There's something about back-to-school season that always feels like a fresh start. New backpacks. Fresh notebooks. New teachers. New routines. New opportunities. As parents we spend so much time making sure our kids have everything they need for the school year. We double-check supply lists, buy new shoes, and make sure they're ready for their first day. We want them to succeed, and rightly so. But while we're preparing them academically, it's worth asking ourselves another question: Are we preparing them spiritually? Our students are growing up in a world that is louder than ever. Every day they're surrounded by voices telling them who they should be, what they should believe, and where they should find their worth. It's easy to feel like those voices are winning. That's why staying plugged-in to a youth group matters. It's more than games. More than snacks. More than a Wednesday night on the calendar. ...
Hey there friends, it's Monday again! It's early in the morning and I am full of optimism and energy for a change! I guess that is a good way to start off another trip around the sun. My birthday was on Friday, and my kids (my girls. But Trey did show up, lol) threw me a party at Carlie's house. We had Mexican enchiladas, chips, salsa, queso... and of course, CAKE! Wrenley helped Carlie decorate the house and painted the sweetest little jewelry box for me. She was just as proud to give it to me as I was to receive it. Wrenley (via Nanny) also got me a porch goose that I named Eunice. Our geese have old lady names: my mom named hers Mertyl, and her neighbor, Polly named hers Gladys. Wrenley got a little more modern with her name...Abby :) Here are the pictures from my party: Me with all my big kids 💗 My pretty cake Make a wish! Wrenley and Eunice wanted to be in the picture too! And because Wesley wasn't in the picture, you get a cute picture of my precious boy! Here...