"I love you more than money or fame, I love you more than ice cream!!" These are the lyrics Ella has been singing since our church held Vacation Bible School July 17-21. I love VBS. It's such a great way to get kids (and their families) in church to learn about Jesus in a fun way that's on their level. I think my most cherished memory of Ella thus far came after last year's VBS. She was only two and a half but participated in the 3-5 year old preschool class. On the last night as I was buckling her into her car seat I asked what she had learned that night and, without hesitation, said, "God has a plan for me." I can't imagine my children knowing anything more important than that.
This year the theme for our Bible School was "Big Apple Adventure." I helped with the snacks, and the theme gave us some great stuff to work with. We made taxi cabs out of Zingers, stoplights out of sugar wafers and M&M's and we decorated the snack area to look like Central Park. The kids really seemed to enjoy the food!
Ella loved being in the preschool class. She had excellent teachers who really give the kids great information while making it fun. One evening after VBS I was putting her into bed and asked what she had learned and she told me nearly the entire story of Peter walking on the water. The big line that she learned this year..."Jesus loves me." It was a great five nights and I'm so glad Ella had so much fun learning more about Jesus!
Here is Ella doing crafts. This might be my favorite picture of Ella, ever. Thanks Jenny Winstead. :)
Ella eating in "Central Park" with her preschool class
Kendall muching on a brownie. Seth being Seth. :)
Ella and her preschool class dancing to their song on the final night. Thanks for taking pics, Chelsea!
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