Lunch at Stone Canyon

Last Thursday Cole and I went to eat lunch at school with Zoe. They even let us play at recess with her. Cole had a blast.
After lunch I helped Mrs. Ham laminate and hot glue things to the wall. I also made a few copies. It's so fun to be the stay-at-home mom who helps the teacher!!

Bluegrass and Chili Festival

Before I tell about the festival, YES...Hayden broke her elbow. Second Hodge kid in a week.

Today we all went to Claremore for the Bluegrass and Chili Festival. Cole fell asleep on the way there and slept through half of it.
Hayden and Zoe had fun together. They went on a pony ride.

They had vendors too. It was fun to look, but we didn't buy anything.
They had a big tent full of free activities. They gave each kid a goldfish. Now we have 5 fish at "our" house.






Cole and I rode the train after he woke up.

Later Cole and Zoe fed some farm animals. I was pretty grossed out by them. Brad thought I needed to toughen up.

We left before the actual chili tasting. It smelled really good though. Maybe next year!

Fun with the Cousins

Cole's Back!

Mom and Dad came to see Brewer today and Cole actually stayed with me! He's been spending a lot of time at Nana and Pop's house because, frankly, he likes them better right now. But they left and he stayed in Owasso. He drove his police car and is now watching his favorite Thomas the Train movie. Hopefully, he'll be okay until we see them again. I miss him so much when he's gone. I'm a much happier mama when I've got my whole family here!
Can you tell he's been hanging out with "Pops" a little too much. Notice they've both got a toothpick in their mouth? They're so cute together!

New Life in Christ

Zoe got baptized on Saturday!!I knew she was ready and I have no doubt she loves Jesus and knows He's her saviour, but I haven't really talked to her about being baptized. We had visited our new church in Owasso (which we really liked) and she left there asking about it and telling me she was ready. She wanted to get baptized at Racine and even though I told her anyone could baptize her, she wanted our preacher John to do it. John was happy to baptize her on Saturday.
We spent the night at Nana's on Friday night and I could tell she was nervous Saturday morning. Papa was so good to go out and talk to her and calm her nerves.
Several family and friends met us out at the church at 10 am to celebrate with us.

You can tell by her little face how excited she was to see everyone again. I can't tell you how much it meant to me that our neighbors and family came to support Zoe.
Steph wouldn't have missed it. She came even though she was leaving for Ghana that same afternoon. We did circle up before the baptism and prayed for her and the entire situation. I know God is going to do amazing things for them!

John did an awesome job of explaining the baptism to her and making it a very special day.
She listened with all her heart and took it very seriously. It made Brad and I so proud!

As she was getting into the water I looked back at everyone and saw this. Look how cute all her little friends (and Matt) are taking pictures and video taping her. They were really into it!

It is so exciting to see your child following Christ. Zoe has a heart that is excited to follow Jesus.

We couldn't be more proud of her and the decision she has made.

We love you Zoe!