Category: Totally Tatum

She was scheduled to sing this morning at church. And oh, what a beautiful morning! Plus 15 baptisms. Moving… Just wonderful.

This is AMAZING GRACE

Then, as a serendipity of being a greeter every week, she seems to have a fan club of older friends. Tommy and Tina..

Dear Vera..

And there’s more! Tatum was asked to cat sit for a friend, Tracy, and she spoiled her with a gift too.

It’s her birthday week, and so much more joy to come. All of this comes to her because Tatum gives all year long. You truly reap what you sow.

OH, and look how much her class loves her!

Her bestie, Felicity, came over to celebrate Tatum’s birthday.

Gifts!

Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, a Lego Set, and a gift for Rio! HI Coopy! (What did I get?)

Then, they decorated some Thanksgiving cookies.

And they were delicious!

We so love you, Felicity! Thank you for being awesome.

She LOVES being a teacher.

Cooper, are you coming?
He doesn’t look too enthused.

OK, getting all set up!

Class PIC!
She’s dealing with quite a few personalities here, so her classroom management skills are getting refined.

Go, Tatum! You are a natural! She reads to them, helps them with grammar, and helps their math skills. LOVE IT! OH, and she sings with them and teaches them BIBLE!

On Sunday, Tatum, again, helped with Arabella. She is a sweet 4 year old with down’s, and Tatum was her guardian/shadow the whole Sunday class.

I love watching how nurturing and loving Tatum is.

It’s not an easy job at all! Many times, I had to help reel Arabella back from running away. Tatum modeled kindness and love.

I’m inspired by my child! She is so special! AND CHOSEN for such great things. Thank you for loving on Arabella so much like Jesus.

It was time for the Mommy to get a haircut. The Big M and some unwanted health drama is not kind to hair. AND not coloring it for a few weeks, well, you get the drift. Time for a change!
Brandy again to the rescue.

AND, HHH and I had a chance to go to dinner (it’s been EONS!), so we got all dressed up. ….well, dressed up, that is, from our loungies.

Close up!
Isn’t he cute?

But it wouldn’t be a perfect evening if the TOT didn’t get in the pic.

My family is the B.E.S.T!

Tatum still has the biggest heart on the inside, but on the outside? It’s been changing this week!!
Why? Well, first, her school has SPIRIT week. She was to dress up as a character, and she chose the famous RIO! Yep, folks, her little birdie.

We headed to Michael’s for supplies, and with her creative brain, Daddy’s glue gun and fabric drawing skills, she had a masterpiece of bird look.

Wings and all. Now go fly to school, little one!

Then there was WESTERN Day. Heeeeeeehaw!

Finally, DECADE DAY! WE have a love for the 70’s ONLY because of the jeans and flowers. It’s all about the flarey jeans and those cute sunflowers. PEACE DUDE.

Ok, now, let’s talk about Halloween. Most kids: A witch, a cat, a dog, a dragon, a princess…ya know, the usual kid costumes. Tot? She’s a history buff, and she really wanted to delve into pioneer times. Enter: Laura Ingalls.

Whatcha think Mama? Ain’t she PERTY?

I think so!

Daddy, Pa’d up and took her around. He’s such a great protector. XXOO

At least no one would DARE steal her candy! HA!

Tot, I love your many looks; I especially like when we match for church with your new do… You are precious in our sight, love bug.

Kinda grateful! We got published again.

The three of us love to write together.