Walk, Run, Roll to benefit Children's National Toy Closet

From note from our dear friend Katie at Children's Hospital:

"Our dear friends at Century 21NM Mclean are hosting a 5K (3.2 miles) to benefit Children’s National Dr. Bear’s Toy Closet. Please keep in mind that this is a walk, run or roll race so all can participate." Below are the details

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Join us on Sat, Sept 27th for the first annual McLean Run, Walk & Roll Fundraiser 5k to benefit the Children’s National Medical Center.

Children’s National Medical Center has been serving the nation’s children for more than 130 years. It is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury and is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area. Children’s cares for more than 360,000 patients each year who come from throughout the region, the nation, and the world. Children’s also provides more than $50 million in uncompensated care and is proudly ranked consistently among the best pediatric hospitals in America.http://www.childrensnational.org/about/

Our race t-shirt was designed by a talented patient at Children’s National Medical Center and funds raised will be donated to Dr. Bear’s Toy Closet Program.

For more info please go to:

http://mclean5k.com/

Labor Day Weekend

Well we have a lil running tradition of camping on Labor Day weekend but this year Brandon has a part in the Acts play at Covnant Life Church. This is the same play he participated in a few years ago in High school and this year the singles are performing it. I loved it then and I can't wait to go agian! So this year our annual camping trip is scheduled for the back yard!!! If it rains we'll run to the house =)


Anyway if your free, join us- it's going ot be great!

For show times and tickets: http://www.covlife.org/static/acts

"In God We Trust"

Normally I'm not a forwarder but I thought this was worth of thought and vote:

Here's a chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith in God, as a nation. NBC is taking a poll on "In God We Trust" to stay on our American currency. It was great to see that so far 77% would like to like to see it stay.

MSNBC poll is still open so you can vote.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521/

Flowers in the Feild

Here's a few photos from our morning out at Butlers Orchard, I was hoping to shoot in a sunflower field but missed"sunflower season," but this worked pretty well!

A few updates on the lil ones....

Well I guess Braet isn't so lil anymore, he is starting first grade and has lost his 3rd tooth (as you can see from the pic above). He is growing so very fast. He is really enjoying the new home and meeting new friends, there are a few boys his age in the neighborhood. And, the woods have been fun for him too. In July we were able to have a really late birthday party for him (I know his b-day was in March!!!) but I had promised him a party with his friends. So that lil party was the first time we were able to use the home in such a way! A campout in the back yard, fire pit for marshmallows, treasure hunting with Dadda. It was great!! It went so well maybe next year we'll celebrate in July too!!

Cianne, my little princess, tom-boy, who loves dresses and dirt... what gifts these two are. The other week when I was putting Cianne to bed she had a song request I haven't heard before...." Sing Mikey's song, momma." I wondered what she was talking about, so I started singing Holy God ( their bedtime song) but that wasn't it, my next guess was Mike's fav, "My God is so Great" and that's what she meant. It was so precious, I think it is quickly becoming one of her favorites too. It is great to hear her sing so enthusiastically ( like her brothers) and a riot all at the same time to watch her facial expressions! Another Mikes story from Girlie, I guess Cianne has seen pics of Micah in his Mickey pjs and Braet has a pair as well, so a few nights ago after baths I had laid them out for Braet -but CC beat him to them and was insistent on wearing Micah's shirt =)

Mom always says that Micah & Cianne remind her of the story of Elijah and Elisha in the way that the Lord said if Elisha was there when he ascended the mantel of Elijah would pass on a double portion to Elijah. Well, girlie reminds us so much of Mikes at times that sometimes it is like Cianne must have received a "double Micah mantle" ~

We love these lil stories because girlie was so lil when Mikes passed that I wonder if she'll remember him, but in God's kindness, He has given us these moments.

Well this is a work weekend, Luke & the boys have been laying flooring for the last few days, just a quick break for me to post - back to work! =)

Happy 3oth Birthday My Love!!

30, you heard right. My baby turned 30 today!

Luke, your family is so grateful for you~ and not that 30 is old or anything, but I do look forward to growing old with you! Each day, each year puts us closer- closer to that day- the day we will meet our Saviour,the one who paid for all of our sins and purchased our eternity with Him.

What a grand day that will be, until then however, I look forward our future together. The sorrow is making us us stronger and our love for each other and the fam sweeter. While the future is always unknown, we know who holds our future. I love to get to see each day the wonderful ways God is at work in your life and how he is using you. Thanks for your wonderful love and care for each of us, for all the prayers, tears, hugs, admonishments ans so much more~ We Love YOU So!!!

xo

Cinda, Braet, Mikes & CC

Thanks Kel

Kelly is the Kovlacks youngest daughter, you may remember the Kovlack from previous posts. They graciously let my fam crash in their basement for nearly 5 months while we waited for our home!- Oh back to Kelly, she has just recently been accepted to nursing school, Congrats Kel, we are so excited for you, below you can see she choose and orange stethoscope in honor of our Mikes!! Thanks Kel, we love it!
Kelly choose a Orange Stethoscope in honor of 3 year old Micah Davis!
Orange is his favorite color and has become ours too! We look forward to seeing you
in heaven Micah!~ taken from Terri's Blog~

For all the Ladies

Okay I know there must be other women who have had the same trouble---bathing suit shopping!!! I know it is nearly the end of this season and that's probably why I'm having an even harder time! But finding a modest bathing suit is tough work! Recently I found a few great sites. I thought they were worth sharing- even if it is just to keep in mind for next year =)


http://www.limericki.com/
Get 10% off your purchases with the coupon code: Jenswim08

https://www.modbeclothing.com/

http://www.blackandwhiteapparel.net/