Phoebe's 1st GS Camping Trip!

Phoebe and her troop went to Camp Agnes Arnold in Conroe this weekend for camping. They left on Friday and returned around 12:30 today. You could tell they were all so exhausted which meant they had fun filled days! They did archery, built camp fires, roasted marshmallows, made smores on tortillas and on thanks a lot cookies! They went on a canoe, learned some outside cooking, put together and performed a skit (Phoebe was a sneezing passenger on a plane, Emma was a flight attendant that didn't like germs... but Emma threw everyone off the plane and offered Phoebe a tissue for her sneezing, lol!) They slept in tents, brought sleeping bags (silly me packed her sleeping bag from day care, didn't even think she'd outgrown it, she said her feet were sticking out, I was cracking up, great job Mom! Anyway, they had a great time, I'm so grateful for the parents that went on the trip and captured many pictures for us. They made some really great memories together. Here are a few. :)

Everything happens for a reason...

The good Lord is definitely testing us but we won't lose hope! We trust that everything happens for a reason and this will lead to better things. Sure, we'll have to cut back some but when we think about how blessed we are, we really can't complain. We have been able to find the positive in each obstacle...

1. My brother's cancer - according to the most recent pet scan and blood work, he is cancer free. Sure, he's having a struggle getting weight back on, but he is alive!

2. Phoebe's Turner Syndrome diagnosis - is not life threatening! Sure, she'll be short, but she'll be able to live a healthy, normal life!

3. Mikey being let go from his job last week - it has to be to make way for a better job, with a more stable company where he will be happy!

We'll get through this!!

How I know that I've matured...

The neighbors son had 2 friends at his house. They parked in front of our house. That's fine, I don't own the street. Although they do have a corner house and can park on the other side...where about 10 cars could fit. Whatever...so I'm outside on the phone, the girl is walking towards her friends truck, she's stumbling, looks at me and says "I'm glad I parked in your yard...bi**h!". It didn't take much for me to realize that I had a kid inside, I lead by example and this piece of trash isn't worth my time or energy. I just stood there, staring at her. Then she says "blah blah haha I'm bipolar". Then they drive away and begin to speed down the street. Anyone that grew up around me knows that I would not back down from anyone and I can catch a crazy really quick! But I learned that I've grown in so many ways... which is what all parents should do. Your children do not need to see you screaming, cursing, fighting with trash. Let them be the sloppy trash, you rise above. Feels good!