We did it! VBS was a total success! Even with the threat of bad weather, a power outage, and a stormy morning or two.... Through it all, it proved to be a truly amazing event... Over
1,100 kids total, and a week full of
spiritual blessings! I had a team of five working with me to finish odds and ends for the preschool crafts. They were a fantastic bunch of ladies, and
new friendships have begun through our time spent together.
The Lord poured out His blessings on us all. And I am so very
thankful. The week ended with the Family Fusion Night on Friday night. There were jump houses, water slides, rock climbing, a petting zoo, popcorn, pizza, lemonade, hair painting, ice cream, kid tattoos, laser tag- whew- Let's just say a really
BIG celebration! Glory, Glory! Our kids had a
ton of fun, even little McKenna- she really didn't want to leave the big fire truck jump house. Bailey tried to dry off climbing the rock tower... but was still soaked through from the water slides. And Braden had the
energy of the Energizer bunny still going at 9:00pm!
Still going...
and going...
and
going.... which then led to be interesting because they both had friends, Amber and Jared, come spend the night! (Well, actually, it wasn't too bad- they all had the lights out and were almost asleep by 10:45... and that was after they all had showers!)
Here is what the final crafts were and how they turned out:
Day 1 Friendly First Aid Kits
(Our budget allowed 4 band aids ($store) and a smiley sticker (for cheering up ;) Pink color is a cut piece of card stock that fits snugly inside the lid portion of the soap box)
Day 2 Oozy Goop Experiment
(Recipe: 4 tbls cornstarch, 3 tbls water, 1 drop food coloring)
Day 3 Growing Friends
Day 4 Friendship Wrist-Ties (they made two, one for them and one to give to a friend and invite to church or the Family Fusion Night)
& Picture Frames...
So much fun, lots of high energy, and tons of prayers answered...
HUGS,
Shannon
Valley Creek Church
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A little interaction is always fun, right?
It was a fun card to create. I have so many projects going and have not cleaned up from, that I just used what was sitting around. (That's one way to tidy-up, now isn't it?)
We did it! VBS was a total success! Even with the threat of bad weather, a power outage, and a stormy morning or two.... Through it all, it proved to be a truly amazing event... Over 1,100 kids total, and a week full of spiritual blessings! I had a team of five working with me to finish odds and ends for the preschool crafts. They were a fantastic bunch of ladies, and new friendships have begun through our time spent together. The Lord poured out His blessings on us all. And I am so very thankful. The week ended with the Family Fusion Night on Friday night. There were jump houses, water slides, rock climbing, a petting zoo, popcorn, pizza, lemonade, hair painting, ice cream, kid tattoos, laser tag- whew- Let's just say a really BIG celebration! Glory, Glory! Our kids had a ton of fun, even little McKenna- she really didn't want to leave the big fire truck jump house. Bailey tried to dry off climbing the rock tower... but was still soaked through from the water slides. And Braden had the energy of the Energizer bunny still going at 9:00pm!
(Recipe: 4 tbls cornstarch, 3 tbls water, 1 drop food coloring)
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I know, I know, I've been a bad little girl and not keeping up lately! WELL..... among the end of the school year activities, VBS (Yay! it's this week!), a swap, kids library camp, kids with unexplained symptoms/sickness, and a little treasure hunting are what was and IS happening around my neck of the woods...
Wish I could find a handful of these hat pins!
I know it's been waaaay too long for a post. I'm post overdue! It's the end of the school year, and we are just crazy busy... I'm off to the 4th grade End-of-the-Year Party now.... Watch for new posts of the goings on- soon! ;)
I have never participated in Analise's "Show and Tell Sunday" before, just enjoyed browsing blogs of those who did.... But after seeing Cerri's post that she was hostessing this week's theme: Vintage Linens... I so wanted to share... For sentimental reasons (I've been feeling sentimental lately...) As well as, sharing the bargains I got at an estate sale on Friday. So here we go!....
She cross-stitched these table linens...
And these were some miscellaneous linens that were hers, as well....
These are a few aprons from my collection...
I just love this hankerchief apron made from- well, hankerchiefs! Simply adorable!
A few hankies... (you should recognize this one, Nancy!) ;)
His and Hers... CUTE!
My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. 
My friend Elizabeth had tagged me to list my favorites... and I finally have sat down to do them! First, is a picture of my most favorites in the world! And here are a few more...
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