August 13th Journal Prompt: Anger.

 The journal prompt of the day is:

How do you deal with your anger?

I bottle a lot of my emotions up inside.

If I feel anger- it may show on my face, but you won't see or hear about it unless it is absolutely necessary.

I've watched anger destroy people. Turn them into someone they cannot even recognize. I've watched anger bring shame. Regret.

And I refuse to be that person.

You can cross me-

You can hurt me-

And 9 times out of 10, 

I won't say a word. I won't speak on it.

BUT.

I'll sit with that anger.

I'll stew in that anger.

And that anger will force me to learn what I DESERVE.

So, no-

I won't fight with you.

I won't argue with you.

It is what it is.

BUT.

I will say-

"Alyssa, you deserve better."

And that anger within me will remind me of that. 

I'm the quiet angry person. Every bit of it churns inside of me and let's me process all angles of the situation. Very rarely do I speak when I'm angry because I know the tongue is a fickle thing. 

It will speak horrible things if you allow it. 

So-

get angry.

But let that anger make a situation GREAT for you, not regrettable.

Let that anger remind you:

I don't deserve this. 

And chase the heck out of something better!!

Process the anger.

Breathe.

And make a change.

FOURTH OF JULY.

4th of July is only 2 weeks away which means we need to start making preparations for a fun-filled week in the Bay house!!

We usually start celebrating holidays EARLY! So, festivities will kick off June 29th here!

So, here's a holiday plan for us! You can JOIN us or develop your own!

Monday, June 29th-

Activity: 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
Food/Treat: Firecracker Floats

Tuesday, June 30th-

Activity: Paint Patriotic Rocks and hide them around town!
Food/Treat: Red, White, and Blue punch

Wednesday, July 1st-

Activity: Make a 4th of July craft together 
Food/Treat: Make patriotic cookie ice cream sandwiches

Thursday, July 2nd:

Activity: FIREWORKS!
Food/Treat: 4th of July milkshakes

Friday, July 3rd:

Activity: Eagle/Hand print craft
Food/Treat: Red/White/Blue Lemon ice!

Saturday, July 4th:

Activity: July 4th get-together
Food/Treat: Make food for our get-together.

We hope you'll join us for our fun-filled Independence week!

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[WEDNESDAY MORNING MOTIVATION]

A little Wednesday morning motivation.

“It isn’t our fault if life handed us a sh*tty hand, but it is our responsibility to take that sh*tty hand and do something amazing with it.”

I’ve wallowed in self pity for a long time.

It isn’t fair my daughter was diagnosed with autism.

It isn’t fair I for some reason struggle with a panic disorder.

Boo-hoo Alyssa.

Not a single person is coming to save you. Half of them don’t even care- and the other half are probably happy you have problems. Quit whining. Quit complaining. Victim mode doesn’t work and it sure as he*l doesn’t give you a better life!

Pull your big girl pants on and get to work on your life. Figure it out. Work hard. Quit looking at everyone else’s grass and work on your own.

So your daughter was diagnosed with autism and may struggle her entire life? Get your butt off the couch, work hard, and figure out how to give her the best life possible!

So you have a panic disorder and struggle to leave the house? You going to whine and complain like a little baby? Fight like hell for what you deserve and WHAT YOU WANT. Your happiness is your responsibility. And if you want something, you better chase it.

Today, let’s water our own grass and quit worrying about what the Joneses are doing. As Grant Cardone said- quit trying to keep up with the Joneses, they’re broke!!!!!! Quit playing the victim card and man up! You’re better than that.

Yeah, life threw some curve balls-

But who’s stronger?

You?
Or the curveballs?

DO WHAT IT TAKES.

Will Smith (in one of his amazing motivational YouTube videos) said "99% of people are not willing to do what it takes to make their dreams come true" and that's got to be one of the most motivational things I've ever heard...

What's one of your big dreams?

And what holds you back from achieving them?

I would love to see some real, raw, honest, heart felt answers...

I'm sure mine is pretty easy to guess! But struggling with anxiety and a panic disorder stops me from all of my dreams. I want greatness. I want to not feel like a disappointment. To not feel like I did absolutely nothing with my life. I want to make my mark on this world. Spread goodness. Help others heal from things I've been through. I want to love. I want to give. And I want to learn how to overcome what holds me back from living this kind of life. I want to make an impact on this world, but it's hard to do from your couch because you're too afraid to leave it.

What holds you back?

How do we get over that hump?

How do we heal?

How do we face our fears?

Things to Remember.

April 23rd, 2020- During quarantine, we are doing school work at home. Quinn did this homework assignment, lol and I shared it on Facebook!

I friggin love this child 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What did you learn from reading “What is a Tornado?”

