Something for Everyone...

Wow! We sure have had a lot of fun things going on lately...and looking at our May calendar, there's a lot of fun ahead of us, too!  Both of the kids have had special events within the past week. 

Lane Ryan had his first AWANA program the end of April.  This was his first year and he really enjoyed it.  I was a helper in his class and I just loved watching him interact with his friends and hear him recite his Bible verses.  He easily memorized lengthy verses.  He still remembers most of them and is so proud of all the badges he earned to put on his vest.  At the award program he earned his Cubbie Bear which is a little stuffed bear that attaches to his vest.  I remember, early in the year when he was first learning verses, he repeated a few to my Grandma Larson.  "Oh, my!" she said.  "He's going to be a preacher!"  Probably not, but we are so proud of the foundation being built in his heart and his understanding of the verses.  He shouts the Cubbie song at home..."We are AWANA Cubbies, we're happy all day long.  We know that Jesus loves us, that's why we sing this song, We hop because we're happy and we jump and shout for joy.  For Jesus is a friend to us, He loves each girl and boy!!!"  But at the program...his lips were barely moving...  After his turn at the program, he fell asleep in my arms.  We woke him for cookies and punch...I think he made himself fall asleep to ease his nervousness...he's done it before.  ;)

 Drue's fun was the PTO sponsored Dad- Daughter Dance!  Drue was very excited for her first dance and first corsage... but we could tell she was a little nervous. She was excited to see her friends and to dance with her Daddy.  Since no moms were allowed, I heard all about the girls holding hands and running around to the music.  Favorite songs wer the Chicken Dance, the Hokey Pokey and anything by Hannah Montana or Selena Gomez.  Someone was really thinking when they chose NOT to put chairs in the room.  That way, no dad could just sit and watch.  You can bet Ryan was the best Chicken-dancer out there...always has been.  They also danced to a few slow songs. Just like prom, you could order pictures...can't wait to see them! The dance was only an hour long but when DD went to get refreshments, the cookies were gone.  So her daddy took her out for an ice-cream cone. They both had a lot of fun! Wish I could have been a fly on the wall!