Singing and Dancing

Nothing could make a Mama prouder than watching her children use their talents and gifts God has given them to lead worship and glorify Him.  Both of my girls love to sing and dance.  Not only do they sing and dance at practices and rehearsals but they sing and dance around the house.  Constantly!

A couple of Sundays ago, a bunch of Youth Choirs from our area lead worship at a local church and it was fantastic.  It is always amazing to me how well they do and how much they all enjoy it.  Our Music Minister was there and he said we have a tendency to look up at all the young people and think this is our future worship leaders.  But, he was quick to point out that really it is our youth leading us in worship right now, right then.  It was kind of cool to think of it that way.

This year the program had an interpretive dance and both the girls and quite a few of their friends participated.  It just took the program to whole other level.  It was amazing to watch them.  Our girls were able to dance at our morning church service as well.  It is really neat to hear how other church members enjoy watching them.

I have never been shy about bragging on my girls when it comes to singing and dancing.  To watch and listen to them is one of my greatest pleasures and blessings.  God has blessed them richly . . . 

Last Full Day at the Beach

Our only goal on Sunday was to spend most of the day at the beach.

We also had this wonderful idea to have a worship service once we got all set up.  Each family played a part.  We had praise and worship, a time of thanksgiving, a little Bible teaching and prayer.  It was so awesome.  All three families under a tent praising, thanking, learning about, meditating on God.  Right in the middle of the service we looked out over the water and saw a couple of dolphin.  The whole service was spectacular from beginning to end.

Daddy and daughter time.  EG was fearless.  She managed to get out to her daddy all on her own.  I was in the water, watching the waves come in, sure she would get knocked over before she got out to the sandbar.  But she made it.  She absolutely loves the water.

All the kids had a great time riding their boogie boards.  The waves were perfect for learning.  A couple of the kids caught pretty good waves and were able to ride them for a bit.

The boys were out numbered but they had a great time.  Swimming, building in the sand, finding sea life and throwing the ball around.

Little sponges.  Always learning.  Each of the kids just loves to see new things.  Thanks to Mr. B., they got to see a ghost crab up close and personal.  We saw ghost crabs, sting rays, a shark, dolphin, sand fleas, sand dollars and little fish.  Not to mention a couple different types of birds.

We stayed there most of the day.  And, thankfully, not one kid got sunburned . . .