders that God cares about the little things. Due to a schedule change, our friends were not able to bring Hannah home from piano lessons this week (something which is a HUGE blessing most weeks!!!) So I was anticipating trying to keep two active boys and an infant quiet and still in someone else's home (or in the van) on a particularly cold and drizzly day. However, just before Hannah's lesson, the sky started to clear, and the weather was pleasant enough that the boys were able to run and play outside while Abby was (unusually!!) content in her car seat. I was blessed and encouraged. ♥

Day 311. Art class is the icing on the cake of our school week. It's been so neat to see each of the kids growing and developing in this area ... and Mommy's enjoying learning, too!

Day 312. Saturday brought a field trip with our fellow homeschooling buddies at a local Harvest Festival. Attendance was lower than some years which gave the kids lots of opportunities to interact with the volunteers.

They watched some men turn tops ...

And then got to decorate their own as a souvenir. :)

They learned some old-fashioned crafts, like weaving ...

And making corn husk dolls ...

They helped plow the field ...

Played some old-fashioned games in the school yard ...

Attended a session of school where they learned how to write their name and do sums on their slates ...

They helped shell the rice ...

And then winnow it ...

And finally, we watched a duck and sheep herding exhibition. It was a beautiful day, and we were glad to be able to enjoy it with our friends. :) Abby happily snoozed ... in her opinion, a morning in the Moby with Mommy is a morning well-spent. :)

And so went our week. :) Much of life revolves around our Abby-girl right now. :) She's definitely a sweetie with melt-your-heart smiles, but a strong affinity for Mommy and a lack thereof for naps can make for some interesting days. ;) Many thanks to those of you who remember us in prayer. ♥