February 2011

~Our family has been through a round of illness like no other... so far: Daddy had the stomach virus, Mommy had the stomach virus and a persistent cold, Princess #1 has had the stomach virus, Princess #2 has/had 3 ear infections, sinus infection, and stomach virus, and Princess #3 has had double ear infections.    Please pray that whatever bateria is running around here just takes a leave.  I am really getting sick of being sick!
~On February 12th Prince Charming and I will be spending the day kid-free to have our annual "Stark State of the Union".  This  is a day we set aside every year to get together and just evaluate what's on tap for the year or what changes we should make from the year before.  (finances, ministries, kids activities, etc)  Pray for wisdom and understanding for the both of us.
~Princess #1 and Princess #2 received their 2nd quarter report cards this last week.  Both girls are doing fairly well in school.  Princess #1 is showing some signs of struggle in math.  She continues to excel in reading, language arts and science.  Her teacher has expressed a concern over her lack of focus.  She understands and learns things quickly but getting things done in a timely manner and following/hearing instruction from the teacher continues to be a struggle.  Princess #1 is excelling in the classroom and even stays after school for enrichment once a week.  The teacher's only concern is her difficulities in holding a pencil or crayon correctly.  When asked to hold it correctly she struggles to form letters correctly.  The teacher is working with her to slow down and take her time.  Continue to pray for the girls in school and the best course of action for us to help them.
~A simple little request but it is a lingering issue, Prince Charming seems to have lost his ipod.  We are fairly sure it made it home from CA but now we are wondering.  We have found the case and earphones but not the ipod.  Pray that we can find it.
~Pastor has just finished a sermon series on Stewardship and it was very challenging to Prince Charming and I.  Pray that God continues to work out these areas in our lives according to his will.
~On the 16th Prince Charming has a birthday!!  Happy Birthday
~Princess #3 has had some successes on potty training.  We are about 75% trained for the day-time hours... still working it, keep praying!!
~We had numerous snow storms this year.  Snow removal is not part of our lease so we are responsible for the removal ourselves.  We do not own a snowblower and both of our snow shovels broke during this last storm!   Prince Charming has definitely had his share of snow this year.  Pray for his back and shoulder during this time of year.
Until next month here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure...

The girls on top of a snow bank on our lawn
Princess #2 and my mom sharing a birthday
Princess #2's new Fancy Nancy bedding 
Princess #2's Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Princess #1 and her homemade sling for her Teddy
Princess #3's adorable smile

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