Category Archives: Kayla News

Kayla’s start to her cooking career

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Valerie

We made these popsicles last summer. Kayla L O V E D eating them because she made them! It’s about time to make some more. Now, I have to go dig through the tupperware cabinet to find all the tops. … Continue reading →

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Girly Girl Outing

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Valerie

I am taking Kayla on her school field trip to see Charlotte’s Web at the Alliance Theater today in Atlanta.  I am pretty excited about it. She and I don’t get to spend a lot of alone time together without … Continue reading →

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Kayla’s Christmas Acrostic

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Valerie

I printed off some really cool worksheets for Kayla to work on over the Christmas break.  She was so excited for them I had to let her start on a few yesterday.  I found this one and others at www.havefunteaching.com. … Continue reading →

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Fall 2012 – Love, Mercy, & Coffee

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Valerie

(Chris, Bekah, FirePapa, Nana, Kayla, Valerie in CA) First of all, these days just keep passing by me at such speed that I simply can hold on and pray.  I am so thankful for God’s love and mercy, and for … Continue reading →

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Balancing on a Tightrope

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Valerie

  Tonight’s devotion time with Kayla was special to me.  Not because we were talking about some issue she has been having or because she fell repentant for every naughty thing she has ever done.  Tonight we actually had a … Continue reading →

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Laundry Thoughts

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Valerie

Kayla and I had an interesting conversation the other day.  It went like this. Me: Kayla, come put away your clean clothes. K: Ugh! Why are all my clothes inside out when you give them back to me after you … Continue reading →

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I cried in Walmart

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Valerie

These girls have a bond that is deeper than I will ever understand.  I am so thankful for our big girl Kayla.  She is the extra hands I have prayed for, the apple of Bekah’s eye, and an unbelievably unselfish … Continue reading →

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a Little Golden Book

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Valerie

Now that Kayla is older and a very good reader, it has been more fun to read with her at night. I can hear the influence of our hours and hours of reading that we, along with others, poured into … Continue reading →

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Overflowing

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Valerie

This Spring has brought an overflow of blessings.  I am sitting here physically tired (and I just woke up!) from trying to keep up with God.  He has put His hand on our family and I want to praise Him … Continue reading →

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A Ray of Sunshine

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Valerie

This girl is a joy to be around.  She lights up around family and friends.  She is an entertainer, a playmate, and an inquisitive observer.  Kayla can memorize like you wouldn’t believe, loves to sing, and can put away the … Continue reading →

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