Shalom!

Jackson (in the tribe of Zebulun)

Kaleb (in the tribe of Zebulun) Eli (in the tribe of Judah)
This past week was one EXHAUSTING week for us all! We have had VBS (vacation bible school) every night & not only are the kids so tired, but so is their mama! We had to cram a lot into our days to make up for the 3 hours (including travel time) we were out of commision each night. It was well worth it though, because Jackson especially enjoyed himself this year. He got to bring his cousin Kaleb a few nights & he even participated in going up to the front of the auditorium to sing songs with the group! I couldn't believe my eyes as this is usually WAY out of character for him. I guess he really is growing up! He especially enjoyed the crafts & games & has gotten GREAT at spinning his homemade dreidel. Eli only went 2 nights & stayed home with daddy every other night because he is having some separation anxiety & doesn't respond well (to say the very least) when i leave him these days. And i can't keep up with him so well when i am helping with registration. On the other hand, that first night he attended 2 activities with his "tribe" (of israel), the animals (llama, goat, bunny, sheep, donkey) & the popsicles! Two of his favorite things; animals & food & then he was back to my lap! Maybe next year....

{playing games in Jerusalem Marketplace}

{more games with Ms. Kelly & Mr. Vince, his tribe leaders}
{Eli feeding the goat grass}{Jackson, Kaleb, & Eli checking out the bunny}

{Mr. Kevin dressed up as a Roman Soldier}{Jackson on stage to sing with the group!}{Singing & signing the words to songs, next to cousin, Leah!}