So, we went to MOPS this morning. I am really enjoying this group of ladies. Thanks to Greta for hooking me up with a local group!! And I just had to post congrats for Greta – she’s finally going to Kaz to get her little girl – after a very long journey!!! To God be the glory!!! For those of you who might not know, MOPS is short for “Mothers of Preschoolers.” Although I don’t technically have a preschooler, I still get to be a part. We always have a speaker, some sort of activity, a craft or something like that, and then small group/prayer time.

This morning, we had a speaker who talked about the importance of teaching scripture verses to your children. She gave us some great, practical ideas for how to help them memorize the verses. I wanted to give a little plug for her book, because I’m really excited about it! It’s called, “The Well-Versed Family” by Caroline Boykin. If you’re interested, she also has a website: www.wellversedfamily.com.

She says most kids can start memorizing verses around 2 or 2.5 years old, so I’m gettin’ ready!! We’re not too far from that, which honestly kinda freaks me out. Everybody says that kids grow too fast, and they weren’t kidding. I’ve been thinking about our trip to Kazakhstan a lot lately. I think it’s been on my mind because this time last year, we were preparing to go and waiting anxiously for the phone call to tell us to book our plane tickets!! What an exciting and crazy time that was!! But part of me misses that, and Aaron and I have both been missing our time in Kaz. Anyway, I had to pick out pictures this week for Ayan’s baby dedication on Sunday – or “lil’ man” dedication as my friend called it. He has grown and changed so much from that little baby with green spots from head to toe!! I couldn’t be more thankful for how far the Lord has brought us in just a year. Until another day and another post…

Love, Steph