Post VBS

The blog might be silent, but life is not! The two weeks of VBS always throws our family into a whirl. Somewhere in it all, I tried to find time to finish the boys' room. It almost happened. The room did look pretty nice for my brother and his family's arrival on Saturday morning. (I hope to have photos soon. . .once I figure out how to that works on a mac, not the laptop which has issues.) Just need to change out the carpet. . .and finishing touches.

We had a nice visit with Tim, Hannah and girls. It was short but we will see them again soon in Colorado. Tim brought the message Sunday morning and that was a real blessing. We were the stop between Yosemite and Monterey and were thankful to be in their stopping point. We don't have many young cousins so is always a blast to play games and catch up on life.

Not too long after they left on Monday, it was time for more guests. The rooms were cleaned and beds changed quickly. We were delighted to bless another family by caring for their daughter (Hannah's age) and Sarah had a gaggle of girls over. . .post-VBS fun. The gals cleared out after lunch and it was time to clean out the room again for a group of guys - Josh's friends over for post-VBS sleepover fun. I must admit I love having the kids out in the garage room:). Didn't hear a thing last night and hope to not hear anything tonight!

Why all the sleepovers when trying to leave for vacation this week, too? Not sure really:). When we get back home school hits, leaving this week to get some of these special times in. The kids used to spend the night at church during VBS. Several years ago the leadership decided to have it be a day program. Wise choice, one I gratefully support. I love having my kids come home at night to a good night's sleep and find out what they are learning. However, many parents undermine the decision by hosting sleepovers every night during VBS. . .leading to tired, cranky youth who really don't attend VBS to serve others but to serve themselves by maxing their peer time. I doubt many of these parents are setting out to sabotage what has been implemented - they just give in to kids who want fun. However, the leadership has determined that late nights and foolish activities are detrimental to the vision of the VBS program and we want to support that - so here we are engaging in post-VBS sleepovers!

Other than that, and trying to pack up for the trip. . . all is well. Time to start ordering fall curriculum. Just not ready for school. . . .