No More Drama!

5 Years 11 Weeks.


This week saw the last meeting for our Drama Club, as our summer session was completed on Friday.  But that was not before we had a chance to participate in Forest Lake's communion service last Sabbath, with many of our kids going up front and being a part of a sketch depicting them taking their crosses and burdens to Jesus, and Him taking it away.  It was great for the kids to experience being up front, and we heard from many members how much of a blessing they received seeing them on stage for all three services!

We also lost Nana this week; she flew back to Denver on Tuesday.  Alas, as they say, all good things must come to an end.  It was great having her here with us for almost 2 weeks, and the kids had a great time being spoiled rotten, as good grandmothers can do!  Thanks Nana for spending time with us!

Here was our week:

Met up with the Gilberts from California who were in town for a convention.
It was great to see them!

The cousins enjoyed hanging out together!

Took Tux to PetSmart to get more pet supplies.

Group exercise at kINd before practicing in the sanctuary.

Learning their places up on stage.  Bruce played the part of Jesus!

1st service team having prayer with Pastor Barb.

2nd Service team, Kohl and Maddy are 3rd and 4th from the left.

Group photo afterwards.

3rd service team before going up.  All girls crew! 

Braelyn celebrating calm with Jesus.

We pulled down Zoe's old travel crate for Tux to use, as he had become destructive when left alone.

Kohl feeding his pet sister.

Maddy and Tux in matching outfits.

Saturday night activity included falling asleep on the sofa!

Went to go see a play at the Shakespeare theatre on Sunday.

With the Princess and the Frog.

Hitting the pool in the evening, Aunt Marlissa and Isabella came to join in the fun.

Nana multitasking at the Orlando Science Center, cutting up pizza and talking on her phone.

Kohl playing with electricity!!

Keeping their minds engaged, working on some school worksheets.

Maddy took Tux out to go potty but he preferred to just lie down on the grass.

Saying goodbye to Nana as she left for the airport.
This was the posed "crying" picture.

This is the real crying one, although it was because she bumped into a wall and hurt herself.
Love the photo bombs by her older siblings.

Watch out ladies!!  Mr. Muscles!!

Spending time with Tux.

They do adore him so.

Mid week trip to Animal Kingdom!

Munching on lunch while we wait for the Nemo musical to start.

It was a hot day, we did everything we could to stay cool...

including poaching ice from every drink kiosk and putting it on their heads!

Watching a hippo go under the water.

A ton of animals were out and about, we were lucky to see them all.

Best part of the visit?  A frozen chocolate covered banana.

We got Tux a new bed after he destroyed his other one.  This one would be ripped soon after,
so I ended up returning it back to PetSmart.

Continuing to stimulate the mind during summer break.

Running back to the car with school supplies as the rain begins to fall.

Kohlden uses his shirt as a cover from the rain!

My sous chef.

Actually, all three sous chefs.  They were in charge of supper:  Pasta and strawberries.

Susie and Tangie help prep dinner for the kINd party.

Maddy getting her performance certificate, 

as did Braelyn and 

Kohlden, for participating at Sabbath last week.  Great job guys!

Final treat, cupcakes from Miss Jennifer's Sweet Expectations Bakery!

Adventures With Tux:

Sabbath morning, Tangie awoke to his bed ripped to shreds, 

and this, the inside door frame to the laundry room.

My dramatic faces when I found out.

Guilty!  Get used to those bars buddy!

Randoms:

Salmon supper for Nana.

Hmm…I wonder why I never gave Kohl this haircut when he was 1?

Best eclectic outfit at the Animal Kingdom on Wednesday!

He was on the bed 2 minutes and this happened!
Glad I kept my receipt!

Quote:

• Riding with Tux in the van one day, Kohl stated:  "He kinda smells like a hotdog."

More like a hot mess.

Have a great weekend!