Busy, Busy, Busy

So Josh and his fam set out for Yellowstone on the 2nd. To start off this blog I need to just let you know that on my first night of housesitting some of the teens came to the house and played a prank on me. This was not just any prank.. I was panicking... hyperventilating. Yes, that happened.
Well where do I start - we had a jampacked week planned. First we had a mother/daughter pottery party. Haley Warren likes to call it the Parttery. It was incredible. We had such a great turn out and had a ton of fun!

Wednesday, the youth group went to see Soul Surfer. And I had tears in my eyes the entire time. It was an awesome movie! I am so encouraged that such a God honoring movie is in theaters!

After the movie, we went to church and helped set up for School Supply Day. Everyone worked so diligently and eagerly. And we got everything done in a flash.

Thursday Night, we went bowling at Holiday Bowl! We had such a wonderful time together. From choosing what our names would be on the screen, to laughing at the boys dancing. It was a hysterical time of fellowship!

I had to miss out on Friday and Saturday. But the teens had an incredible time with Andrew. Setting up for School Supply Day, Swim Party at the Willmores, and the actual School Supply Day.
On Sunday, Chris presented a moving lesson, "Things Parents wish their children knew" then for class, Andrew had some of the kids go up and say their favorite part of the summer. I really enjoyed what they had to say.
That night we had our back-to-school devo at the Davenports. So many people came and along with games, food, and a devo (where andrew listed what he has learned this summer) we had such a great time together. And of course, after the devo. The kids convinced me to let them go back to the church to play Murder. They literally get me every time (with their begging and puppy dog eyes).. I can't say no. I have to step up my game before I have kids of my own.

Throughout this week, many of the kids will start back to school. I am not ready for it at all. But there is still time to spend together - so I am not saying goodbye yet :)