Quinn: I know everything about tornados my parents warned me.

April 22nd, 2020-

Quinn watched Shot of the Yeagers and they recreated their baby pics, so she HAD to do it... and she has me DYING tonight 🤣🤣🤣😂 Quinn 1 month old vs Quinn almost 7,

April 19, 2020-

Take a walk with the kids down the bike path- Tayler Bay is roller skating. Tayler Bay decides to pitch a fit because I won’t let her in the river . Tayler Bay lays down and starts kicking her legs. Tayler Bay kicks her roller skate off, it flies up in the air, and lands right in the river 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣and we just watch it sink and wave it goodbye. Lol. 😂😂😂 Ethan ended up fishing it out with a stick lol, but it was hilarious at first because her face was like 😮 

May 4th, 2020- Thoughts on Autism

Tayler Bay hasn’t slept good in a couple of nights- and last night was horrible. She woke up about 3am screaming bloody murder. A heart wrenching yell. I have no idea what was bothering her or what was going on, but I got her iPad and got her laid back down. I laid on the floor next to the couch and I could hear ‘Something in the Water’ by Carrie Underwood playing softly.. and Tayler Bay was singing along with it-

And let me tell you-

There’s something humbling and heart breaking to hear your non-verbal 9-year old sing, with tears pouring down her face, just sobbing

“Couldn't fight back the tears so I fell on my knees
Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me."
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood”

It literally felt like someone punched me in the stomach and ripped my heart out of my chest.

My baby- the one tormented (and yes, I feel as though she’s tormented some days) by Autism- it felt like she was pleading with Jesus to come rescue her-

It broke me.

😔😔

And I found myself weeping and praying to God to find it in his soul to heal my baby. To help her. To rescue her sweet soul and stop the tormenting and pain she feels inside. I hate it. 😔😔😔😔 some days, she’s happy go-lucky and not weighed down by Autism and then other days, she can’t break free from it and it rules every part of her brain and life.

I truly believe she needs/wants a miracle in her life..

😔 and so do we.

Please stand in the gap with her today. It was an overwhelming night full of pain, sadness, and cries for help.

February Activities

It's the season of LOVE! And crafts! And reading! And so much more!

Are you ready to join the Bay clan for our February fun? 

Let's dig in!

Saturday, February 1st is "Give Kids a Smile" Day, so do something today to give your kids a smile whether it's a fun breakfast, a new activity. You know your kids and what works! 

Bible verse to read: Romans 15:13- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sunday, February 2nd- It's "Groundhog Day!" Do a "My Little Groundhog" craft (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 23:4- Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Monday, February 3rd- Today is "National Carrot Cake" Day so any takers on what we are making today? Here's a great Pinterest recipe! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Colossians 3:4- “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

Tuesday, February 4th- In honor of it being cold, we are going to make homemade hot cocoa together! (RECIPE HERE) 

Bible verse to read: Romans 13:8- “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."

Wednesday, February 5th- Today is "World Nutella Day" so we are enjoying some Nutella on our waffles before school!

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 "“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."

Thursday, February 6th- Color winter pictures today.

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 13:2- "If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing."

Friday, February 7th- Today is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day! Guess what's for dinner! 

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 16:14- “Do everything in love."

Saturday, February 8th- A little under a week until Valentine's Day, so our activities are going to center around that for the week! Today we are going to do a Valentine's Day Word Search (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Song of Solomon 8:7- Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned."

Sunday, February 9th- Today we are going to celebrate National Pizza Day, however!! And we are going to enjoy pizza for lunch!

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 3:3-4- “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

Monday, February 10th- Do an "I love you to pieces" activity (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: 1 John 4:16- “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."

Tuesday, February 11th- Today, we are going to make Valentine's Day slime! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 16:14- Do everything in love. 

Wednesday, February 12th- Tonight, we need to work on our Valentine's Day boxes! 

Bible verse to read: John 15:12- “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

Thursday, February 13th- Tonight, we are going to make a heart wreath. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 13:13-  “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Friday, February 14th- Going to organize a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt for my family! And we are going to do that today. I have a link to some Pinterest ideas right HERE for anyone that wants to do a scavenger hunt too! 

Bible verse to read: 1 John 4:12- “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

Saturday, February 15th- Today is "National Gumdrop Day!" So guess what we are going to enjoy! 

