we skipped school today

and this is what we learned instead....

I was reading an article on the recent Duck Dynasty happenings...

The Patriarch, Phil Robertson, was recently asked in a GQ magazine his personal belief on Gay marriage. His response was that he believes what is in the Bible - marriage is a union between and man and a woman. In my opinion, the reporter knew what his answer to this question would be without ever asking it. They have always stood FIRM in their faith from day one. It was a baited question to stir controversy and it worked. A&E decided to remove Phil from filming with the family on the show. (I could go on and on about this topic but that's not why I am writing this.) Phil's response is that more people needed to love God and love their neighbor. He loves people and does not hate.

 

Parker was sitting beside me and said "Mom! The Duck Dynasty CREW!" what does it say? And I told him that Phil was asked a question about marriage and what it means. He responded with words and his belief in the bible, that marriage is with a man and a women, and because he stood up for what God's word said - he was not allowed to be on TV anymore and the show would probably be gone. Parker looked confused. I told him that lots of people in the world do not believe what the Bible says. He said "ok... (short pause) and mom, when I am seven I really want to go to the school where I can learn about the bible and talk about it. I don't want to go to the school where I cant read the bible."  "And do you remember that king (Nebuchadnezzar) who wanted the three guys to bow to him and pray? Mom, they just stood there and prayed to our God instead. They were thrown in the fire, God saved them!" I was so amazed that a barely six year old could see the relation to this persecution and the importance of standing firm in your faith when you are being tested. And then he said "you know what else mom? Jesus loves all people. even when they are wrong." "Even when I don't listen to my mom and dad, Jesus loves me." He literally had a TEAR in his eyes and said "these are happy tears. Jesus loves me."

 

Speechless.

 

The Little Children and Jesus

¹⁵ People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. ¹⁶ But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁷ Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Theology from a six year old.

I am SO glad we skipped our 3 hour school day so I could have this conversation

 

 

Paige

 

 

PS... Colton was listening so closely to this conversation and when I looked over at him he had teary eyes and said " Mom. I have happy Jesus tears too."

He said it with red and green stains all over his nose.... from the M&M's he had just stuck up his nostrils.

Two years later....

It's time to get back into this blog! It's been TWO years and a LOT has been going on... I was reading old posts and I love that this journal is here for our kids to read someday! Let's get back to it, Mom!

Let's see....

First of all, Chad and I are going on seven years of marriage! Still madly in love and enjoying life together! We moved into a new home in Magnolia one year ago this week. Chad is working for Spitzer in Houston and doing great! He is a project manager and really enjoys his job. He is blessed to work with a lot of fun guys that all enjoy the outdoors!

Parker is SIX years old! He started Kindergarten and is loving it. He is starting to read, tie his shoes, do math problems and is quite the little man. He still has a great vocabulary and is such a helper around the house. He is a delight!

Colton is now 3 1/2! He is an adorable little mess! He is so tenderhearted still, loves to make people laugh, super duper smart - can memorize any book he reads, SILLY and accident prone... he breaks something almost every.single.day! It's a good thing he is so darn cute and affectionate ;) His favorite thing to tell us right now is "I love everyone that lives in our house... mommy, daddy, Parker, Aubrie and me"

AND speaking of Aubrie....

We have a daughter! Aubrie Grace is 12 weeks old and absolutely perfect! She was born on July 29th, 2013 @ 3pm sharp! She weighed 7# 13oz and was 19 1/2'' long. She is the sweetest thing. A snuggly, little princess. God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams!

Thankful for all of our abundant blessings in this life we live! Praying that God continues to use our family as an encouragement and light for families around us!

And... highlight reel from the last two years....

Colton 18 months, Parker 2 yrs 10 months

 

 

Parker 4! Colton 1 1/2

 Parker 4, Colton 2

 

4, 2

 Colton's 2nd bday! 2012

 

 

Camping for Easter 2012

4 1/2, 2

Parker's 5th bday

October 2012... Parker 5, Colton 2

Moving into our new house while daddy is Elk hunting!

Daddy coming home to our new house!

 

5 and 2

The new ranch in South Texas!

2013

 

 

 

Colton's 3rd birthday

Mommy pregnant with Aubrie Grace, Colton 3

Day before Aubrie was born!

First day of Kinder and preK 3