Keeping up with the Williams'

Is not an easy task, huh....especially since I'm not very faithful at blogging these days! The last time I blogged, I told you the kids were going to Bible school-they LOVED it. On Friday night of last week they had their closing program. Amber and LeRoy had arrived that afternoon and were able to go with us to watch the kids. They know some people at that church, too, so it was good for them to visit with some more friends. It was a nice program-the kids sang songs, there was a slide presentation showing pictures from all week, a short message giving the plan of salvation. My favorite part of the program was when all of the kids turned to face us and they sang this song they learned with sign language-it is so pretty. The chorus says, "But God can do what seems impossible. God controls eternity. My mind can never comprehend it, But God in Heaven cares for me." It was so neat watching them all-I've had my kids sing it a couple of times for me-I love it. The highlight of the program for the kids was when they drew names out of a basket for prizes...one of those prizes being a digital camera. I know Shelby especially wanted to win. I bought her a digital camera for Christmas, but it wasn't a very good one...and it hasn't worked very well. So, she was excited at the chance to win one. The time came, they drew the name out of the basket (it wasn't Shelby) Everyone was looking around to see who it was and if they were there...it seemed like it took a while, and then a little girl stood up and made her way out of the aisle-she had down syndrome. Everyone clapped as she walked up and got her new camera. After the program was over, Shelby came up to me and said, "I think the little girl that won the camera was a little handicapped or something....so I'm glad she won." It brought tears to my eyes...I knew how badly Shelby wanted to win that camera, but I was so glad that she has a tender heart.

We left the church and headed downtown to the building where Todd works. It was about sunset, we were hoping to get up on one of the higher floors and look out over the river before the sun went down. We made it to the 30th floor just as the sun was setting, it was so pretty! It was an amazing view from up there. We looked around a little bit more and then headed home. I know Todd was glad for us to see where he works...I enjoyed it, too.

We stayed up late talking about different things on Friday night after we put the kids to bed. It was a lot of fun.

Saturday we woke up, I made breakfast. I could tell that something was going on with Seth. He was a little sick, but after a while he started to feel better. We headed out to the zoo with all of the kids. We walked around for a while and then let the kids play in the splash park. They had so much fun. Our kids are always wanting to go there EVERY time we go to the zoo, but a lot of times we're just going for a quick trip-we don't necessary want to stay a long time and have everybody get all wet and everything...so it was a nice treat for them. They think they're so deprived! We left the zoo after a while and went to get some supper...then Amber and LeRoy headed out. They had to get back to their home church so LeRoy could drive a bus on Sunday morning. We had such a nice visit with them-I hope they get to come back while they are home.

On Sunday morning, I woke up and started getting things ready for church-since I was lazy and didn't do it Sat. night. Shelby came downstairs where I was ironing and told me Stu had just thrown up. I ran upstairs and he was already finished. Todd and I thought it would be for the best if I stayed home...we just kept all the little ones in. I made chicken and dumplings while Todd was at church with the kids-Stu was fine the rest of the day...never was sick again. That night for church, Todd had to be there early for a meeting so he went on ahead of us. I was finishing up getting us ready so we could leave. Sarah was saying her belly was hurting some-we grabbed the trash can (just in case) and headed out the door. We almost made it to church and Stuart starts throwing up in the trash can. I hear someone else start to gag, I'm rolling all the windows down, trying to help the smell. I don't deal well w/vomit myself....we make it to church, the kids are flying out of the truck (they've probably never moved so fast in their life), my mom comes out and takes Stu in to wipe him off, Todd comes out and takes the trash can to wash it out. I was planning to take all of the little ones back home, but Todd told me he would so I could stay for church, which I thought was so nice-I hate when I have to miss church. Stu was fine after that...Sarah was sick some and the next day she still didn't feel well. Thankfully, it hasn't been as bad as it could be...and I think it's about gone!

We have been busy this week painting. Our carpet is coming on Monday! Woo Hoo! I will post pictures soon.

I didn't mean for this post to be so long. I guess I better go...I need to be working while the little ones are resting!
Hope all is well with everyone...take care!