Bible verse to read: Romans 12:10- “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

Sunday, February 16th- President's Day is tomorrow, so we are going to celebrate that today as well! We are going to do an "If I were president" craft (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Romans 13:1- Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

Monday, February 17th- Today is President's Day! We are going to do some President's Day crafts! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: 1 Timothy 2:1-2- First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Tuesday, February 18th- Since it's still Winter, we are going to do some Winter mazes! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 27:19- As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

Wednesday, February 19th- Today is National Chocolate Mint Day so we are going to make a No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie. (RECIPE HERE) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 73:26- My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Thursday, February 20th- In honor of it still being WINTER, we are going to make melted snowmen! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 31:3- Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

Friday, February 21st- Today is National Sticky Bun day, so we are going to enjoy some gooey sticky buns for breakfast this morning! (RECIPE HERE)

Bible verse to read: Romans 8:28- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Saturday, February 22nd- In honor of Winter, we are going to make mosaic snowflakes. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Deuteronomy 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Sunday, February 23rd- Since it's still Winter, we are going to make a 3D winter tree craft! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 23:1- The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

Monday, February 24th- Today is National Tortilla Chip Day so it's NACHOS FOR DINNER!

Bible verse to read: John 6:35-  Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

Tuesday, February 25th- Today is NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY!!!! Guess what's for breakfast!

Bible verse to read: John 10:10- The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Wednesday, February 26th- Today is National Pistachio Day! So we are going to have a lovely Pistachio dessert! (RECIPE) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 4:8- "At day's end, I'm ready for sound sleep for you God have put my life back together." 

Thursday, February 27th- Today is National Polar Bear Day! So, we are going to make Polar Bear crafts. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 25:25- As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Friday, February 28th- National Tooth Fairy Day can be celebrated today or August 22nd, so we are going to celebrate today! So we are going to do some Tooth Fairy coloring pages! (LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 7:17- I'm thanking God who makes things right.

Saturday, February 29th- Today is LEAP DAY!!! So we are going to make Origami Frogs (LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Luke 6:23- Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

We hope you enjoyed celebrating February with us!! Our March activities should upload February 28th, so stay tuned for that! 

January Activities

Well, it's the day after Christmas and you know what that means, right?

The fun doesn't stop around the Bay house! One of my "goals" this year is to be more active and doing something (even if it's tiny) every day with the kids!

We're going to kick off January with some New Years activities! 

Want to join in?

Every day we have an activity to do together as well as a Bible verse that can encourage us during the next month. For New Years, we have encouraging quotes about resting in God and knowing that God has our future in His hands. For National Book Month, we will read Bible verses about studying and being diligent in our reading and learning. Every activity, every holiday has some verse to reflect on. 

Let's do this!

Thursday, December 26th- Clean up after Christmas. Play with our new activities, toys, etc. 

Bible verse to read: Isaiah 43:18-19 [The Message]- Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Wild animals will say ‘Thank you!’ —the coyotes and the buzzards— Because I provided water in the desert, rivers through the sun-baked earth...

Friday, December 27th- Make a wishing wall as a family. [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Jeremiah 29:11 [The Message]- I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.

Saturday, December 28th-  2019 CRAFT [2 things you are thankful for, 0 a bad habit you want to break,  What is 1 important goal you have this upcoming year, what are 9 kind things you can do for someone else this year?] [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 3:5-6 [The Message]- Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.

Sunday, December 29th- 2019 coloring page and activity [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Hebrews 13:5-6 [The Message] Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help, I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?

Monday, December 30th-  Do a New Years Interview [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 20:1-4 [The Message] God answer you on the day you crash,

The name God-of-Jacob put you out of harm’s reach, Send reinforcements from Holy Hill, Dispatch from Zion fresh supplies, Exclaim over your offerings, Celebrate your sacrifices,
Give you what your heart desires, Accomplish your plans.

Tuesday, December 31st- Have a New Years Eve party complete with games, movies, etc. 

Bible verse to read: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 [The Message] Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn’t get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then of walking around high and mighty! At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I did that, and then he told me, My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.

Wednesday, January 1st- Do New Years Activities (Word Searches, etc.) [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Colossians 3:15-17 [The Message]- Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.

Thursday, January 2nd- Did you know January is "National Book Month?" Let's get to reading today! How many books do you think we can enjoy?

Bible verse to read: 2 Timothy 2:15 [The Message]- Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple.

Friday, January 3rd- Read the paragraph and color the picture activity. [PINTEREST LINK] 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 4:6-7 [The Message]- Never walk away from Wisdom—she guards your life; love her—she keeps her eye on you. Above all and before all, do this: Get Wisdom! Write this at the top of your list: Get Understanding!

Saturday, January 4th- Did you know January is also "National Get Organized Month?" Let's take some time today to reorganize our rooms, etc. A clean, organized home greatly reduces unnecessary stress.

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 14:33- For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.

Sunday, January 5th- Let's work on a "Chore Chart" for 2020. Organize things for us to do every day, every week, etc.

Bible verse to read: 1 Corinthians 14:40- But all things should be done decently and in order.

