The Bentley Family

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Stories and News

Well, we are moving. Yup, back to Winston-Salem. We're sad because we love it here and excited because it's a new adventure. Well we told the boys, but we weren't allowed to tell anyone else until they had announced it at work (which I have to say was the hardest thing Sam has ever had do), so we told the boys not to tell anyone . It was all fine and good utill Malachi's preschool teacher asked what he would like for snacks. His answer, "We're moving to Winstom-Salem"! I mean really, how did that happen?
So we've been without Sam for 3 weeks now and it's old! I'm so ready to be moved!
We went to see our new house today. It's super cute and the boys LOVED it. We also got to take a tour of Zeke's new school. It's really nice. We are excited all around.

So lately I've been trying to see God's and in my life and it's amazing! I'll just give you 3 of the many:

1. We had planned the Pinewood Derby for the 30 of January. All was preped, the boys (all 2 of them, 4 including the "amost 8's") had their cars ready, and what does it do the night before racing day? SNOW!!! I hate snow!!! It ruins everything! So I was so sad because, in the South, snow closes EVERYTHING! I knew we would have to cancel. But this was our last week we could do it. I just had a prayer in my heart that all would work out... and then the rain started. I know Heavenly Father sent that rain for me! Because He loves me and knows how important it was for me to be there. We had so many people show up! And a less active family that I've been working on for 6 months.

2. So I was so worried that we would never be able to move, because our house is never going to be done, and we just didn't feel right about renting an apartment or buying a house. So I looked one more time on Craigs List for something, and there was a house...in our price range...2 mins from the elementary school...in the area where we would like to buy...and super cute. I really saw His hand again.

3. OK ...so we went to Winston to see our house and new school and were on our way back. We stopped for dinner and I wasn't hungry, so I was just gonna get the boys food...then I saw the sign of a really yummy BBQ place and I thought, "I'll just get a sandwich". Got to the drive thru and first thing the lady said was,"we're out of BBQ". His hand again! I definantly DO NOT need that extra inches, He knew I would be sad later, so He fixed it.

I am thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who knows what's best for me and helps me to see his way. Even if it means no bbq for me.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Malachi's Dream

...So a funny thing happened today. Malachi and I were talking this morning and this is how the conversation went;

Malachi: Hey Mommy, remember when that skunk came?
Me: What skunk?
Malachi: You know, the big skunk that came over to me and knocked me down and then kissed me and then he squirted his yucky stuff on me and then I took him and threw him in the ocean...wait I think that may have been a dream.
Me: Yeah, I think that was a dream, Bud.
Malachi: Yeah, I think it was a dream because then I gave him to my shark, and I don't have a shark.

So funny to me that the way he knew it was a dream was because he doesn't have a shark! That kid's waaaay too funny!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Zeke's 7th Birthday Party!

Here are some pictures of Zeke's Birthday party.

Zeke's Birthday cake. If you can't tell, it's a Pinewood derby ramp.

Here are he and his friends eating the personal pizzas they made. It was fun and so quick. They all seemed to like them.

Here is a race picture, they had fun. Boys and racing!

Sam did a scoring system with the boy's white boards it was a great idea.

Here are all the boys with their cars. The little boy just in front of Zeke in the red shirt raced Granny's car and won every time. It was sure cute! Thanks Granny!

Over all it was a really fun party. I had fun and I hope the boys had fun too. Now we'll have to think of another fun party for next year.

Another Malachi Story

Well...it finally happened! One of my children cut Eli's hair, I know you'll have a hard time guessing which of MY children would do it so I'll tell you like Zeke would...

M...A...L...A...C...H...I!

This is what happen when a mommy gets too sleepy!

But he's sure still cute!

But it was noticeable so I had do take some action...

Eli was not too sure about my action though!

It was so hard for me to do this, but people were stopping me in the store and saying things like "someone got the scissors" or "which big brother gave him a haircut?" I couldn't leave it like that.

He was pretty good throughout the haircut and only cried at the very end and only because he wanted down.

As my mom would say... "Did you learn anything?" and I would have to say yes. I'll never let Malachi watch Eli while I'm sleeping, ever again! *scouts honor*