{Sabbath}

Syd, McKenna, & Emma at the front door ready to load up into the car. On this particular Sabbath Sam & Daddy were already gone to the church because the school was in charge of the service... which means that Sam was up front.

Sam is in the silver skirt toward the right of the stage. I still marvel at her when I see how she has blossomed! Where did my [scared of EVERYTHING] girl go? I mean I remember the days that she would freak out when I would fill the car at the gas station that someone would kidnap her... or the FEAR of speaking out, participating, really pretty much everything.

Now she not only gets up front to play guitar, she plays piano with no fear, sings, and does drama. (all of the above she most certainly does NOT get from me!)

Mommy, (me!!) and the dude watching Sam and her school buds lead out in worship.
you will notice that this is before the haircut... my hair was SO dark!

Mom & Dad singing along, I think Jack is trying to bust a move here and I am struggling to hold him on my lap in a standing position!

More kids from the school with our new principal on the right. Now McKenna is in the front... and yes she has the same skirt as Sam.

WE have been {blessed} to be sure!