Farmer McNugget and The Interview

I am happy to introduce to you....Farmer McNugget.  Nicolas was Farmer McNugget in his Thanksgiving play at school and he was a super cute farmer.  The whole family, including Nana, was able to make his performance and he was so happy to see everyone in the crowd.  Nicolas was standing next to a little boy during his performance and he told me that he helps him in class from time to time.  I asked him why he helps him and he simply answered "he needs help".  No judgement, no criticism, no nothing!  Just simply "he needs help".  What a lesson I learned today from Nicolas:  don't complain, don't question, don't judge...just help!  Thank you God for using Farmer McNugget to show me how to love and serve selflessly!

Emilie was happy to be back at school for Nicolas' performance.  She was able to see her classmates, Mr. Ward and teachers from previous years.  She was so perky after visiting school.  She is looking forward to returning in January.  Today was Emilie's big interview with  Mrs. Siemsen.  Mrs. Siemsen asked Emilie about her cancer, how it has changed her, and how was life in a wheelchair.  Emilie answered that she is not afraid of anything now, that her faith has grown and that being in a wheelchair is not much different that not being in a wheelchair.  Emilie continues to amaze me with her positive, non-complaining attitude.  God has really given her a great attitude through this journey and I am so proud of her perseverence and courage.

Go Emilie Go!

(Yucky shots in low light with high ISO....Santa, if you are listening, a new camera, lens, etc. would be greatly appreciated.)

Who Loves You Baby?

Lord, you are good.

You are forgiving.

You are full of love for all who call out to you.

Psalm 86:5

Box+Tube+Magnifying Glass+Curiosity=Budding Photographer

Last week Nicolas came home with the Super Scientist backpack from his class.  His assignment was to choose an experiment, practice it home and then demonstrate it to his class.  Before Nana picked him up from school, he had chosen the "Construct a Camera" experiment.  I really thought he would have chosen something that exploded or oozed, but no, he went for the camera.  With the help of dad, Nicolas built his camera from a cardboard tube, empty tissue box, magnifying glass, vellum and tape.  He donned the super scientist coat and gave me a few shots of his creation.  His teacher was thrilled with his selection as he was the first child to build a camera.  Nice Nic, nice!!!

You can actually see the inverted image that appeared on the vellum.