Foremans on the Go

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Activities

We've had many fun things to do this Christmas season. Our biggest event was inviting other MKs and their moms to make Christmas cookies at our house. We had a HUGE turnout! 6 moms and 25 kids! (not including us!) It was a PARTY!!! Lots of yummy cookies to eat! There are a few more pics when you click on the cookie picture above!

Christmas program

This past weekend we had our Christmas party with the support center where Dan works. All the kids together acted out the Christmas story. Lucas was a wiseman, Alexis was a sheep and Joshua was a donkey. We don't have any pictures because Dan was busy with Rebekah and I was busy playing my flute! It was a great joy to do that again as it has been too long since I last played. We enjoyed singing many Christmas carols!

Lucas' gingerbread house

Alexis' gingerbread house

Joshua's gingerbread house

Our kids had wonderful fun at a friend's house yesterday making Gingerbread Houses! What cool creations!

Lucas' last days of school

I couldn't resist getting these great photos of Lucas in here. He had 2 programs to finish off the year: one for incoming first graders and one to celebrate his moving on to 2nd grade! Lucas was also excited to receive a new Bible for memorizing all his verses this year! Click on Lucas to see more.

Alexis' Homeschool program

Alexis also had an End-of-the-Year program with a few other homeschool children. They all sang a song and recited verses. Alexis read us a story and sang "Silent Night". It has been so fun to watch her confidence grow! She has learned so much this year! Click on her photo to see a few more pictures as well.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Rebekah at 11 months!

Our little princess is 11 months old now! Amazing how time has gone by but we have surely enjoyed every minute! She is 26 & 1/2 inches and still weighs 14 pounds-just a little girl! We were having trouble with fresh milk but she can drink soy milk. She is pulling up on everything and crawling so fast! We really have to keep an eye out for what's on our floors! We've found some interesting things in her mouth! Thank you Grandma for praying that she will be able to spit it back out! We also love to hear her say "mama" and "dada".

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Ramaphosa Project

Last Saturday we joined our church in visiting the Ramaphosa township. Lucas' Sunday School class at church had been collecting items to give to 100 children in Ramaphosa. Each bag held sloppies (aka flip flops), a toothbrush & toothpaste, a pair of underwear, a small bottle of vaseline and a small toy. Lucas put together a bag for a 4 year old boy named Lebo. Before handing out the gifts, the children and parents (mostly mothers came) watched the Jesus film in Zulu and ate a small lunch of popcorn, juice and a hot dog. Lucas and Alexis were able to recognize many of the Bible stories even though it wasn't in English. The children also enjoyed playing several group games as we waited for the movie to start. It was a great morning and a wonderful opportunity to minister to others!

Ramaphosa Project

Monday, November 26, 2012

One more day of First Grade!

Here is a quite relaxed picture of Lucas as he waits for his morning ride to school! He is up by 6:30am and his ride comes shortly after 7am so he can beat the traffic and make it to school by 7:45am. Wow! We have certainly learned to be early morning people! Yes, Lucas is almost done with first grade! What an amazing year it has been! Can't believe our little boy is growing up so quickly! He's glad for a long break before he starts 2nd grade on January 16.

Lucas-almost done with 1st grade

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Alexis' Piano Recital

Alexis played in her first piano recital! We are so proud of her! She has really grown much more confident being in front of an audience. She played 2 songs by memory: For My Teacher and Sailing. She did a great job and was so cute to watch!