Micah Cuteness

We closing in on 17 months for this big guy.

Just wanted to share some of his fun personality before the 18 month check up.

He thinks making this face is really funny.

He does it every single time we put him in the car seat for some reason.

This was at the park.

He couldn't walk on the blanket and kept falling... also funny.

Jared learned the hard way that he can do this...

He went to take out the trash and Micah locked him out!

Luckily Sophia was inside and let daddy back in the house!

He has free reign in the pantry now... or so he thinks.

Cheerios= pure excitement.

Love how he closes the door every time.

And how he grunts at me when he want something.

And his favorite word... Uh-Oh.

(This video is pre-haircut)

Still waiting for more teeth (so far only 4).

Trying to get him to say his sister's name... would even settle for So-So

He makes me laugh every day.

Twas the night before the first day of school

Well. It's here.

Sophia's first day of school.

This is our countdown chain.

She can't even wait to wake up and take the last link of her wall.

Be still my heart.

Here we go.

We got to see her two teachers and her classroom last week.

She picked out her Barbie back pack and Hello Kitty lunch box.

We searched the world over to find a nap mat. I think this must be a Texas thing. That's what I'm telling myself at least. We finally found one in the cutest market place in Frisco Square today. Since we didn't have time for embroidery, we ironed on some sparkly letters for her.

Here she is trying it out...

One of the first weeks we moved here, she asked Jared and I if we would just "take her to school and then leave." She's finally getting her wish tomorrow! Look for Sophia's First Day pics soon. No doubt she will be darling in her backpack!

FFC work day at BGC

One week before our second preview service we took a few days and helped the Boys and Girls Club get all spiffed up for their new school year. We painted and cleaned and opened all of the new chairs!

 Every one helped out!

 The kids made good use of all of the boxes that the chairs were delivered in. Tunnels galore!

We're so thankful for the people we have met so far in Frisco, who are committed to serving this community and committed to Frisco Fields Church! it's an honor to serve with them.

Pre-Preview Service

We had our first preview service on Sunday. It was great! The launch team invited some friends and family to help us out with feedback. We called it our Pre-Preview Service. It was more for us to see how the rooms worked, how the building flowed, etc. We debriefed with the team after and made some changes to the way we'd like things to work next time and made lists of things we still needed for a excellent service. Here are some of the amazing people we love and get to spend lots of time with lately!

Chris was our techie this week and his wife, Natalie helped organize the children's program.

Jake's sister came down to sing with him for the first service. She also sang with him at their last service in OKC. A full circle moment :)

The little girls loved putting together the really big puzzle. :) Christy even did it with Baby V strapped to her. She's Super Mom, for real.

Patty headed up hospitality and her husband Bob is our nuts and bolts, jack of all trades guy! So thankful for the VDPs!

Here's what the service looked like minus a few people.

We ended up with 18 adults and 10 children.

Sophia helped Piper and Piper's grandpa clean off the chairs. So helpful! :)

Here is a quick little video tour of the main room at the BGC. The walls are bright yellow and the floor in the hallway will take you back to 1975, but we're so thankful for the space and we love it! :) For this service you will see we set up the stage in the middle of the room and used the room "horizontally". It was fine for our small gathering this week, but we will be using the room "vertically" for the next service. The stage will be over on the lockers-end of the room.

Our next service is August 21 and we will be inviting more people! Baby steps. Keep us in your prayers!

My new job!

This past February, I ran into my great friend from high school, Lindsay. We got caught up on life. I told her we were moving to Dallas and she told me that she was planning on opening a children's clothing showroom at the Dallas Market and in need of a Showroom Manager. I said I was absolutely interested and I was hired! I didn't even have to interview! ;)

This past week I've had to chance to visit the showroom and even more fun, hang out with Lindsay, her mom and dad. It felt like being home again. :) The showroom is darling. The clothing lines are darling. I can't even wait until market! It's going to be crazy fun and a perfect part time job for this mama! It's a whole new world that I can't wait to learn about!

(There will be clothes hanging and on the mannequins soon :))

Getting ready for the first preview service

This Sunday will be our first preview service. We had the launch team over last Friday and we'll be getting together again tomorrow in preparation.

I'm a bit emotional this week. It's so overwhelming. Not so much the tasks that have to be completed (although there are a LOT of those), but more just "It's really happening!" I feel like we've spent the past year in transition and waiting for the next steps. I knew once our two trips were over and the Seaton's moved down it was gone be "go time", and it has been. Our life went from 0 to 100 in a week. I love it. Our house was upside down for a few days, but I think it's all coming together and I'm catching up, physically and emotionally. There is an amazing group of people who are dedicated to see this church get off to a healthy start. Here's a little peek into the foundations of Frisco Fields.

Sophia "Vanna" Doe helping daddy out

I'll let you know how Sunday goes! Please pray for the church, for Jared and Jake, and all of our families!

Follow Up

I will follow up and tell you that I've completed my application and volunteer training for Traffick911. Not sure what's next, but I'll share once I know. And yes I did read the book and yes it sucked. I'm having nightmares. I figure if children have to live it, a nightmare to remind me isn't so bad.