Monday, January 6th- Today is Sherlock Holmes' Birthday! Let's celebrate with a fun activity and talk about who he was! We have a word search we can do (linked) and here's a little bit of a back story on Sherlock Holmes to read (link) 

Bible verse to read: Ecclesiastes 11:5- Just as you’ll never understand the mystery of life forming in a pregnant woman, So you’ll never understand the mystery at work in all that God does.

Tuesday, January 7th- Let's do a Winter activity today to celebrate- snow! We can make paper plate snowmen! (Pinterest Link) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 147:17- He spreads snow like a white fleece, he scatters frost like ashes...

Wednesday, January 8th- It's National BUBBLE BATH DAY! You know what our activity is tonight, right? 

Bible verse to read: Job 11:13-16- Still, if you set your heart on God and reach out to him, If you scrub your hands of sin and refuse to entertain evil in your home, You’ll be able to face the world unashamed and keep a firm grip on life, guiltless and fearless. You’ll forget your troubles; they’ll be like old, faded photographs. Your world will be washed in sunshine, every shadow dispersed by dayspring. Full of hope, you’ll relax, confident again; you’ll look around, sit back, and take it easy.

Thursday, January 9th-  Today is "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" so we are going to color our very own police badge. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: (In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day)- Matthew 5:9- Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.

*Special Note: January 13th is National Sticker Day, so we are going to surprise the kids with stickers! Buy them today so you have them for Monday!

Friday, January 10th- In honor of Winter, we are going to make homemade snow dough! [Pinterest Link] 

Bible verse to read: Isaiah 1:18- "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

Saturday, January 11th- Keeping up with our Winter theme, we are going to make Name Snowmen today! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 51:7- Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Sunday, January 12th- Today we are going to make a snowflake craft! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 25:13- Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Monday, January 13th- Today is National Sticker Day! So let's celebrate by surprising the kids with the stickers we bought them last week! 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 18:24- A man who has friends must himself be friendly,

But there is a friend who STICKS closer than a brother.

Tuesday, January 14th- Today is National Hot Pastrami day! Let's enjoy that for dinner!

Bible verse to read: Romans 15:13- “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Wednesday, January 15th- And keeping up with yummy food, today is National Bagel Day, so guess what we are having for breakfast? Yep!

Bible verse to read: Deuteronomy 31:6- “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, or the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Thursday, January 16th- January 20th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day so for the next couple of days we are going to learn about his life. Today, we are going to talk about MLK, Jr. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: 2 Corinthians 3:17- Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.

Friday, January 17th- We are going to work on our "I have a dream..." craft. (PINTEREST LINK)

Bible verse to read: John 8:36- So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Saturday, January 18th- We are going to work on our "I can change the world" craft. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 119:45- I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

Sunday, January 19th- Today, we are going to color a Martin Luther King coloring page (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Isaiah 61:1- The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

Monday, January 20th- In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we are going to do something kind for someone else.

Bible verse to read about KINDNESS: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6- 

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 

in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; 

in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love..

Tuesday, January 21st- Today is "National Squirrel Appreciation Day" so we thought, why not make a squirrel craft? (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 8:6-9- "

You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: a

ll flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, 

the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

Wednesday, January 22nd- Today is "National Blonde Brownie Day" so we are going to make Blonde Brownies for dessert. (PINTEREST LINK)

Bible verse to read: Matthew 6:34- 

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Thursday, January 23rd- It's "National Pie Day"- so guess what we are having for dessert? You guessed it!

Bible verse to read: John 14:27- Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Friday, January 24th- Today is "National Compliment Day" so let's spread some kindness and give some compliments.

Bible verse to read: Colossians 3:12- Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Saturday, January 25th- Make snowman bath bombs together in honor of Winter! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 25:20- Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.

Sunday, January 26th- Today is our Gigi's birthday so we plan on spending time with her! 

Bible verse to read: 1 Peter 4:8- Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

Monday, January 27th- In honor of Winter, we are going to make construction paper Penguins together. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Proverbs 31:21- She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

Tuesday, January 28th- Today is "National Lego Day" so we are going to play with legos all day/afternoon!

Bible verse to read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11- Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Wednesday, January 29th- Today is "National Puzzle Day" so tonight we are going to do a puzzle together!

Bible verse to read: Isaiah 40:31- But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Thursday, January 30th- In honor of Winter, we are going to make paper plate polar bears together! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Bible verse to read: Psalms 130:5-  I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope..

Friday, January 31st- Today is "National Hot Chocolate Day" so I bet you can guess what we are having after school today!

Bible verse to read: Psalms 119:81- My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.

We hope you had a GREAT January!!! :) Tomorrow we will begin our February activities. 

Lots of LOVE!