Wordless Wednesday- Great Wolf Lodge

Warning: Picture Overload!!!

Tackle it Tuesday

Reality Check: I long to be an organized person, but I'm just not there yet. I consider myself to be the type of person that keeps everything on the outside neat and clean, but things that are unseen (cabinets, closets, drawers, etc.) are usually a BIG mess!

Enter Exhibit A: My school bag.

For the past few weeks I have had good intentions of organizing my handouts, notes, assignments, etc. However, six days before classes are over you can see it has not happened.

Here are all of the contents of the bag neatly arranged for a photo shoot:

Enter Exhibit B: A cute, functional, file folder tote.

As I was roaming around in Ross yesterday I saw this cute file folder tote. After a little deliberation I decided this nifty little tote might just be worth $5.99 in order to assist me on my journey to become a more organized person. So.... this afternoon I rearranged all of my handouts into the following sections: Course Information, Notes, Handouts, Assignments, Research Articles, and Other.

I must say that I am pretty proud of myself. It was quick, easy, and hopefully it will prove to be efficient!

Is there a project that you have been putting off? Go ahead. Do it. There is nothing better than being able to move that task from your to-do to your ta-do list!

Surprise!!!

Who doesn't love a surprise? I know I sure do. Well, last night we pulled off a surprise 60th birthday party for my wonderful mother-in-law, Marian. She is usually the one doing the inviting, cooking the food, and buying presents. She definitely has the gift of hospitality. However, last night it was all about her! She was finally the recipient. We showered her with as much love, attention, and gifts as we could. It was the least we could do to say THANKS for all that she does for us each and everyday. We had a wonderful night with friends and family from near and far. Happy 60th birthday, Grams! We love you!

Saddle Ridge Ranch

This past week we have been very busy with VBS at FBCL. Our theme this year was Saddle Ridge Ranch with the motto being "Need Answers? Ask God." Each night through song, Bible study, and games we discovered answers to burning questions such as Who am I? Does God care about me? and What plan does God have for me? The interesting thing about VBS is it is designed to be an outreach for kids, but EVERYONE always walks away with a renewed sense of hope, commitment, and love for Christ. We wrapped up our fun-filled week last night with our traditional Family Night. After the opening Worship Rally, all of the families were treated to a FREE hotdog/hamburger dinner, hayrides, icees, games, a jump castle, and so much more! Even though VBS is over, in reality the work is just beginning. Now it is time to follow-up with the families in attendance in order to show them that we are a church body that is not only interested in ministering to them during the week of VBS, but 365 days a year.

New Day

NEW DAY
Each new day is a new

beginning-

to learn more about

ourselves

to care more about

others,

to laugh more than we

did,

to accomplish more

than we thought we

could,

and be more than we

were before.
-Author Unknown