After my first week back to teaching, I was quite exhausted. With back to school activities in the evening, along with writing, grading, and preparing lessons, I obviously didn't spend as much time with the family as I had over most of the summer. It was nice having a weekend together.
We had a church picnic at a park on the North side of town. The park embraced their Indiana roots, it's theme was a farm. Note the tractor kiddie slide and silo for ages 5-12. The 'creek' with spouting water forming lovely parabolas was a surprise treat. (We didn't exactly bring clothes for playing in the water. But they went ahead and got wet and had fun.)
We had beautiful weather this weekend.
Yesterday was so lovely that I took the family for a Lord's Day walk in the park after church. It is so helpful to have a day of rest. In explaining the motivation for students to study math and science I pointed out the example of Eric Liddill. He enjoyed God's presence in everything that he pursued. With the Olympics happening right now, his example is quite timely. 
We enjoy reading together. New glasses make the Child's Story Bible even more clear.
It looks like this guy really loves cuddling up for a time of rest.
He he John looks so cute in that last pic.
ReplyDeleteThose are some great pics! I love it when I'm able to capture the kids on film when the lighting is just right and moment is just right...it's a rare combination.
ReplyDeleteToday was the first day back for our little ones - hopefully, after the first few weeks of the routine change we can settle in and relax in the new structure of "back to school".