Wednesday we were blessed to have a beautiful, sunny, spring day to welcome my parents (Mom and Dad Slings) to Scotland! We have had quite a cold, wet spring here in Aberdeen, and my prayers for a much-needed dose of warmth and sun has so far been answered!!!
The past 3 days that they have been here have been glorious! Sunny days with [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Spring, Sun, and the Slings!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Stirling Castle
Posted in Uncategorized on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Free stuff is always so fun, especially when shared with good friends.
Historic Scotland was offering free admissions into all of their castles this past weekend, and so we took full advantage of the opportunity (along with the Merricks and McDowells) and we all made our way down to Stirling Castle.
The day was perfect, (except for a memorable detour caused when you [...]
Video: Easter in Durham, England
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Fantastic Friday
Posted in Uncategorized on April 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am so grateful to God for good friends.
This past Friday the ladies from our BIBS group (Friday morning Bible study) got together at Katherine’s house for a lovely lunch and hang-out time! The kids (there were 13 of them in all between the 6 ladies) enjoyed playing outside and I don’t think Hannah left the trampoline for [...]
23 weeks… and growing!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I thought it was about time to once again post a picture of my growing girth. It is hard to believe we are 23 weeks already! This baby is going to be here before we know it!!! I am thankful that all is going well, and that the baby is growing bigger (and stronger) every [...]
Hooked on Phonics!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I feel we have turned the corner with Hannah and her ability to grasp phonics. Her pronunciation of a select few words have been a bit of a struggle…
“snow”= “no”
“grapes”= “drapes”
“stop”= “top”
“tree”= “fee”
“truck”= “*uck” (we really tried to fix that one early on…)
All of a sudden this week, it is like the connection between her ears hearing us enunciate the words, and [...]
