Pictures... or lack there of!

The kids have been somewhat anti-camera these days, which has kept me from taking as many pictures as I used to. And to be completely transparent (something I'm learning to be more and more in my life) I just havent been getting the camera out. Life has been filled with school, church, lots of bible studies and family time. Which always seems to leave me wishing I had gotten my camera out just a moment to late... But heres an update none the less. As far as school goes, the kids are loving it. They are at Acton Elementary and Acton Baptist Preschool these days and seem to really be embracing learning. Carolina is enjoying the first grade and even brought home her first "Chapter" book yesterday. Reading has come like second nature to her and its something we love to see her enjoying so much. George is loving his new school for quite a different reason, as he no longer has homework at this school. Which is something that makes him really happy. Not that I can say that I totally disagree with him, homework in kindergarden seemed like a bit much to me. He comes home everyday and tells us how much he loves riding the bus and playing outside with his friends. Laney misses her friends from Stephenville the most. She had really bonded with a couple of the other kids at Rocky Point (namely Bailey who we miss very much) and her teachers. But that hasnt stopped her from loving Acton Baptist. She has no problems saying goodbye to me on Mondays and Fridays when I drop her off and always has great artwork to bring home to hang on the fridge. As for Ben and I, we are doing great. We spend a lot of time reading our word these days and trying to live the life God has called us to live. Parenting still has is ups and downs around here, but over all we have gotten to this really fun age with the kids. They are such a blessing from our Lord and we try to appreciate that everyday. God is also blessing our marriage and bringing us closer and closer together. We are in a much better place now then I can say we have ever been in the past 10 years. Thats right! It will be 10 years this Sept! I am so excited to be reaching this milestone with Ben, one that seemed so impossible just a few short months ago. We have found a new church home at Lakeside Baptist Church here in Granbury and are making new friends everyday. We're also getting a chance to get to know some people that Ben has been working with for the past year a little bit better. It really does seem that God has a purpose for us moving to Granbury and we're enjoying our new life. I hope your all doing well and I cant wait to hear from you. Please leave a comment here or email me at: mandi4168@gmail.com! Lots of Love, Mandi "Remember, O Lord, your unfailing love and compassion, which you have shown from long ages past. Forgive the rebellious sins of my youth; look instead through the eyes of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord." Psalms 25:6-7