Doctors/Gymnastics/Pre-K News........

Our big Two year old, such a cutie!








Isabelle in her first gymnastics class, she is in pink by the teacher, doing some move.....








Isabelle on the balance beam, she is in light pink at the front.
Ok, so I am so far behind on all my blogging, but I will try and get caught up in the next few days to weeks. Haha

I have to blog about today though, because we have had such a busy day. The day started off with Ian's two year check up. He is growing fast. He is just passed the 75% for his weight, which I thought was odd, because he almost weighs as much as Izze. For his height, he is in the 90 to 95%, yeah daddy. Everything seemed to be right on track. No shots today, whoo hoo. Actually no shots until age 5, but Izze will have to go for some when she turns four, that will be a tough one (three shots), she always acts like her leg is broke afterward. Should be interesting. Ian is such a sweet boy, with such a great little personality. I love to watch him interact and talk to people, he surprises me some too. He likes to cuddle, give kiss, and hugs, and play with his sister. He wants to be doing everything that she does. My sweet boy.

Izze's first gymnastics class was today too. Can I just say, she had so much fun. She was really excited, and couldn't wait to get there. She didn't hesitate at all when we got there. She threw her shoes off and joined right in. It was nice to see her get right in there and not be backward or anything. She was so fun to watch. I felt the pride, and satisfaction of being a parent at that time. She was looking at the teacher and trying to do everything that the teacher was doing. After the class, the teacher said she did very well. She said, she listened and followed directions so well, even better than some that they have had in the class for weeks. Do I have to tell you how proud I was of her, well very, very, very proud! Words can't describe I'm afraid! We signed up to finish out the three weeks, and then signed up for the summer class, she loved it. I think they talk and teach positive words while doing the gymnastics because in the car, she said, mommy I like myself. I said, I am so glad you like yourself baby, it is good to like yourself.

Next, we were off to the school to find out if Isabelle got in pre-K for next year, and.................. she did not. She is # 26 on the waiting list. I prayed about it so I know the Lord knows what is best. She is on a couple of other waiting list, but no one seems to be very confident that she will get in because she is so far down. We'll see....... Well we had such a busy, but fun day, I had to share. Oh, we were rained on the entire time, except for the school, but we made it.

Family Easter Fun!

We celebrated our Family Easter on Saturday since the weather was so nice. The kids got dressed in their Easter outfits, we headed outside to hunt eggs and to open our Easter baskets, full of stuff. It turned out to be such a great day to be outside. Later that evening we attended the Saturday night experience at Peoples Church. We had a great Easter weekend!!

Pre-K??

Yesterday, was a big day in the Rush household, we enrolled Isabelle for Pre-K.. This was very exciting and made me anxious at the same time. I see in her everyday experiences that she is ready to start this adventure, but me, well, I'll get there. Now we wait to see if she will get in. There are so many kids that want to attend, and not enough space in the surrounding schools. We should know by the end of this month. We are just praying for the best choice. Pre-K here we come!

The Fruits......

Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."

This scripture has been rolling around in my heart and mind for the last week or so. I am trying to become more and more like this scripture every day. I know that the word of God says it, I just need to have it represented in my life fully. I think that is the key word "fully". Everyday can be challenging with people, situations, but this is the word of God, is it not? The Bible is my guide line.

James 1:27 "Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
Help me Lord not to deceive myself. I am a child of God, I am a believer in the word. I trust the Lord to do his work in me, to mold me new each day! Let the fruits of the spirit be evident in me, daily! Thank you Lord.

This was for me today, but if it strengthened anyone else, to God be the glory!

The Prayer......

Just last night when sitting down for dinner, Ian wanted to say the prayer. His prayers are like a whisper, he says them so quietly you can't really understand him unless you are his mommy, then it is sketchy sometimes. He started, and then Isabelle said, "brother, I will show you how to pray", and it went something like this, to the best of my memory. "Lord, pray for protection, pray for burrito, thank you for everything given us, for friends/family, pray for daddy (we hadn't had dinner with him all week, so I think she was missing him), pray for wind (it was really windy outside), and she proceeded to pray for other things and ended with, "in Jesus name amen," and Ian said, "amen." Then she said, "see brother, that's how you pray". It was so sweet I wish I would have had it on video. They are both pretty amazing little people.

Happy Easter Weekend to everyone!!

More Early Easter Fun!

