A Special Story for George

Corbin wanted to read George a special story. This is a new book we just picked up today and Corbin thought he would share...

Things I've Learned from a Kindergartener

Here's a random list of things I've learned thus far from our kindergarten experience:

1. Backpacks are really cool...even if holding only 1 small folder
2. Daily stamps are a good reward for a good morning's work (especially a Mickey stamp)
3. Drop-off and pickup procedures may require a masters degree (for God sakes, don't go IN the OUT area!
4. Ms. Gregg knows a lot...sometimes even more than mommy and daddy
5. Education is an experience that can and should be shared...and education comes from every facet of our day. Reading center, learning about other countries, or learning the subtle differences about the buses that take the kids from Primrose to kindergarten.
6. Education involves the entire person (Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit) and creating educational experiences that engage not only the facts but the feelings of self and others creating collaborative learning that is fun for all.

I'm sure this list will grow and change. I'm sure Corbin will do the same. And, for that matter, I know I will keep changing as well.

I am thankful that we're sharing this kindergarten experience with our son. All are lessons that I need and appreciate.

Labor Day Fun

We've had a great Labor Day break. Lots of playing, singing, eating together, more playing, a bit of napping and lots of laughing, hugs and kisses.

Go Car Go


Uh-oh Collection
Emily enjoys speaking in her dinosaur voice. Watch this collection of videos to catch her saying "uh-oh" at her best dinosaur voice.




Giving Kisses
Emily has learned how to give kisses and loves to share


One! 1 Cute Video...ah ah ah ah!


Eating Corn
Our children may drive the price of corn up even more...we love our corn.

Recent Videos

Here are some recent videos of the kids:

Playing Piano


Emily Brushing her Teeth

What is Church?

Today in children's church the kids were asked to draw what they would do with our new building...how would they use the space to serve God, the community and others.

Corbin's church had the traditional markings. A steeple, doors, windows, etc. But that's where the similarities ended. On the far right side of Corbin's church was an overhang with a red cross. When asked about this portico Corbin responded, "That's the entrance to the emergency room where people can come who are sick or hurt."

Underneath this structure were a series of what were obviously wheels. When we asked Corbin about the circles under his church he replied, "those are wheels that can take the church to where the people who need us are."

Yes son, the church is a place where sick and hurt people can come. Come to find strength, to find joy in the eternal and to find a family of people who desire to, as Job's friends so powerfully demonstrated, simply sit and let the stillness minister to the wounds of the heart. And yes son, the church is mobile with those same people carrying their spirit and joy into their lives ministering to all around them merely by their presence.

Here's to the church as emergency room. To the church on wheels. To the church who continually redefines what church is to meet the needs of a changing world.

I am the church, you are the church, we are the church together.