Free Friday- Week in review 6/12-6/18

This past week started with the girls finishing their games strong. My middle little's team took first place in their tournament, and finished first in their division in the league, and were highest scoring. So couch, Daddy, bought them all ice cream.

Then I heard the news about Orlando, the shooting at the night club, there was a shooting earlier in the week of a singer, then later in the week the little boy who was drowned by an alligator in a freak accident. Such sad sad news. It was a heartbreaking week.  The rest of the week's pictures seem trivial in the light of all of that. But we live, we carry on, and carry those in pain in our prayers.

Pixie wanted to sleep in the attic. So she made us a little bed, and in the morning my body felt as old as it is. But look how cute?

I made a huge pot of pho, so noodles for days around here. No one complained.

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Hannah- Day 25

This month I'll be trying to share last month's notes from the She Reads Truth blog- Women in the OT. Mostly just a cut and paste from Instagram. I may not share all the days. But some.

If you read through the study or are just starting to, leave me a comment and let me know how it's going. I can pray for you also.

Rachel- Day 11

This month I'll be trying to share last month's notes from the She Reads Truth blog- Women in the OT. Mostly just a cut and paste from Instagram. I may not share all the days. But some.

If you read through the study or are just starting to, leave me a comment and let me know how it's going. I can pray for you also.

Leah- Day 10

This month I'll be trying to share last month's notes from the She Reads Truth blog- Women in the OT. Mostly just a cut and paste from Instagram. I may not share all the days. But some.

If you read through the study or are just starting to, leave me a comment and let me know how it's going. I can pray for you also.

Memorial Day

Remembering those who gave all. Praying for those who mourn. Thanking them for their sacrifice and service.
Bittersweet, I'm so thankful for my freedom. SO thankful. But I know it comes at a great price, still today. Everyday.
Thanking God for his goodness, asking for his continued faithfulness and protection.
And for the ultimate sacrifice- 
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13

Prayers For Oklahoma

I wanted to just let you all know that I'm cancelling this weeks Take It Tuesday.
Please keep Oklahoma and all those affected, all those hurting in your prayers.
Check with your local Red Cross if you are making a donation, or check Samaritan's Purse to make a donation and see where you can help. 

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Dear Jesus. So much on my heart, it's heavy. Please draw those that are hurting close to you. Please give strength and wisdom to those who need you so badly right now.

Wednesday Words - Psalm 121:1-2

My sweet Pixie girl.

I lift my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord.
The Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1-2

Prayers for those in the city of Boston, those who are injured, those who are helping, and those in mourning.

Continued prayers for Newtown, CT

 

Hello everyone! As stated before I am posting a name each day as a reminder to pray for the family and loved ones mourning in Newtown. It was such a long list :(. We're nearing the end of the list but the grief these families will forever feel is not something I can grasp. I'm praying for healing, comfort, peace, and hope for them. If you'd like to join here is the final list below

 Please continue to pray for the family and loved ones in Newtown CT that are mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Today please pray for the family and loved ones of   Benjamin Wheeler, age 6.

And if you would like to set a reminder for January 4th- 10th.

  
4.       Allison N Wyatt, age 6
5.       Rachel Davino, age 29
6.       Dawn Hochsprung, age 47
7.       Anne Marie Murphy, age 52
8.       Lauren Rousseau, age 30
9.       Mary Sherlach, age 56
10.       Victoria Soto, age 27

All the names

Charlotte Bacon, age 6
Daniel Barden, age 7
Olivia Engel, age 6
Josephine Gay, age 7
Ana M Marquez-Greene, age 6
Dylan Hockley, age 6
Madeleine F Hsu, age 6
Catherine V Hubbard, age 6
Chase Kowalski , age 7
Jesse Lewis, age 6
James Mattioli, age 6
Grace McDonnell, age 7
Emilie Parker, age 6
Jack Pinto, age 6
Noah Pozner, age 6
Caroline Previdi, age 6
Jessica Rekos, age 6
Avielle Richman, age 6
Benjamin Wheeler, age 6
Allison N Wyatt, age 6
Rachel Davino, age 29
Dawn Hochsprung, age 47
Anne Marie Murphy, age 52
Lauren Rousseau, age 30
Mary Sherlach, age 56
Victoria Soto, age 27

Prayers

Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I won't be posting until the weekend but wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. I hope you got to spend time with your loved ones and reflect on the greatest gift ever given to us.
Once the New Year starts there will be more recipes and not daily posts with elf and Christmas Angel shenanigans. ;) I have some wonderful giveaways scheduled once I recuperate.
Please continue to pray for the family and loved ones in Newton CT that are mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Today please pray for the family and loved ones of  Chase Kowalski , age 7 .

