More fun with Mary

Mary and I LOVE Disney cartoons, well ANY cartoon actually.  Our morning ritual includes some time watching "Phineas and Ferb" while laughing at the antics of the creators of this most amusing cartoon.  We also enjoy Looney Tunes, Olivia, Tom and Jerry, and Pink Panther.  I'm glad she is old school in selecting her cartoons...it makes my day!  Here are two of our favs...enjoy!

"Squirrels In My Pants" from Phineas and Ferb

"Disney Mombo #5" performed by Lou Bega

The lesson here is to enjoy life.  Make the most of what is presented.  Recently, Mary and I ventured out to the grocery store to take advantage of triple coupons at Harris Teeter.  My couponing did not go as I had planned, but we still had fun.  Mary pushed the cart and helped me select the items from the list, while she danced and sang in the aisles.  All with a smile!  Of course she did ask, "Can I have this Daddy?  I really need it!"  To which I replied, "No."  By the end of this shopping adventure, she asked, "Why do you keep saying no to me?"  My answer, "Because I can."  She did not smile that time, but we managed a laugh later as we both pushed out cart to the car.  A good time.  A great memory.  Make the most of your time...laugh, love, and live.

Baptism

Recently at church we held a baptism service for eight children.  That's right eight!  It was an amazingly awesome time to watch the faces of those children come out of the water.  Each one had a glow of excitement on his/her face.  Absolutely precious.

This time we did something a little different for the candidates.  Each child wrote a small paragraph about why the were being baptized.  Then a family member or friend read it prior to the baptism.  Confession: that was a huge moment for me...to hear the testimony of how Christ has come into their lives AND the need to share it publicly through baptism.  Goose bumps now just thinking about it.  What a tremendous blessing for all to see.

I wanted to publicly express my thanks for the families.  Each child had previously talked to mom and dad about the need to trust Christ and prayed with mom and dad to accept Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior.  No doubt that those parents are expressing their faith at home...it shows. 

Upward

Upward Basketball is a huge ministry here at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  It is a great time geared for children who want to play basketball or cheer without the highly tense moments of competitive behavior often found in local athletic associations.  The two fold approach is to compete athletically AND teach about Christ.  This is my fourth year coaching, and I love it.  This year our league director called to ask if I would be willing to coach a girls team (grades 1-3).  Now normally I coach boys from kindergarten through 3rd grade, but how can I say no to Daniel? 

So......this was my first year coaching girls, and I have had an amazing time.  The way that they act little princesses is fabulous.  They talk, laugh, cheer, and hug...during the game!  I love it!  They pass the ball and encourage each other all the time.  Truly this has been a great year.  Thank you girls for a great season.  Parents thank you for choosing us to teach your girls about basketball, but more importantly about Christ.  Hope to see you next year!