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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Appreciate you more than ever!

[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!