Scared Sarah

So we watched Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets last night. Turns out there are parts that even if you are sitting in your mom's lap are too scary for a seven year old girl. At two a.m., Sarah was in my room trying to pretend she wasn't scared but I could tell that she was. We talked about how movies aren't real, etc. All that talk wasn't working. "I can't stop thinking about it," she said. "Well," I said, "whenever the movie comes into your head, replace it with something that makes you feel warm and safe. What might that be?" With the sweetest look, she stares at me and says, "You." Oh, my little mommy heart melted. I sat for a moment, pleased that my daughter knew her mommy loved her and would try to keep her safe. Then out of her mouth comes this after thought. "And Dogs!" Well, there goes my warm mommy bubble:)

Funny Things

So kids make life so interesting. The kids at school use the Lord's name in vain so frequently that Sarah slipped the other day and said it too. What ensued was a long conversation about what it means to take His name in vain and why we shouldn't do that. Since then, we have been relatively vain free.
Well, yesterday while getting dinner ready, Ross came to me and said,"Mom, Rylee is taking MY name in vain!" He then proceeded to show me with tone and voice inflection how it sounded when he said it. "Ross Hawley!" I know that he was truly serious about the grievous offense. I , on the other hand, could only stifle a giggle. he he

Tribute To Carmel

Our beautiful Carmel :)

Kyle and Cameron with Carmel

Looking out the backyard

She LOVED going in the car:) Look at that smile! She must have that smile as she chases everything up in heaven.