God at work in Kaylea's Life

Some people may think that children are too young to understand the concept of God or spiritual things. I tend to disagree. I know that I myself (though I was a genius child of course lol) knew at 5 years old that Jesus was God's son and died on a cross a long time ago to save me from my sin and that I wanted him to come live in my heart. I understood the concept of when we die, we either go to heaven or hell, and at 5 years old I gave my heart to God. (Now whether I have followed him the best I could throughout my life is another story... I'm only human.)

As I've gotten older I've drifted away from God... and its easy to do... life is busy. But its funny I remember growing up people saying kids who go to church even when their parents don't are great witnesses to their parents. As far as I may feel from God sometimes, it amazes me how keen of understanding Kaylea has for God, and what a tender heart she has.

Sunday was mine and Eric's 7th Wedding Anniversary. We had plans to spend the whole day together... and we did.... and it was a blast! We went Jet Skiing and to movie and a dinner. It was nice to relax just us!

Earlier that morning we had dropped Kaylea off at church with my mom and dad (we skipped out and headed to the beach). I called my mom later to check in....and this is what she said:

See they had a concert at church...a family who came to sing for the whole service. Kaylea loves music... and mom said she was kind of dancing during some of it. But then they sang the song, "I Can Only Imagine" which is a song about what it would be like to meet God in Heaven. Its a very worshipful and moving song. One of my favorites. Well mom said Kaylea stood up during the song and rather than dance, she seemed almost in another world and she scooped her hands up and raised them towards the sky and turned her head with her eyes closed up towards heaven... very slowly and very worshipfully. Mom didn't stop her... she let her continue... and Kaylea continued this through the song. (This is a Baptist church so there weren't other people doing this LOL). Mom said she had a tear in her eye because it was the most sincere moment and you could see Kaylea was being touched by God. Later my mom asked Kaylea what she was doing and Kaylea said, "I was prasin' God an' liftin' him up!" Kaylea is only 3 years old.

She went to church that evening and was very well behaved mom said. After church my dad had a meeting so my mom and another lady from the church and Kaylea hung out in the Sanctuary. Well, Kaylea got up on stage and started preaching... just like my dad. Mom said she was walking all around the stage and putting her hands out like dad does and even turning around to talk to the empty choir. She was saying, "Not everybody in da Kingdom knows about God so dats why I gotta tell them!".... then she pause and say, "you understand?" hehe....she's been watching her Gada for a while huh?

So when we picked her up and were heading home I asked Kaylea what the sermon was about. She said, "Its about when we die." (I was kinda scared to go on...not sure how to talk about death with her... death scares me and I'm 30!) I said, "And what happens when we die?" Kaylea responded, "We go to God." (long pause) "You know just like my bunny rabbit Dumbo you remember he died?" I wanted to cry right there. Even if I haven't been the best witness or example to her... God had still reached out to her. There are moments in your life where your kids simply amaze you. This was one of those moments.

Prayer: Thank you God for giving me Kaylea. She is such a blessing and such a witness to me. If I could just be so tender hearted like her. Thank you for working in her life.

1st Day of School and Kaylea the Hair Model

Kaylea has started her first day of school for her second year at preschool. Next year she will be graduating from preschool cap and gown and then be on her way to Kindergarten. (boo hoo.) So I tried to snap a picture of her on her first day, but this year she was anti paparazzi and she turned away everytime I tried to get a pic. She's dodging the press already!

Luckily later in the week I was able to snap these two pictures of the lovely hair model. Doesn't her hair look like an ad for Johnson's Baby Shampoo or something? I wish I had hair like hers! Anyways, I actually got a picture of her face this time! She is such a drama queen lately.... lots of jokes and funny/weird new saying she has learned.

Some famous quotes from Kaylea:


1.) Her favorite joke right now: "Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other SLIDE!"


2.) "Daddy come on let's play...it'll be fun!" ... "Not right now Kaylea", said Daddy. "Fun Killer!" Kaylea says in a slightly New Yorker accent. (She meant dream killer and she learned it from Ariel's New Beginning Movie)

3.) Kay: "Daddy, what kind of truck is that?"
Dad: "It's a bucket truck. It lifts people up high in the sky."
Kay: "Oh it lifts them up so they can be closer to God!"

4.) "Daddy knows alot about food and trucks."

5.) Ms. Michelle (teacher): "Bye Daddy"
Kaylea: "His name is actually "Da-Deee!"

6.) "Gada calls me a peanut but I'm not really a Peanut. I'm a Kaylea."


But with all of these funny things she says its the everyday hugs and "I love you"(s) that really tug at your heart. She says them so sincere....Well thats all or now folks. Goodnight.

Vacation All I Ever Wanted!

Hey Everyone! We have been on vacation and just returned (UGH). DisneyWorld rocked and we had a blast! Kaylea's #1 mission and favorite part of the trip was getting to stand in line to meet characters.... of which she met all bu Donald and Daisy Duck.

I myself enjoyed the safari ride. I couldn't believe we were so close to the animals and in a completely open car where the ostrich could come peck us if he wanted to! It was so cool! Eric's favorite part was the Finding Nemo show which I have to agree was really amazing.... the music and singing was great but the entire interpretation with the puppetry was fantastic!

It was so much fun we have dreaded coming back.... but I guess we had to. Here are some of our pictures from our trip! To see all of them click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/kayleasmom/DISNEY2008