And if you would like to set a reminder 

Tuesday the 25th pray for all of the families and loved ones mourning on this Christmas day, and the family and loved ones of  Jesse Lewis, age 6

 

 On Wednesday the 26th James Mattioli, age 6

 Thursday the 27th Grace McDonnell, age 7

Friday the 28th Emilie Parker, age 6

Saturday the 29th Jack Pinto, age 6

Sunday the 30th  Noah Pozner, age 6

 

Monday the 31st Caroline Previdi, age 6

 

January 1  Jessica Rekos, age 6

January 2  Avielle Richman, age 6

Another thing, the post office has dedicated a PO Box if you want to send mail to those in Newtown and Sandy Hook. 

 If you’d like to send your own condolences, the address is PO Box 3700, Newtown, Connecticut 06470.

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 24

 Last day for Joy and Angel here! They left a great letter for my girls, I'll try to remember to put it up soon.

Snowball fight!!!

Ok, and a couple of snowmen.

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 22

I didn't get to post yesterday :)

On the card

Happy Birthday Jesus! Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Today- Bake a cake/cupcakes or make a card for Jesus, thank Him for His gift! Share your goodies!

*  I posted on Facebook but-

Today please pray for the family and loved ones of Madeleine F Hsu, age 6.

And if you would like to set a reminder 

 Sunday the 23
Catherine V Hubbard, age 6

Monday the 24
Chase Kowalski , age 7 

Tuesday the 25th

of course all of the families and loved ones mourning, and the family and loved ones of 
Jesse Lewis, age 6

 

 

Another thing, the post office has dedicated a PO Box if you want to send mail to those in Newtown and Sandy Hook. 

 If you’d like to send your own condolences, the address is PO Box 3700, Newtown, Connecticut 06470.

What is the deal with all these cards and verses? Check out the other Christmas Angel/Elf posts below, and read the my letter to the girls HERE.

Do you have any Christmas traditions? Are you blogging about them? I'd love to see! No blog?  Leave a comment!

More Christmas Angel/Elf on the Shelf posts HERE.

More pictures HERE.

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 21

Nothing too exciting. Joy made some elf sized powdered sugar donuts with some Cheerios and had a tea party with Angel. They also had donuts waiting for the girls.

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 20

 Joy and Angel got into the Scheich toys, the girls play with these all the time. Narnian battles happen quite often, so they got such a kick out of it.

On the Card

For Narnia! And for Aslan!
Deuteronomy 31:8

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Today-

Remember that God is with you, He loves you and is so faithful!

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 18

I didn't post yesterday on here, but Joy got into my stickers. Pixie who has been corrected many times about putting stickers all over was appalled! Oops. 

On the Card

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 17

Someone wrapped our TV in wrapping paper. The kids were so surprised. They thought it was funny, which was good. Because when Joy had made the snow angel with salt,  Pixie said, "she's so naughty!" Great time to do some forgiveness and grace teaching though!

Adventures of Joy and Angel Day 16- join us!

This is just is not exciting is it? I'll do better, tomorrow should be fun! Joy and Angel are just hanging out with the PetShop toys. It was a long busy day yesterday. We we very blessed to spend some time with friends and hosted a gift exchange. I was good for us to spend time with people we care about and love. Light and love in the midst of so much sadness. So the card I picked today was perfect for us. I pray that you get to be surrounded with loved ones today.

 

On the card- 

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

 Today- Do something kind for your family. Leave a note for someone in a special place, or read a book with a sibling.

 *On another note, I'll be posting (on Facebook) a name of a victim that loss their life in the Newtown, CT shooting on December 14. Just a reminder to pray extra for their loved ones. Today is Charlotte B. age 6. I won't make a huge deal out of it, or anything. I did want to let you know so you can join if if you'd like. I want the focus to be on the victims, not anyone else.

Are you on Pinterest? I have a board for Christmas Angel and Elf Ideas it's open to the public for everyone to pin to, I'd love more ideas so leave me your pinterest link or name in the comments and I'll invite you!

What is the deal with all these cards and verses? Check out the other Christmas Angel/Elf posts below, and read the my letter to the girls HERE.

Do you have any Christmas traditions? Are you blogging about them? I'd love to see! No blog?  Leave a comment!

More Christmas Angel/Elf on the Shelf posts HERE.

More pictures HERE.