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benefits

u may wonder how u get ur kids outside on a saturday morn early...when it's like 40 degrees...and get them smiling.

benefits...bribery of sorts.

lesson #1
if you don't give ur kiddos donuts regularly, when they see them...they will do just about anything to get them!



Lesson #2...
refer to lesson 1, insert hubby in place of kiddos

lesson #3...
face painting!  yes!  use the donut trick first, then throw out this bone.
(brooke loves her 'unihorn'...which really is a much better name)

...and the real reason...their friend has Mitochondrial Disease.
abigail rocks my face off!
please pray for her and her family!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Sweet,sweet girls.
Sending up prayers.
Susan said…
We added them to our prayers.
Donuts and face painting...great benefits!
GypsiAdventure said…
I've used the donut trick more than once...works every time!!
~K
Karen said…
Those are great pictures. We use bribery here too. It can be very effective in certain situations. :)

Will do on the prayers for Abigail and her family.
tiarastantrums said…
very cute photos!!
Wep said…
SUCH cuties :)
This is such a great looking blog. Loved your valley girl comment! I'll definitely be back to read more. You have a beautiful family.
Jen said…
Love the pictures and face painting, Hayden would so be there.
What A Card said…
What lovely girls, especially with all the powdered sugar! Positive thoughts being sent to your friend and her family!
Le said…
hello there - found you thru jenx67 ... what lovely images and an amazing family you have - you are blessed ! off to read more - cheers le
Le said…
hello there - found you thru jenx67 ... what lovely images and an amazing family you have - you are blessed ! off to read more - cheers le
Le said…
sorry about the double up - seems I have a glitch in the system today - opps !! le
Ooodles of prayers for their friend, Abigail.

Those photos are so precious!!!

Oh and your Army Guy story on my comments was hilarious. Love it!

~melody~
I wish I had to bribe my kids to get up early on the weekend! They're awful to get up for school, but then wake up at the crack of dawn on the weekends.
Michelle said…
Great pictures from the walk!

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