Yay, Dayspring was today. We had about 60 children and about 30 adults? I forgot to count. The children are all so lovely, they pay attention and take it all in. We always take a picture to send to our missionaries so they know that we are thinking of them. This is the picture.
The Bible characters did a great job, I was particularly inspired by Bible Aliz who broke into song with a small pink guitar, classic!!
This is what Cassandra and Camden looked like before going.
I just hope that the children will remember to pray for the missionaries. In the mean time I feel realy tired, but it’s worth it.
The last day of school before two weeks of holidays, yay!
A bit of craft…
Alycia’s basket ball player..
Aliens invading the world by Camden (what on earth does this boy watch??)
Opps, you aren’t suppose to see this!
Yup, he gave out free chocolate ( I didn’t eat mine)..
A day spent in the garden (no, snails are not good swimmers Cassandra)
It’s called recycling folks!
Camden was given his first real Bible from us. I bought him a large print NKJ to make it a little easier for him. My heart skipped a joyful beat when I went in to tuck him in at bed time, to see him reading 1 Timothy.
A couple of sleepovers…
A clogged washing machine.
Some nifty hairstyles by Ellie.
Some beautiful roses from our garden. They smell so lovely, I feel so blessed to have these lovely roses in our garden.
Steph taught Ellie how to make a quilt too!
I drew this last night for a filler for Dayspring Day. When the children have time to wander around before or after the day, they can get their photo as Bible Bill on his horse.
This is what my house looks like, I can’t stand it! There are stickers, pencils, fluff…you name it, I have it on my floor..on the bench, argh!
Narelle I would just like to say, that if Lian and I (well, actually I didn’t do it, my girls did), then you can do it too! Lian is a kindred spirit, we were both a little challenged when it came to sewing. Instead of pouting, we both decided to just have a go, some times it works, other times it doesn’t. I won’t be sewing a wedding dress any time soon, but if you want to sew, just start. I have found You Tube to be a great help, people often put up tutorials on how to sew things. Better still, come over during the holidays and I will show you! Flannette is on special at Spotlight Bayswater for $2 a meter at the moment. To make a small quilt like Alycia’s you need one meter of printed and one of plain. You can add a middle layer if you want, but you don’t have to. Happy sewing folks.
Both of my girls begged me to be able to work on it today. I was really impressed with Alycia, the way that she sewed all day on my machine. Stephanie was all fired up, determined to finish. Steph can do anything when she puts her mind to it. This is hers.
On Monday the children had to dress up as a character from a book. Camden dressed as the Cat in the Hat, notice the pose?
This afternoon we dropped off a meal to a man, that our minister suggested to us might appreciate one. I knocked at the door, introduced my self, and where I was from, and handed him a meal. It was quite funny, as the poor chap looked at us as if we were nuts. He graciously took the meal, but I wonder if he ate it…The children and Ifelt really weird once we got back to the car, but Steph re-assured me that this is what we are suppose to be doing within the church. It was kinda funny, I hope that he doesn’t think that we are out to poison him!!
Our local Gloria Jeans gave us their used coffee grinds, that is when having young happy children is very helpful (you get them to ask for it) 😀 
Here is the recipe.
mix all the ingredients and then mold into a rock and insert toys, ie treasures for your little treasure seekers.
I am waiting for them to dry, when they are dry, they look like rocks.
The ordered chaos is my house, a total mess!! We have 160 missionary cards cut, laminated, and packed. Today we printed out stickers, stapled the calendars, and punched a hole in each one so that it could hang.
after hole punching the calendars my hand was very sore.
and the happy recipient..
Don’t forget to check out the link, it is a beautiful quilt with the Bible verses “you knit me together in my mother’s womb..” Yes, children are a blessing from God.
and then off to work he goes…
For some reason they thought that Jared wanted an upgrade with the car. One flew off on the highway, going to Morwell.
Cassandra was exhausted. I kept her busy for a few hours stringing fruitloops onto a shoelaces.
Friday was a good day of school, followed by youth group for the oldest kiddies and a bread run for me.
We had some lovely visitors, look what they brought for me.
Oh, and look at what was in the mail, aren’t they gracious
Not exactly what I was shopping for. As it was my ticket was displayed on the dashboard, but because of the steepness (is that a word?) of the dashboard it had slipped down, and was difficult to see.
Of course I went straight to the council offices, drove, parked, all children out blah blah blah…Showed the paid ticket and the fine. I had to fill in paper work, have my ticket photocopied, blah blah blah…Lets see where this ends. I declare this blog to be my evidence your honour!
Here is the stray little kitty, turn it inside out and this is what you have…
Has it put you off?
Yes, I am Jealous, the reason being is that Jared gave Lachlan a big and expensive gift. Jared is sick of seeing Lachlan play with lego and begging to use the computer. He went out and re-lived his childhood and bought him a model of HMS Hood to build. $70 and two days later, he has already finished (now that surprised you didn’t it Jared?). Lets just say that it has been very peaceful with him quietly working away. All I can think of is how I could buy a beautiful quilt kit for that price, perhaps I’m not idle enough?
Cassandra obviously wants to be a little hairdresser. I kept her entertained for a while, while she brushed my hair. It was lovely despite her carving the brush bristles into the top of my head, it felt sore for over 24 hrs, but hey, my hair was shiny!
Last week/this week has been a bit of a challenge as a parent. I have had to deal with two of our children seriously. I pray that they will grow in wisdom. I was more disappointed than angry. 
This is how I am spending a lot of my time lately. I have just folded and glued 160 packets for the missionary cards. I stayed up until 3 am sat. morning to make sure that it got finished.
Mr Dunham loved the Word (the Bible). His brother has been left to clear all his belongings, he has been amazed at how many Bibles there are around the house. In the kitchen, by the bed, in the drawer, by the chair. What a testamony!
Cassie's Cuddles 