Snow Day!

The kids were out of school today along with about every other kid in this area. It really hasn't snowed but that didn't stop us from playing in the ice/sleet. The kids are really at fun ages right now and I think I enjoyed playing with them as much as they did. After playing we came in and had hot cocoa and a snack while I read to them chapter out of the book we are reading together. What a fun day!

Jennah's 7

Jennah turned 7 years old on the 13th. I didn't do this on her birthday so I thought I would add a few of my favorite pics. of her through the past 7 years. Jennah is a girly girl. She says she doesn't like pink anymore but everything she picks out ends up being pink. She is a singer and a performer. Whether it be on a stage or in the bathroom she's always putting on a show (I'm sure she will appreciate me telling that in the future!) I have always said she came out screaming and hasn't stopped since. She keeps life here in the Hendricks' house loud and exciting. We love our Jennah and can't imagine life without her. She definitely makes me enjoy life more than I normally would. She is always smiling and has a sweet heart. I pray Jennah grows up to be a strong Christian example to many; because I know she definitely has the leadership qualities for the job!

1 Down 1 To Go!

Jack had his birthday sleepover Friday night. He just had three boys stay and we thought we would just hang out here at home until I got a call from the organizer from the Ronald McDonald House (I volunteer there a few evenings a month) and she had some tickets to Rob Lake Magic Show and wanted to know if we could use them. That was perfect for Jack's sleepover. The boys had a great time. We were sixth row from the stage and it kept their attention the entire time. They were so funny because they would think they had the tricks figured out and he would do something different and they were left with their mouths wide open wondering how he did it.

Now we are planning on having Jennah's sleepover this weekend so hopefully it will go as smooth as Jack's. Wish us luck!

New Years Eve Fancy Dinner

Sometimes in the Hendricks' family we like to add a little excitement to meal time. A few times a year sometimes on special occasions (Valentines, New Years, Birthdays) and sometimes just for fun we have what we call a fancy dinner. I will fix something new or a traditional family favorite and we get all dressed up for a candle lit meal. We started doing this when we lived in Ft. Gibson and have continued the tradition here. Of course, Jennah lives for this kind of stuff and surprisingly Jack seems to enjoy it as well. The picture in the header is all us getting ready to enjoy the cornish game hens I prepared for us. It turned out great and seems to be a wonderful family tradition. As we were finishing up I told Jonathan I didn't know how many more years we had with the kids being so excited about our fancy dinners but I'm going to cherish every time we do until then. Then the kids made confetti and played until we all counted down to the new year. It was a great night!

We also celebrated Jennah's birthday today with all our family. I thought last year was going to be the last year we could get away with one party between the two of them but they graciously agreed to a joined family party as well as a joined sleepover around Jennah's birthday on the 13th. I know it will be a crazy night with seven year old girls and nine year old boys but I would rather get it all over with at one time. I have a plan to keep the boys in the small living room and the girls upstairs. It should be interesting.

We decided to have the family party at our church building gym. It worked out very well. Lots of room for the kids to run around and a fenced in playground outside for them to play without us worrying about them wandering off. We have a wonderful family that almost all came to the party. It warms my heart to see so many people that love and support our kids. I told them when we got in the car to go home you guys have a lot of people that love you. They both said very seriously "I know". I think is very important especially the older they get to know they are supported and loved by so many. So, thank you to all that came and even if you couldn't make it today we still appreciate your love and support of our sweet kids.

Party TIme!

Today is Jack's 9th birthday! I can't believe my little millennium new year's baby is 9 years old! My blue eyed boy is becoming quite the young man. Everything from his looks to his interests are changing. Before the past six months or so Jack and Joel were the best of friends and it seems like over night Jack has started liking older things (PSP, chess, and other older games). Joel and Jennah seem to play together much more now which is a scary thing. They tend to really cause a lot of trouble together. I'm so proud of Jack and can't wait to see the young man he will become over the next ten years. I pray God blesses him with a long, happy, and servant life for Him. Happy Birthday Jack!