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I have so many posts that I have been meaning to put up...
"How Morgan is doing without Maggie"
"Apple Picking in Ohio"
"Dumplings in NC"
"The end of an era: Garden update"
"Bonita Chiquitas"
"First Quarter of Kindergarten"
"Dance, dance, dance"
"Fun in school...for Mommy!"
"Yellow Lambs of CBS"

...but alas, our new routine has had me running in circles and very busy! My time has been my most precious commodity, and now the most in demand! The post though, that couldn't wait, and is breaking my silence is to announce the fact that our family is growing again...Lesley and Ty are expecting Baby Siscoe #2!! (ETA: June 5ish, 2010)

Sweet Little One, I pray that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. That His commandments will be impressed upon your heart at an early age. I promise to talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:5-7) I pray that one day you will know these words to be true and that they will be the prayer of your heart (Psalm 139):

13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.

17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
When I awake,
I am still with you.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.

24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

Amen.

We love you already,
G & Grandpa

Kindergarten Pattern Day

More information to follow...

Softball Weekends...

So, this weekend, Fred played with the rest of the Faith Baptist Church Men's Softball Tournament team at Nationals here in Cary, NC. We were happy to have the games be local instead of in GA like they have been the last few years! Fred was really excited about their prospects going in, unfortunately there were a series of events (including going 2-2) that prevented them from recognizing their full potential that day. Regardless of the team's standings at the end of the tournament, I am always proud to be associated with this great group of men...to be a witness to their witness on the field, and a part of bringing glory to God in the stands! How AWESOME it is to know that "all things are possible with God!" (Mark 10:27) Even playing softball...!



Maybe Fred's performance had something to do with the "warm-up practice" that he had earlier in the week with the girls... (just kidding...we all know that every little bit helps!!) :)


Strike 1, Strike 2, and Strike 3...


Maggie's next "At Bat!" :) At least there is progress being made...!

It is hard to end the year with a bad taste in your mouth about how we performed, although there may still be oooonnnneee more tournament here in September...in the words of Cubs fans everywhere..."There's always next year!" :)

Morgan in VBS Performance

Morgan was so excited to finally be able to go to Vacation Bible School! (You had to be 3, so this was her first year.) It worked out perfectly that it was during Maggie's first full week of kindergarten, so that helped ease the transition a little...both girls were headed off to "school!" (I had some adjusting to do, not having any children all morning, but thankfully, I survived!)

Morgan had fun making new friends in her week long class. She colored, "went fishing" and played outside. When she brought home the cd with the music for the week on the first day, we diligently played it at home (as much as could be tolerated on repeat!). The closing ceremony was on Friday, and we even got Maggie out of school to come support her sister...what fun that was to see the tables turned! :)

A 20+ minute long performance is a lot to ask of a 3 year old...this song was the first one that they performed...this is as good as it gets! LOL!! :) My favorite part had to be when a few songs later Morgan turned around and "watched the big kids sing" for an entire song! Hahaha...I can't believe that she is on her way to becoming one of those big kids herself!

Post Script...Morgan is still asking for "her music" almost every day and enjoys singing more and more of the songs each time...maybe I will video a "private show" in a few weeks and call this one the dress rehearsal!!

This Is Me...a Kindergartener!

Maggie is in her third week of Kindergarten and wanted to recite this poem that they are learning in Mrs. Hunter's class. She is doing so well...we are very proud of her!! More fun stories to come...

Von Canon Farms! First Season...

Happy Birthday Anthony!

Have a safe trip back to the USA!!