One of the blessings of the ways things work out with the kids' charter school is that school work is finished during school hours. We've been blessed to see each of our dear friends more often - before dad gets home - and also still have quality family time.

Our children here have been friends since our oldest were 3 years and our second ones were just toddlers.

This was sweet when Josh's buddy shared her native american clothes and drums with him and they encouraged each other to make Native American masks/head dresses; while the older ones got innovative with building Lego creations. The littlest one was a social butterfly flitting between the kids and mothers! This was a blessed time together with friends who make a point to assure that  you feel special. That's a gift from Jesus. We are each precious in the sight of the Lord.