A sweet and dear friend took this pic of Chase. Just had to share.
Thoughts of a wordsmythe
This was given to me a few years ago, and it is one of my favorites.
Operation Christmas Child Ideas for Boxes
thanks to http://faithfulprovisions.com/2012/10/01/101-operation-christmas-child-shoebox-ideas/
These Operation Christmas Child ideas for boxes are going to work for either gender and most ages.
Hard candy (Please remember to double bag all candy!)
Chewing gum
Pencils, colored pencils, and sharpener
Erasers
Pencil case
Crayons
Pens
A personal letter and photo (Find tips for writing a letter HERE.)
About Me page (Free coloring printables for younger children are HERE.)
Ruler
Glue stick
Safety scissors
Coloring book
Markers
Notepads
Stickers
Self-inking stamp
Tennis shoes
Socks
Water shoes
Flip flops
Hand held toys
Plush small animals
Balls: Tennis balls, bouncy balls, Wiffle balls
Set of jacks
Jigsaw puzzle
Finger puppets
Silly Putty
Silly Bands
Sunglasses
Scarves
Bandanas
Gloves
Small flannel throw (Roll it up! It will fit!)
Necklace
Watch
Hat
Bean bag
Hacky sack
Small dry erase board and markers
Teddy bear
Unopened Happy Meal toy
Toy binoculars
Playing cards
Inflatable balls
Legos
Solar-powered flashlight
Harmonicas
Recorder
Tambourine
Jump rope
Paddle ball
Yo yo’s
Handheld Etch A Sketch
Small board books
Slinky
Flash cards
Miniature checkerboard and checkers
Toy binoculars
T-shirts
Plastic poncho in packet
Drawstring bag
Balloons
Crafting kit (beads, etc)
Toy toolkit set (Thanks, Jenia!)
Grooming and Hygiene Items for Christmas Shoeboxes
These grooming and hygiene items for Christmas shoeboxes are always welcomed by the children and their families.
66. Comb
67. Brush
68. Washcloth
69. Mild soap (Please put in plastic bag or travel container.)
70. Toothpaste (This too! Be sure it’s in a plastic bag.)
71. Toothbrush
72. Colorful bandages
73. Hand wipes
74. Small pack colorful tissues
75. Lip balm
76. Emery board/nail clippers
Don’t forget your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox labels HERE!
Operation Christmas Child Ideas for Girls
These are some Operation Christmas Child ideas for girls, if you are packing a girl box.
77. Package of multi-colored Sharpies (Thanks, Rachel!)
78. Travel sewing kit (10-14 girl)
79. Fat Quarter bundles (10-14 girl) (Thanks, Stephani!)
80. Hair ribbons
81. Ponytail holders
82. Barrettes
83. Clip-on earrings
84. Bangle bracelets
85. Doll
86. Pom poms (like the ones used at football games)
87. Purse
88. Hand mirror (unbreakable)
Operation Christmas Child Box Ideas for Boys
Below are some more tips for Operation Christmas Child box ideas for boys.
89. Ball cap
90. Ball glove
91. Cars
92. Trucks
93. Kazoos
94. Compass
95. Hammer (10-14 boy) (Thanks, Jennifer!)
96. Nails (10-14 boy)
97. Screwdriver (10-14 boy)
98. Screws (10-14 boy)
99. LED keychain (10-14 boy)
100. Duct tape (10-14 boy)
101. Tape measure (10-14 boy)
Here is a cute idea. I can’t take the credit, it’s from Time-Warp Wife, thanks to Pinterest:) I think these are super cute and a great small thing to keep with me to remember 31 ways to pray for my boys. Just download the 2 links, print, cut and staple together.
Fun Friday
Ages 3-11
9am-noon
Gladstone First Baptist Church
Cost: Free
Dates: June 29, July 6, 20, August 3, 17
High Power Soccer Camp
Boys and girls ages 3-10 years
July 23-27, 2012
5:30-8:30 pm each night
Gladstone First Baptist Church – north field
6125 Caldwell Road
Gladstone
registration fee
(may change for 2012) (choose one):
1. $25 – includes soccer ball
2. $15 – no soccer ball – bring your own
If registering after July 11, add $10 to fee.
Register by June 20 and take $5.00 off fee!
Make check payable to “GFBC”
Vacation Bible School
June 18-22
9am-12:10pm
$10 per child/$25 family
Grades kindergarten-6th grade
Oregon City Evangelical Church
Oregon City
Safety Town
Gladstone –John Wetten Elem.
