Little Builders.

Lowes offers a Build and Grow clinic for kids.
I had been saying for the longest time (in my head of course) that I should take my little one to one of the clinics.

A year later...
Like two weeks ago, while making a trip to Lowes, I finally signed my son up for two of the clinics.
The first clinic we didn't make. However, the second was last weekend. We made that one.

The build clinic was a bit different than I expected. I thought a store associate would be talking and interacting with the kids. Not the case. Turns out parents and guardians were doing all the work and providing guidance.
The store associate just handed out the supplies and went on her merry way.

I'm not really sure how I'd rate the clinic. I'd say for the sake of the kids it was a good experience. For the sake of parents, it would have been nice if there was an introduction to the project and a bit of interaction between teacher, student, and parents (the ones without any patience).

And being a designer, I have to note that I wasn't pleased about receiving a handwritten certificate at the end. That sort of stuff ruffles my edges.

All in all, if you have kids try it out for yourself.

Project: Toy Story RC 

39 Love.

Okay, so it's the day after my birthday.
I have to say yesterday was filled with a few surprises. The biggest of them all my son remembering to tell me happy birthday, taking me to dinner, along with presenting me with a few gifts. I know, he's only 4 and my mom made that possible but, it was special! I also received roses from my uncle that I hadn't talked to in over a year...definitely a treat.

So here's to turning 39 and all the wonder surprises along the way.

39.

Today marks my 39th birthday.
I am thankful, blessed and truly grateful for all HE has done.


I'm also thankful that a friend had to remind me of this...lol.

Where

...do we go from here.

The Zimmerman verdict vibrated beyond Florida.

Source: Mario Tama/Getty Images via NPR

~*~

Prayers to the Martin family.

Prayers to any family that has lost a child to senseless violence.

Prayers to the children of the future.

Wordless Wednesday - Superhero Push-ups.

"Superhero push-ups minus two."

A Wordless Wednesday Post.

Learn more about Wordless Wednesday here.

To A Friend.

It's amazing...
the power of music.
you hear a song
it brings back memories.
either good or bad.
you may or may not like it
but it happens.

I heard Jumper by Third Eye Blind.
I heard it last week.
and this week...
the song is still in my head.
sometimes you just can't shake it!





To A Friend:
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. /3 John 1:2