Remy had a few girls over today to celebrate her 4th in style. We mixed, baked and decorated cupcakes, made tie-scarves and had lunch.
She had a pretty special day.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Remy's 4th birthday
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas program 2011 pre-K
The two classes performed the song Peppermint Twist and a quick prop change later, Jingle Bells. We were thrilled, especially Ben, who gave a standing ovation throughout.
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
My girl
Here's Remy wearing her favorite color and with her favorite color flower. Life doesn't get much better than purple everything!
State Fair of Texas
This is the 'we made it' to the fair picture. Good thing we took it early on, because by the time we made it to the big things like Big Tex, etc. the kids were occupied with anything and everything except for taking a picture.
Taking the DART train to Fair Park
This was our first excursion on the DART rail. This will not be our last. The kids loved it, the adults loved it.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Radical Year
If you haven't had the chance to read Radical by David Platt yet, do it. Challenge yourself beyond the aspirations of the American dream to see the worldwide vision that God has for His glorification.
The five challenges of the radical year are:
1. Pray for the entire world
2. Read through the entire Word
3. Commit our lives to a multiplying community
4. Sacrifice our money for a specific purpose
5. To give our time in a specific context
Walker and I sat down to pray and discuss what this would look like in our family. Remarkably, we came to the table with many of the same ideas and wanting to do some of the exact same things. We now have a world map as the focal point in the dining room, and use Operation World online to pray for a different country every day. At the end of a year, we will have prayed for each country in the world. There are video prayers from a citizen of the associated country and a visual breakdown of the religions represented, specific needs, etc.
Our church is undergoing a transition right now, and it is certainly no coincidence that these very things can be and will be accomplished in our very own community. Our pastor's last sermon will be next week, and a search for a new pastor will begin. Walker and I are heading up an missional outreach to our neighbors/ community and have received a positive response from several church members who would also like to be involved. At the same time, another unique opportunity has been presented involving an incarcerated student. Pray that the truth will be revealed, as Walker and another teacher have been granted visitation.
Anyone else committed to the Radical Year. What are you doing? How is God working?
The five challenges of the radical year are:
1. Pray for the entire world
2. Read through the entire Word
3. Commit our lives to a multiplying community
4. Sacrifice our money for a specific purpose
5. To give our time in a specific context
Walker and I sat down to pray and discuss what this would look like in our family. Remarkably, we came to the table with many of the same ideas and wanting to do some of the exact same things. We now have a world map as the focal point in the dining room, and use Operation World online to pray for a different country every day. At the end of a year, we will have prayed for each country in the world. There are video prayers from a citizen of the associated country and a visual breakdown of the religions represented, specific needs, etc.
Our church is undergoing a transition right now, and it is certainly no coincidence that these very things can be and will be accomplished in our very own community. Our pastor's last sermon will be next week, and a search for a new pastor will begin. Walker and I are heading up an missional outreach to our neighbors/ community and have received a positive response from several church members who would also like to be involved. At the same time, another unique opportunity has been presented involving an incarcerated student. Pray that the truth will be revealed, as Walker and another teacher have been granted visitation.
Anyone else committed to the Radical Year. What are you doing? How is God working?
Missing Ben continued.
Morning of Homecoming...
Me: Ben, will you hold Remy's hand while I take a picture?
;)
Missing Ben lately?
He's been doing all kinds of boy things. Grampy and Grammy took the kids camping last weekend and here he fell out and took a nap on a camping chair.
Third week of School
a video by dollye_plagge on Flickr.
Syllabication. Who knew? I certainly don't remember learning this stuff. Or maybe we had to clap out the syllables...
Monday, September 19, 2011
First Bus Ride
We had a district-wide Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday. All three campuses headed over to the high school for the pep rally, so R's class got to ride the bus for the first time. Her teacher sent us this picture. Love it. What did she think of the bus ride, "The bus was rough."
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Family Portrait 2011
This came home in R's take home folder yesterday. I just giggle every time I look at it....now it's the screen saver on my phone!!
Homecoming 2011
Wolfe City Homecoming is tomorrow! This year we decided it would be fun to do mums. These didn't turn out too bad for my first time making them. I'm already gathering ideas for next year. Idea #1: go to the mum store during the summer!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Commemorating 5 years of Blogging and Back to School
Enjoying an afternoon with my family, and considering the great times we have had this summer. Tomorrow we will start back to school for a week of in service. Both of us are geared up and ready to start our third year of teaching in Wolfe City. We have learned quite a bit this summer that we are eager to put to use. Additionally, there are many changes taking place in Texas Education that I am ready to see in action.
Remy will begin a preschool program at our school, so she is very happy to be joining us in our daily commute to work (5 minutes). :) We will be equally happy to be able to peek in on her classroom, pass her in the halls, leave work for a few minutes to watch her programs and special activities, etc. She has been an avid learner and questioner since the day she popped into this world. She came in wide eyed and wonder-filled and keeps us on our toes. She will go for half a day and then join Ben for lunch time and nap time. As much as they love each other, it will really be good to put some separation between them. They are usually in the same classes at church and daycare, share the same friends, go everywhere together. As someone at church told me this morning, "You can tell they are siblings because of how they fight." They are really ready for a season of developing an independent identity and establishing their own friendships and relationships.
Today marks 5 years in blogging...crazy. Seems like it was just a few short months ago that I was putting out a test message and publishing book reviews. Now it seems more devoted to keeping up with the Plagge's because we are so far removed from family and close friends (by distance, anyway).
These were taken yesterday at the American Railroad Museum in Fair Park. We were sitting on the largest train ever manufactured. Only 8 exist in the world.
Walker and I recently devoured the book Radical by David Platt. Be looking for our goals for the Radical Experiment year, as I plan to mark our progress through blogging and other measures. I plan to devote an entire series of posts to Radical in the coming weeks and months. Thanks for 5 great years, here's to five more.
Remy will begin a preschool program at our school, so she is very happy to be joining us in our daily commute to work (5 minutes). :) We will be equally happy to be able to peek in on her classroom, pass her in the halls, leave work for a few minutes to watch her programs and special activities, etc. She has been an avid learner and questioner since the day she popped into this world. She came in wide eyed and wonder-filled and keeps us on our toes. She will go for half a day and then join Ben for lunch time and nap time. As much as they love each other, it will really be good to put some separation between them. They are usually in the same classes at church and daycare, share the same friends, go everywhere together. As someone at church told me this morning, "You can tell they are siblings because of how they fight." They are really ready for a season of developing an independent identity and establishing their own friendships and relationships.
Today marks 5 years in blogging...crazy. Seems like it was just a few short months ago that I was putting out a test message and publishing book reviews. Now it seems more devoted to keeping up with the Plagge's because we are so far removed from family and close friends (by distance, anyway).
Walker and I recently devoured the book Radical by David Platt. Be looking for our goals for the Radical Experiment year, as I plan to mark our progress through blogging and other measures. I plan to devote an entire series of posts to Radical in the coming weeks and months. Thanks for 5 great years, here's to five more.
Monday, August 08, 2011
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