A Step at a Time

Hey Y'all! I truly meant to post this on the 4th, but we have been working at our new house, and I do not have WiFi at the house, so... I'm sorry! I know poems are not easy for everyone, but please take time to read this poem. It is very important! ~ Recessional~ by Rudyard Kipling God of our fathers, known of old,    Lord of our far-flung battle-line, Beneath whose awful Hand we hold    Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies;    The Captains and the Kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,    An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Far-called, our navies melt away;    On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday    Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Na...

Hey Y'all! As the title explains, I am (finally!)  posting about the 4th, a month later. I know, I know, that's procrastinating. I'm working on that, I promise! So here we go: We arrived rather late (whoops), and went immediately to play in the creek. Since there were some certain children that were splashing, I decided not to risk getting my camera wet.   My friends resting, staying hydrated. It was so hot that day! After a little while our wonderful planner Charity had some games prepared for the kids. For the younger kids, she had them painting, while the older ones were Tossing Water Balloons, volleyball, and . . . Sack races! Waiting for the race to start with anticipation. Watching the sack and three-legged race. We also had a pie competition. Here is one of the judges, overlooking the splendid array of artwork on the pies ;-) Each pie judge had their own "region" of pies to taste. The three judges discussing their favorit...