Ages 4-6
$60
July 9-13
10am-noon (lunch included)
Summer Reading Program
Gladstone –Gladstone Center for Children and Families
9:30am
June 18 –Leapin Louie
June 28 –Tales of Big and Little
July 5 –(10am)- Zoo animal Presenters
July 12 –Buld your own Craft
July 19 –Dream of Magic
July 26 –Gear Up for Space
Aug 2 –Stories and Songs for BIG Dreamers
Aug 9 –Border collies International
Aug 16 –OMSI Planetarium Show
Aug 23 –Richard Ritchey, the Reptile Man
HILLTOP 9 CINEMA $1
325 Beavercreek Road Oregon City OR 503-650-2885
6/19-6/20 (10am)
JOURNEY 2
KIT KITTREDGE: AMER GIRL
6/26-6/27 (10am)
DOLPHIN TALE
HAPPY FEET TWO
7/3-7/4 (10am)
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS
YOGI BEAR
7/10-7/11 (10am)
CATS & DOGS: REVENGE
HUGO
7/17-7/18 (10am)
ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN
PUSS IN BOOTS
7/24-7/25 (10am)
KUNG FU PANDA 2
RANGO
7/31-8/1 (10am)
RIO
SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME
8/7-8/8 (10am)
CHIMPANZEE
HOODWINKED TOO
8/14-8/15 (10am)
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
SMURFS
8/21-8/22 (10am)
ALVIN & CHIPMUNKS: SHIP
MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS
The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books of your own choosing
and earn a FREE book, simply by following these three easy steps:
1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination
Journal. Be sure to let us know to whom you would
recommend each book, and why.
2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store
between May 22nd and September 4th, 2012.
3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list
featured on the back of the journal.
Wilsonville Kid Fun Run
Saturday, July 28, 2012
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wilsonville High School
6800 Southwest Wilsonville Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Cost: Free
Max Patterson Park Activities
Patterson Park will be supervised June 11th— August 24th, Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (weather permitting). Daily activities include games, sports and crafts. Several spe-cial events are planned each summer; check the bulletin board at the park and at City Hall or on the city’s website for a current schedule. Upcoming special events in-clude: June 11th—Field Day—1:00 pm (free); June 12th—Tie- Dye T-Shirts—1:00 pm (50¢ + participants must provide own t-shirt); June 14th—Ice Cream Sundaes (50¢); June 15th & July 6th—Sno-Cones—1:00 pm (25¢ – 1 flavor); June 19th— Sidewalk Chalk Art (free); July 3rd—Watermelon Eating Con-test—1:00 pm (free). Watch for upcoming newsletters detail-ing additional events.
North Clackamas Parks & Recreation Rec Mobile
June 20 – August 5, 2011
Free Drop In program for Ages 6-10
Parents must fill out an emergency form on the first visit.
Day | 10am – Noon Location | 1pm – 3pm Location |
Monday | Ashley Meadows Park 15410 SE Oregon Trail Dr. Clackamas, OR |
Happy Valley City Park 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd., Happy Valley, OR |
Tuesday | Ardenwald Park 3667 SE Roswell St. Milwaukie, OR |
Mill Park 6201 SE Overland Milwaukie, OR |
Wednesday | Pfiefer Park 14074 SE 139th Ave. Clackamas, OR |
Summerfield Park 14001 SE Summerfield Lp. Clackamas, OR |
Thursday | Risley Park 2350 SE Swain Ave. Milwaukie, OR |
Stringfield Family Park 3614 SE Naef Rd. Milwaukie, OR |
Friday | Water Tower 9890 SE 40th Ave.. Milwaukie, OR |
Century Park 11500 SE 35th Ave. Milwaukie, OR |
18905 Portland Avenue, Gladstone
(503) 496-3939 ext. 375
Jun 8, 2012 – Aug 2, 2012
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – M, T, W, Th
http://home.comcast.net/~toy-addict/HTML/freeactivitiessummer.html#Parks%20Programs
Joy can come again. Jesus can interlace moments of peace and deep joy amidst our biggest heartaches.
The verse of today for me is:
“But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.”
Numbers 32:23
I want to write a book. I’m thinking more and more about this idea. Have you heard of Wine to Water? That’s the start of the idea of the book. But thanks to a brilliant friend’s idea I could do an e-book….. Just a thought at this moment in time. But there’s a story to say in a non-fiction kind of way:)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9