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Originally, we were going to go to CA for me to see Dr. Pimentel (I made the appt one year ago…he’s that much in demand) for my gut issues. We would go to the beach and also have a vacation for which she’d miss three days of school. Then, I postponed the appt. and we’d go to Coronado. Well, I found it best to stay home since I really need to take care of myself right now.

We decided to make a staycation of it, but Tatum would still have to do her work from school. So….here we go!
The Sunday night before, we did our usual readings; we are so enjoying this biography of Corrie Ten Boom and her surviving the Holocaust. She is a bold follower of Jesus!

Tatum had her nightstand filled with Lego Friends too.

We cannot wait for our restful and active (HA!) time.

About 10 years ago, I took classes on becoming a foster parent. Little did I know I would become a parent to Tatum, a brand new beautiful baby girl. However, I never lost my passion to help in the Foster Care system.

Fast forward to now, Scottsdale Bible has become very passionate about this cause as well. Here in AZ, there are over 16,000 children in the system. It’s overwhelming, and there is so much that can be done. Gigi’s Cottage is for girls in the Arizona foster care system that are ages 7-18 and provides housing for up to nine girls. Through new combined efforts, SBC will provide administrative and operational support to assist the Gigi’s Cottage team to help these girls move in a positive direction and experience the love of Jesus.

Our small group decided to adopt this cottage and help them in any way. The first way we could help would be to make gift baskets for the girls.

We had so much fun making these! Delivery would be on November 11th, Veteran’s Day. Tatum and I would deliver. One of our small group ladies, Julie Miller, joined us. We couldn’t wait!

We loaded up Brady, headed to Einstein’s to meet Julie, and headed out.

We arrived at 9am at this adorable little home.

We met three of the girls and two of the volunteers. They were overjoyed!

We loved the living room and dining room! So cozy and comfortable for them.

Thank you for allowing us to help you all. We have so much more to come.

Every year, they have a school picnic, but this year it was postponed due to rain. Since it was moved to November, it was a bit more chilly! That didn’t stop the Tot from running around.

First stop: NOAH (and a HUGE icey fruity freezy thingy)

Oh, Hi Mrs. Denmark.

And a unicorn on her face. A winner!

Now, she is ready for SPIRIT WEEK!

She had it all logged in her journal:

Monday: Crazy sock day.

Now, I’m not sure how crazy doggies are, but this doggie is pretty crazy!

Tuesday: Decades Day; Gotta go with the 70’s!

As we drove away from home, look at the moon! Just wow!

It was also voting day, so she joined me at the polling place. Go Kari Lake for GOV!

Day 3? Character Day; Tatum is into Pikachu right now which is a Pokeman character.

Cooper guarded her shirt before the big day.

I love that she made most of her costume (the ears and the face).

Her BFF, Isabel, was also Pikachu!

Finally the last day was Patriot Day (the day before Veteran’s Day. Red White and Blue.

What a fun week! Tomorrow we celebrate our Veteran’s.

This month, we decided to have an IDEA night for activities and food. I made a homemade butternut squash soup.

And Tot’s Ideas

My ideas were about what we could do over our vacation time. Stay tuned for those.

First, she got up to do her yoga and prayers. Then, we heard her in the art/play room. What was she doing?

Students: Reeses and Carson, Michael, and Maggie, and Micah….oh, Corbin and Carmel.

She taught them Bible, structuring a paragraph, math, and grammar. She is so strict!

Later, she moved it all into the living room.

I see her strengths as she talks to her students. She graded their papers, worked individually with the students who needed help, and gave consequences for students who were “out of line.”
Future teacher? Hmm…..

Every Saturday, I want to dress up, have a tea party and talk. 10am. Be there!

How could I turn that down!?

First, last week, I bought a new journal and some color coding pens to use with it. Tatum couldn’t resist. She had to have one too! So, this became part of our Saturday morning.

Upon asking me to get the tea party ready, she walked in with her dress and heels on.

She was all ready to go. I poured our tea, and then we read our prompt for our journal discussion.

Cheers my love!

Let’s write.

Tatum first shared her heart with me. (Three wishes you have for your mommy or daughter) We had five.

I love all 5!! Love that she wants Daddy and me to grow in love.

Mine now!

In Jesus name!
We read to each other, then she showed me her color coding.

Love these pens!

Here’s her Color coding key.

She shared with me her GOD moment later. Melt.

I felt it too, Lovebug. More later!

Last week, I was not at my best. In fact, I had to lay down for a few hours. I had just given Coopy a bath, and he was ready to rock’n’roll.

He took good care of me while Tatum and Daddy were gone.

I’m so grateful for his little guy.