Coming Down - Letting Go - Going Out

We have been trying our hands at lumber jacking in our backyard and I will have to say that I really enjoyed it. Maybe I missed my calling! :) A couple from our church came over and lent us a hand at getting rid of some trees that needed to go. As we were working, I kept thinking about what a comedy we must have made to our neighbors trying to "guide" the tree down with me being the anchor of the rope. Adam had a blast using the chainsaw. What is it with guys and power tools? The boys helped out and I think Isaac outworked his brothers by far.

I had the hardest week last week with my little boy going off to camp. Caleb has been asking to go to camp for at least two years, even though he is only eight now. The Lord gave him that desire by allowing him to receive a scholarship so I had to let him go. I kept telling Adam that he must be more like his daddy because I would have never went to camp all alone. He loved it and was never homesick although I was for him! He came back with many stories to tell and also shared what he learned from God's Word. The camp has a wonderful couple who share Bible stories using puppets. We got to go on Friday night and see the program, and they entertained us as much as the kids.








Caleb was excited to see us, and had bought us each a gift. It was so sweet to watch the joy on his face when he handed them out. Later we found out that he had spent half of his spending money on all of us. After returning home Caleb said, "You know I think I am old enough now to stay up later." I guess one week of camp made him think he was much more mature than his little brothers.








Micah's birthday is coming up so I told him that he could go on a date with me to celebrate. He was so excited and we had fun planning our night. The whole day he was anticipating it which just melted my heart. He was such a gentleman opening doors for me, and I think he felt pretty important. We went to Red Robin and shared a hamburger and malt. Several times during the date he said, "This is a really special day, Mommy!" We had so much fun just talking about whatever was on his mind which is quite a variety of topics if you know Micah at all. We then went to Pet World and looked at all the creatures he wanted for pets. I had an incredible time and went home thanking God for my three little men. Now I have two more dates to look forward to this year (and hopefully some with Adam too).