Last Day of VBS

This morning, Lexi got ready for VBS by putting on a BYU shirt. I didn't want to discourage her, but I also didn't really want anyone picking on her. I decided just to tell her that it may not be the best outfit because Baptists don't tend to get excited about Mormons. She still wanted to wear it, so I let her. It was completely fine. 

When I came to pick her up, she was dancing and singing on the stage with her friends, Kacy and Cole. They had a great week. 

VBS Fun

It was day 3 of VBS. Lexi is loving being with Kacy and Cole. They sing songs, dance, play games, do crafts, eat snacks, and go to worship for a little while. 

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

The kids started VBS this week and the new Second Baptist church that is just out west of us. I signed them up at the beginning of the summer and told some of our good friends about it. They enrolled too. Lexi gets to be with Kacy and Cole this week. Jordan is with other kids in his grade.

Vacation Bible School

This is Vacation Bible School (VBS) week.  Lexi and Jordan are attending one at a local Baptist church.  One of my good friends helps.  This year they have a secret agent theme - Agency D3.  The three Ds stand for Discover, Decide, Defend.  They are also learning about John the Baptist.

VBS Performance

I picked up the girls from VBS and headed to the park for a few minutes to wait for Lucy's babysitter to get home.  While we were there, I took the pictures above.  

This evening, we went back to the church for family night.  Although, Lexi has not enjoyed this VBS even half as much as the other one, I did like that the kids performed for us.  It was a much smaller group of kids (about 200 at this one vs 1500 at the first one).  The performance was definitely the highlight of the week.  Lexi doesn't even want to do the VBS at this church again.    

 

Another VBS

Lexi & Jordan have been talking about VBS since it ended.  They have also been singing the songs.  Two weeks ago, our neighborhood newsletter arrived and had an ad for another VBS with the exact same theme.  I went online and signed Lexi up.  I started to sign Jordan up, but read that they had to complete kindergarten to be part of it.  I mentioned it to the kids and Jordan said he didn't mind if Lexi went without him.  I e-mailed the information to several friends who live out by us.  One of them, Lucy's dad, decided it would be fun for her. Since her dad works and she has a babysitter, I've been taking her & dropping her off with Lexi.  

Family Night at VBS

It was family night at VBS, which was the perfect way to wrap up the experience.  I got to be part of the rally like they did every day this week.  They sang songs with the actions and recited a scripture.  We even heard about the Zabbaleen, which are the trash collectors in Egypt.  The kids have been donating $ all week to help them build a school.  VBS has been great for Jordan and Lexi.  They wish they could do this every week.  After the rally, we went to the main hall to have a little hot dog dinner with my good friend, Amy, and her family.

Week of VBS

Lexi and Jordan are attending VBS this week at a local Baptist church.  One of my good friends goes there and helps with the VBS program every year.  It is a big undertaking. They have about 1500 kids.  It goes from Monday to Friday starting at 9 am an ends at noon.  My kids had been dreading it and complaining until Monday morning when we pulled up in the parking lot and saw bouncy castles and jump ropes.  Apparently, they thought it would only be about reading the Bible.  Immediately, their attitudes changed and they have been loving every minute of it.