Encounters with the Davis Family: February 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

You Are

I don't know about you, but I am having a rough couple of days...just a couple of speed bumps in this journey called life...I put in a praise CD on the way to Elijah's basketball practice, I just couldn't do Phineas and Ferb again today...anyway, most of the way and ALL the way home I blasted this song...if you are hurting, look beyond who sings it, especially if you are not an American Idol fan, and really take in the words!

You Are by Colton Dixon

When I can't find the words to say how much it hurts
You are the healing in my heart
When all that I can see are broken memories
You are the light that's in the dark

Chorus:
You are the song,
You are the song I'm singing.
You are the air,
You are the air I'm breathing
You are the hope,
You are the hope I needed.
Ohhooohh

You are

And when my circumstance leaves me with empty hands.
You are the provider of my needs.
When all my dirtiness has left me helpless.
You are the rain that washes me.

Chorus: (2x)
You are the song
You are the song I'm singing.
You are the air,
You are the air I'm breathing
You are the hope,
You are the hope I needed.
Ohhhhooohh

(X2) If I had no voice,
If I had no tongue,
I would dance for you like the rising sun.
And when that day comes and I see your face.
I will shout your endless glorious praise.

Chorus: (2x)
You are the song I'm singing.
You are the air,
You are the air I'm breathing
You are the hope,
You are the hope I needed.
Ohhhhoohhh

Or for those who need to hear it (definitely recommend)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM8hxE-j4T8

Even the kids kept recommending me to play this song over and over again. Kayla was belting the words with me! I hope this song speaks to you as much as it does me.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Charlotte Nature Museum

Friday, February 1, 2013

Today we took a field trip to the Charlotte Nature Center. We were really excited that Matt took off work and was able to go with us.

We started with the Insect Alley...Elijah wasn't happy with the picture...not sure what he was thinking...But we got Science in for the day ;)

He perked up when he put the insect head on...

Beautiful butterfly garden! We didn't stay in there very long because Kayla was afraid they would actually land on her and she was scared. Yes, seriously, it was a big deal. I thought it was really neat that we were close enough we could actually see it's tongue curled as it got it's food. That's nature up close and personal.

Cutie doing a puppet show....

Both cuties...

Elijah said "Look! An old-fashioned Frisbee!" Matt and I laughed out loud! That was a pretty creative idea....

Throwing the old-fashioned Frisbee...

Kayla playing music...

We talked about Nomad's (incorporating History) when we saw the tepee..

Rock Climbing...

We headed over to the park after the museum...did I mention it was 38 degrees and very windy...yep, that's me and Kayla all bundled up on the swings...we did some spelling on the swings...