This last weekend we also had a visit from Nanny Faith. The kids were already down for their naps, so they didn't get to see her, but she left them some soft, cuddly, Easter bunny rabbits. Blue one for Ian, and a pink one for Isabelle. They both sing, "Jesus Loves Me". Ian has been sleeping with his every night and even likes to take it with him when we go somewhere. At night, Ian will play the song over and over and sing with it. He is adorable. Isabelle is sleeping with hers too, but still has "lambie". They are so cute with their new bunnies. Thank you Nanny Faith for bringing us more Easter fun, hope to see you soon!

Easter Fun with Paw Paw Jack!!!!

This weekend we got to spend some fun time with Paw Paw Jack! He brought some Easter baskets over for the kids. Izze was so excited when she got hers out of the car, she was talking in a real high pitched voice. Ian was ready to get the soccer ball out of his. They ripped into them as fast as they could, and Izze just loved the doll inside, and then they both ended up going outside and kicking the soccer ball with daddy. Paw paw got to stay awhile and have some dinner with us too, it was a nice, fun time. Thank you paw paw for the great Easter baskets, we are still enjoying the goodies from them.

Mom's Group Annual Easter Egg Hunt!!

Today, our mom's group came to our house for our annual Easter egg hunt! The kids had a blast, and it was nice to visit with all the ladies. The kids played outside some, which was surprising, since it was so cold and windy, they later came into play. We had a spread of food, as you can tell. The desserts where amazing!! Thanks ladies for the yummy desserts. After lunch we headed out again to find all the eggs. Isabelle did well this year with lots of them. Ian would get some in his basket and dump them out, until I told him to keep them "in" his basket. After finding all they could find, they sat down and started to search for the goodies inside. They have had way to much candy this morning to last a week probably. I guess you make some exceptions for these special occasions!! It was fun to watch both of them so exciting to get their Easter eggs. I love to watch them do things like this, it is so much fun to be a mommy! I wouldn't want to miss it. It was a fun day with our friends. Thanks everyone for coming out today!

Easter Outfits

Just for fun, I thought I would post pictures of the kids Easter outfits that Nanny Carol got them. We had a fun time picking them out. Of course they will look better with the kids in them in a week or so. Also, the bright pink bow, that we had to find a dress for, and the sparkle purse, can't leave those out. Izze ask almost daily if she can wear her Easter dresses. A good weekend to all!!

Early Easter!!

This Monday, we had a fun visit from Nanny Carol!! The kids were so excited to see her, they had been wanting to see her for a while now. Nanny had some cute Easter baskets for the kids, filled to the brim with goodies, and fun stuff to play with. The kids immediately began to go through them and search out all their goodies. Izze quickly started making deals with Ian about trading their stuff, or if she wanted the color that he got. Your kids don't do this right? LOL. She is learning fast how to negotiate. When we were able to break them free from their fun baskets, Nanny wanted to get some Easter clothes. Izze was excited about getting a new dress. She is becoming very specific these days in what she likes, and doesn't like, so it is very interesting to go shopping for her now days. We did find outfits for both of them, actually Izze got two dresses because she fell in love with a bright pink bow, so we had to have a dress that matched the bow. Nanny also got her a little pink, sparkly purse that she just loved, and she has been inseparable with them since. She even wants to sleep in the bow. What can I say, she is a girly girl!!! After getting some stylish Easter clothes, and accessories, we headed to the food court for some lunch. Izze was insistent on pizza, so pizza it was. Then something we do almost, not always, but almost always, when we go to the mall, get sparkle cookies. A great end to a great day! Nanny had to travel back to Amarillo that day, but we say a big Thank You to her and papa Lin for all the Easter goodies and outfits. You always make things so much fun! We love you!!

Friendship, lunch & Oklahoma WIND!

Today, it is a very windy day, but has been a good one. The kids and I met with a friend for some lunch. One of Izze's favorite places, because it has a play zone, which I could hardly get her out of. The place was giving balloons out to the kids, so each got one, but Ian's soon burst with the wind and the ground rubbing outside. He said "oh man". I told him I was sorry, and then he said he was sorry to me. So cute. We proceeded to the car and I couldn't find my keys. The wind was blowing my hair everywhere, and I couldn't see very well, finally after looking, and looking, there they were, in the place I had already looked. LOL. I do this often now days, usually with my keys and cell phone. All this to say, so glad the Lord has placed certain people in our lives to call friends. Thank you friend!