lil Gymnasts

     This Spring the girls were able to take Gymnastics at Hills- as you can see they loved it! The Olympics was nothing short of inspiring! I think all my front door may need repainted from the countless hand stands practiced! Spills & Skills Day at Hills

Flying horses

Kelz: do horses fly like angels do?
Me: uh, horses well not here on earth but maybe in Heaven
Kelz: well mine doesn't need help
Me: Okay- ?

I love it, flying horses. Is that what she is dreaming about! I want one too!

And More B-days!!

   

    How Cool is it that Cianne and Owen share a Birthday! ( I hoe she thinks that =) Cianne was 5 weeks early and Owen 2- what are the odds?

You guys are wonderful Gifts to our family!!!

   Cianne! My sweet girl, no one serves quite like you do ( you must get that from your Nana!) You a have such a gift a seeing the needs and desires of others and wanting to meet those. Your crazy, passionate, sweet, tender- you love to laugh and entertain, you want the stage! You love Jesus your family and the poor. I am so grateful for the way you  long to care for others and your sacrificial giving already. Thank You for giving of your time and energy now even when you are very young, may Lord only increase your desires, dreams and platform to do great work for Him. I LOVE YOU GOO!

   Owen, you bubby, chub, Owey...any many more fun names- were our happy Surprise!! You love your food!! Watch out if you havent had breakfast- or lunch, snack--- whatever! You are happy and loving, right now you are sitting in the chair "singing" as you "read" your book. It sounds kinda like the ABC song =) You are a snuggler and a great sleeper --- YEAHHHHH for Mommy! Climber--- not so good for mommy! Glad you are a part of this family and we enjoy each day watching you grow!

Happy 9 Micah J

We sure miss you!

Spring is for B-days

     Here at the Davis house Spring is for B-days (well really winter too!) It starts in the winter with Mikelle, then Braet, Micah, CC & Owen Feb-May, 5 Birthdays! I cant say that I mind in the least, who doesn't love party with those they love.

     So Happy Birthday Braet! I love this kid! He is growing way to fast in so many ways. He is my right hand lil man. He helps with caring for the littles in our home and trying to enter their world- makes bottles and playing with Owey. Reading and practicing piano with Cianne and even dress up with Klez (they play knights and spys =) I love to seeing living outside of himself and developing hopes and dreams and growing. He is humble young man who laughs and cries and gets frustrated, prays for and drinks Zija =) with me. He is a brother, a son and a friend. Glad to journey with you! Happy 11

   

Sunrise

With the time change I see the "sunrise" :) While the trees limit the view I have this great lil window in my room- as the sun shines through it , it splashes orange onto my wall right above my #9 (my Micahman's color and number). It's a sweet sight and a special reminder, a gift from God for my heart! I can't help but smile!

Consider Gifts that Give~ Gifts of Hope & Help~ Amazima

    In the last six months or so we were able to listen to the audio book Kisses from Katie as the kids and I  drove here and there. We loved it! We have found ourselves compelled and inspired. This book is helping to water seeds of compassion and awaken a desire- a need- a calling to serve the poor and the orphan in new and different ways in our lives.
    I received one of their beautiful necklaces for Christmas and in turn Luke & able were able to purchase these for our girls at Valentine's. It was a special gift for Cianne particularly after listening to the book. There was a real connection, her necklace cared for others. Special gifts that gift so very much! Thanks mom I love mine!

Amazima Store

About Our Store ( taken from the Amazima Website)

In 2007, at the age of 18, Katie Davis traveled to Uganda for the first time.  She fell in love with the people of Uganda and started Amazima Ministries to help educate and empower the people with God's love. 

Every product in this store is hand-crafted by women who live in the slum community of Masese. These women once turned to prostitution, alcohol brewing, and digging through the trash as their only means for providing for their families.  Seeing their desperation, Katie initiated a vocational program through Amazima Ministries, training the women in the making of recycled magazine bead necklaces. Each woman invited into the program has been nominated by her community as being of good reputation, work ethic, and character.  They are responsible to supply their own materials and to craft their own jewelry.  Amazima purchases these beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces from the women at wholesale and makes them available to you. 

All profits from the sale of these jewelry pieces will go directly to Amazima's feeding program in Masese.  Every day, Monday through Friday, 1,200+ children rely on Amazima for a nutritious lunch.  For some children, this is the only meal they will eat in the day.  

Brighten your favorite outfit with a gorgeous new piece of jewelry from Uganda.  Dazzle your friends and family with colorful, radiant colors draped around your neck.  But most importantly, know that your purchase employed a hard-working Ugandan woman AND fed a starving child in the name of Jesus.