Glory's 8th Birthday Party

Glory wanted a slumber party for her birthday. She invited several 2nd grade girls and they had the SWEETEST slumber party! What a precious age! They thought it was SO exciting to get into PJs and set out their sleeping bags. Just a beautiful, sweet, precious age.

Happy 8th Birthday Glory! MOMMY & DADDY LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! You're BEAUTIFUL! You are Marvelously Made! WE LOVE YOU! We are FOR you!!!! May you draw closer to a revelation of the love of Christ in this 8th year of life as you finish up 2nd grade and start 3rd. May the truth that YOU ARE marvelously made sink deep into your heart. May the truth of who God is and who you are in Him compel your thoughts, words and actions! May you be full of joy and PEACE!

Fixing to open presents! Seems to be the best part for receiver and givers!

Cute!

They had fun making these little cross bracelets!

They had a TON of fun playing Trouble! The best part was saying the magic words, "Boogaly, Boogaly, Boogaly Mama!" to roll that special number 6!

Just finished reading the story of David and Goliath - now we're going to watch the VeggieTales movie of the story. After reading the story, the girls said they felt VERY POWERFUL! Lizzie felt like digging Goliath back out of his grave and whipping up on him some more! I guess the part about David cutting his head off got them a little riled! :) I pray these girls, right here, know they have NOTHING ever to be afraid of - but rather stand up on God's side and let God fight their battles for them - knowing DEEP in their knower that HE will and that He wins! May they know right now, in 2nd grade and may they see Him fight their 2nd grade battles. May they BE on God's side - walking in love.

Freedom was pretty good at the slumber party! He and Blondie snuggled up here on the floor with the girls.

Joy camped out where she's been sleeping ever since she broke her arm.

Nothing like a good scratch on the back with your electric toothbrush in the morning!

Apparently the David & Goliath story had an impact because when Jon came out and gave his Papa Bear Growl the girls although initially ran away terrified, they then rallied together screaming "Kill Goliath!" and attacked.

Jon was surprised and laughing. It was so funny.