February Frenzy (part 1)

February in the Allen household was busy! Jim came to visit for two weeks and was able to help Chris with quite a bit of work on a 79 Jeep he is restoring. Also during the month, Ashleigh and I were able to go shopping together. We had so much fun! We went to stores that sold scrubs, to stores that sold clothes, to "girly" stores with scents and undergarments,  to the bookstore, and food ! We shopped at Hot Topic and while there we  ohhhed and ahhhed over Harry Potter, The Little Mermaid, Lilo and Stitch, Wonder Woman, and so much more. We laughed, talked, and Ashleigh was excited about her new items, and a first occurred-she bought nothing at the bookstore (regretfully).  

Valentine's Day and the boys are anxiously writing out their Valentines for their classmates.

 At school, Austin and I participated in Jump Rope for Heart and I received a special surprise from Chris-lunch (which was breakfast from Chick-Fil-A) and sweet treats. My students were also generous and loving.

 Our church completed a five-week season of renewal. During this time, our church family and friends were rethinking our passions and priorities and committing to the transforming Grace of God's kingdom. What an exciting time for us to grow in God's love as our church grows too.