Hay Happens and Hay's Happen

I couldn’t resist. I saw these at Kid to Kid, and I had to get them.

We be cool together now.

At the pool….

And in the car.

These shades definitely helped this morning. We both were a bit under the weather, but when we put on our cool shades, POOF!…somehow we felt better. I think it’s probably our attitudes about a hope and a future. It’s just so darn bright, we have to wear shades.

Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you: Plans to prosper you and not to harm you to give you a hope and a future.”

We are obsessed with them! Well, you see, every morning, the mommy and daddy quail enter our patio with their little babies following. They are growing now. This is the same family from a few weeks ago.

Now look at them!

I love how they move all the other birds out of the way for their babies to get their food!

So, today when Tot and I were driving to camp, we see this house. They not only love quail, they love the Lord. See their door frame.

“Love the Lord with all your soul, strength and mind.”

Quail make me happy and think of family with lots of love.

The Incredibles came out last week. Well, Incredibles TWO!

The first one came out 14 years ago, and FINALLY the sequel returned. We went last week to see it, and ever since, Tatum and I have been doing everything Incredible. We especially like Jack Jack, the baby. His powers were revealed in the second one. I won’t spoil it, but it is heeeeeelarious. Let’s just say it involves him spontaneously combusting. He gives fits a new name.

So, we drew him.

With the help of artforkidshub.com and the McDonald’s figure.

I did my best too.

She’s got it down!!!

After we finished, we made a card for the teachers at PFT. It was our Incredible Tuesday, which meant we do a Random Act of Kindness.

We made them a card.

What do they need????

We’ll find out and buy it for them.

Supplies are always needed and in low supply.

It was Incredible, as always, with my Tot.

When Doug told me he wanted to go to school to be a chaplain, I was excited for him. He wanted to ramp up his learning of the Bible, but also he wanted to learn more about Jesus and be around bright Godly men. Men Coaching Men (MCM) was the perfect avenue for this.

He has been going to Tuesday nights at SBC for about two years, and the chaplaincy would meet on Saturday mornings. He was dedicated to doing it.

Darien Bennet would be his mentor and teacher.

Well, June 23rd, 2018, he would graduate with flying colors.

They asked him three questions in front of us, and he answered from his heart. The Holy Spirit was definitely present with him as He always is when Doug talks. He spoke boldly and humbly to his peers about the Gospel of Jesus and the Love He has for all of us.

HIs Fitbit showed his heart rate during the time he spoke. You think he was feeling the “burn” during his talk????

He didn’t show it if he was!!

Darien and his team then prayed over the men of his class. What bright lights these men are.

The journey is just beginning for my man. Now, as Darien says, he will walk worthy of his calling. What will that be? God will guide him and lead him in the ministry assigned to Douglas Hay.

Tatum is so proud of him too.

Your calling will be revealed as you walk your walk. We love you, Honey!!!

How else do you prepare for camp? New socks of course.

She set out a new pair for each day of camp. Srsly.

 

This year, I signed her up for Wizard of Oz and Beetlemania at Phoenix Theater. Last year, she went to Disney and Mickey Mouse.

Ok, so of course she was nervous going the first day, but when I picked her up, I got THE REPORT.

Yes, she loves to dance. She also made friends with everyone. The teachers were so impressed with her. Surprised? NOPE!

 

We got her parts:

Scene 1, 5th line: I rode a tornado

Perfect for Tot. Then she was up first for Scene 3.

She would have the first line!

“I never want to leave Oz.”

She practiced her songs all week. Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Somewhere over the Rainbow.

 

It was now time to perform on Friday. She had truly practiced this time!

She walked out poised and ready!

Now…. the moment. Her line!

Then they sang and danced!

And the finish!

Her teachers, Jesus and Osiris, were so encouraging. Thank you!

Mama and I are proud of you Tot!

See you for Beetlemania in two weeks.

We love to celebrate Doug. There is our FATHER in heaven, but we have our earthly Dad. A real Dad. Doug has been a phenomenal Dad to Austin, but now he has a new opportunity to be Tatum’s REAL Dad. What a blessing for all of us. So, today, we celebrated the now and the future. The now of his presence in our lives and the future of more love!! Serving him is one way we can show we love him.

Tatum got all dressed up for him. She loves to do this.

We made him a lovely breakfast: Sausage, muffins and mom’s famous gazpacho.

Then it was present time.

Tatum made him a card and then it was time for the unveling.

Whatcha think?

Mom got him a lovely shirt too.

Nice!

Tatum just wanted to hang on him all day!
He seemed pretty satisfied.

There’s more?
Yes, a picture of the new Hay family to come!

I like this one.

Ok, now, for the fun gift.

A new FitBit so he could be obsessed with steps, movement and the BURN!

Honey, you’re going to love this.

I also made you…..

 

heeheeeeeeeee

But really, we had such fun.

Now, I needed to celebrate my dad, and really that is my mom because she has been with me at all the times when dad should have been there. My performances, games, and graduations. My STUFF…..cheering me on. Always!

So I had to give her a book. The newest blog book:

We enjoyed reading it for a bit.

All in all what a fun, special day.

Thank you Doug for being the BEST of the BEST Dad around.

March 2018, she started her first sketchbook. We have just completed the last page of memories and drawings from this book. So…..it’s time to start a new one!

This time, I bought one to match so we can do twinsie drawings.

I love you, Tot!