This and That

 We have been busy little bees around here.  So busy, I really don't know where to begin.
Where has the time gone?  We now have a 1st grader!  Wow!  Leading up to the beginning of school, Ellie was a little undecided if she was ready for 1st grade and another school year, but she picked up right where she left off.  And of course, she had to begin the year with as many "brownie points" as possible with her new teacher, Mrs. Christy.  So, I was able to cure a 'craft bug' and made a door hanger for her classroom door.  

With all the Olympic coverage a few weeks ago, we got into the Olympic spirit around here.  Jamie & I help with the children/youth on Wednesday evenings, so I thought it was only fitting to have the New Salem Youth Olympics.  It was fun and I tried to make it as "real as possible."  Below, Ellie is holding the Olympic flames for a torch relay.  It could have also been a little confused with the recycling Olympics, but it was fun nonetheless.  

Beth Moore Live!

Have you heard of Beth Moore?  If you haven't, I suggest you find the nearest Lifeway Christian Bookstore or go on line a find her.  I have completed 2 of her DVD Bible Studies and they were equally wonderful.  So when our church ladies heard that she would be in Knoxville in August, we signed up without any hesitation.  I am so glad I went - it was AMAZING!  13,000+ women in the Thompson Bowling area at UT-Knox, with Travis Cottrell (btw - he is at Englewood Baptist in Jackson, TN) with his choir from his church - it was all "just too much" as Mrs. Moore would say!  It was an indescribable experience.  Though I have so enjoyed her DVD studies, and will continue them, it is no comparison seeing her in action.  She is truly using her God-given talent.