Saturday night I decided I needed a boost to my step. So I decided to challenge myself to seven days of service-oriented, family-fun days. I really wanted to get my focus off of unimportant things and on to things that matter and that will teach my kids. I also know that for me, if it's not written down or planned, its much harder for me. So I literally wrote down things to do for 7 days.
DAY ONE: (No pictures) We made bread together and then delivered 3 different loaves to three different people in need. First was a family who just suffered a tragic loss in their family. Second was a family who just had a new baby. And third was a young man about to leave on a mission.
DAY TWO: We started the day off by delivering a card and some cookies to a local fire station. I even had the boys wear their firefighter hats. Here we are outside with Isaac showing the card and cookies.
This next picture was an attempt of getting a picture of Isaac handing the cookies to the fire chief, but I was too slow or he was too fast. :)
The firefighters were great to the boys and showed them around and let them get in the truck and ask questions. We ran into a lady we know that works there and she went above and beyond for the boys.
Following the fire station, we got six balloons and Isaac got to choose six friends to deliver them too. We wrote "Thanks for being my friend. -Isaac" on each balloon. Yes, this may sound super corny, but Isaac loved it and his friends (from what their moms told me) loved getting a random balloon on a random day!
Following our FHE on service *wink, wink* we went outside for some "ice cube painting" which is simply food coloring and water in an ice cube tray....I really didn't think about how messy it would be, but I knew as soon as I handed one to Beau that he was going to think he could eat it rather than paint with it....oops. Oh well....if he is still green when you see him, you know why :)
And a picture at the end of the day... love these boys!!!!!!!
3 comments:
Love this idea Val! So fun and cute! The balloon idea is awesome, may have to copy :)
I love this! I think I will have to borrow your idea. :) I have liked reading all your posts on it. Looks like you guys had a blast, and I liked a lot of your ideas. :) Hope you are doing and feeling well!
I love this! Such a fun, great idea for you and the kids. I love how it includes the kiddos so much. I may have to borrow some of your ideas. :) Hope you are doing/feeling great!
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