Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Maternity Pictures
Howdy Again!
I know, another post so soon? This is unusual for us. Perhaps Sydney Faith will motivate us to blog more... ha ha! Anyway, we recently had Amber from Beau Lac (who did our wedding pictures) take some maternity pictures. Several of them turned out very well & we need help deciding which ones to buy. So, please check them out & let us know which pics are your picks.
http://www.beaulacartistry.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=39545&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid
Love,
Todd & Kimberly
I know, another post so soon? This is unusual for us. Perhaps Sydney Faith will motivate us to blog more... ha ha! Anyway, we recently had Amber from Beau Lac (who did our wedding pictures) take some maternity pictures. Several of them turned out very well & we need help deciding which ones to buy. So, please check them out & let us know which pics are your picks.
http://www.beaulacartistry.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=39545&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid
Love,
Todd & Kimberly
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Baby Shower Pictures
Our fabulous family & friends showered us with all kinds of goodies to help us prepare for Sydney Faith's arrival. Here's the link to the baby shower photos for your viewing pleasure...
http://picasaweb.google.com/toddly29/Picasa?feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/toddly29/Picasa?feat=directlink
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Creation Cupcakes
Ms. Kimberly is a substitute chapel teacher for Son Kids Preschool at Faith Bible Church. Her lesson for Wednesday, April 8th was all about creation. So, she decided to put on a cooking show for the students in lieu of a typical Bible lesson. Well, it was more of a “how to decorate cupcakes” show, but the kiddos had fun. Anyway, Ms. Jennifer’s Kindergarten class got to help decorate Creation Cupcakes while the other classes watched & learned about creation. Plus, each student was sent home with a recipe card telling their parents all about Ms. Kimberly’s blog so they could make Creation Cupcakes at home with their family.
Items Needed For Creation Cupcakes:
Muffin pan
Cupcake liners
Your favorite cake mix (boxed or from scratch)
Your favorite icing (store bought or from scratch)
Oreos
Blue food coloring or blue icing in a tube
Flower picks (attach flower sticker or child's flower artwork to toothpick)
Vanilla wafers
Star sprinkles
Goldfish crackers
Pull & Peel Twizzlers (cut to make bird wings)
Animal cookies
Smiley face picks (attach sticker or child's artwork to toothpick)
Tips:
*This would make a great rainy day activity where you can take the time to read scripture & discuss days 1 through 7 of God’s creation with your children as you decorate all of these cupcakes. If you have older children, involve them in the scripture reading.
*If you would like to substitute ingredients, don’t be afraid to get creative.
*Modify this project to make it appropriate for your child according to their age & interest level.
*For an added educational experience, you may want to include them in shopping for the items you will need.
*You may also want to include them in the clean up process as you go along…now would be a good time to discuss food safety & cleanliness in the kitchen.
*Many children will enjoy helping you mix, bake & ice the cupcakes prior to the decoration stage.
*Once you have decorated the cupcakes to represent Day 1 through Day 6 of creation, allow them to design their own creations with the rest of the decorations & cupcakes.
*When you get to Day 7 of creation, talk about how God rested. Then relax with some milk (or beverage of your choice) & enjoy a cupcake!
*Creation Cupcakes are even more fun if you can share them with neighbors, friends & family…feel free to send them to this blog so they can learn to make some of their own!!
Day 1 Creation Cupcake – God Created Light and Dark
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:3-5
Pull apart an Oreo cookie. Use the half with the white icing to represent the light & the other half to represent dark. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Let your child tell you things that they can do in the daytime, and things that they can do in the nighttime.
Day 2 Creation Cupcake – God Created Sky
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:6-8
Either ice this cupcake with blue icing (made with white icing & food coloring) or use blue icing in a tube to draw clouds on top of an already iced cupcake. Talk about the different shapes of clouds your child has seen in the sky.
Day 3 Creation Cupcake – God Created Land and Plants
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:9-13
Crush Oreos in a plastic bag…they will look like dirt. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos over the cupcake & then add your flower pick. The Oreos will represent land while the flower will represent plants. Ask your child to describe their favorite plants.
Day 4 Creation Cupcake – God Created Sun, Moon, and Stars
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:14-19
Use a vanilla wafer to represent the sun, pull apart an Oreo & slice in half…use half of the white side to represent the moon, & use star sprinkles to represent the stars. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Discuss how the sun, moon, and stars are alike yet different & what makes them special from one another.
Day 5 Creation Cupcake – God Created Ocean Creatures and Birds
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:20-23
Use goldfish crackers to represent ocean creatures. Also, cut a pull & peel Twizzler into pieces that can be arranged into the shape of bird wings. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Invite your child to tell you about their favorite ocean creatures and birds.
Day 6 Creation Cupcake – God Created Animals and Man
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:24-27
Use animal cookies to represent the animals & a smiley face pick to represent man. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Tell your children how God created man to rule over all of the animals & ask them about their favorite animals.
Day 7 Enjoy A Creation Cupcake!!! - God Rested
Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:1-3
Speak to your children about how you make Sunday special in your family. Talk about how God rested after all of his work & different ways you relax as a family & enjoy creation.
Items Needed For Creation Cupcakes:
Muffin pan
Cupcake liners
Your favorite cake mix (boxed or from scratch)
Your favorite icing (store bought or from scratch)
Oreos
Blue food coloring or blue icing in a tube
Flower picks (attach flower sticker or child's flower artwork to toothpick)
Vanilla wafers
Star sprinkles
Goldfish crackers
Pull & Peel Twizzlers (cut to make bird wings)
Animal cookies
Smiley face picks (attach sticker or child's artwork to toothpick)
Tips:
*This would make a great rainy day activity where you can take the time to read scripture & discuss days 1 through 7 of God’s creation with your children as you decorate all of these cupcakes. If you have older children, involve them in the scripture reading.
*If you would like to substitute ingredients, don’t be afraid to get creative.
*Modify this project to make it appropriate for your child according to their age & interest level.
*For an added educational experience, you may want to include them in shopping for the items you will need.
*You may also want to include them in the clean up process as you go along…now would be a good time to discuss food safety & cleanliness in the kitchen.
*Many children will enjoy helping you mix, bake & ice the cupcakes prior to the decoration stage.
*Once you have decorated the cupcakes to represent Day 1 through Day 6 of creation, allow them to design their own creations with the rest of the decorations & cupcakes.
*When you get to Day 7 of creation, talk about how God rested. Then relax with some milk (or beverage of your choice) & enjoy a cupcake!
*Creation Cupcakes are even more fun if you can share them with neighbors, friends & family…feel free to send them to this blog so they can learn to make some of their own!!
Day 1 Creation Cupcake – God Created Light and Dark
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:3-5
Pull apart an Oreo cookie. Use the half with the white icing to represent the light & the other half to represent dark. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Let your child tell you things that they can do in the daytime, and things that they can do in the nighttime.
Day 2 Creation Cupcake – God Created Sky
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:6-8
Either ice this cupcake with blue icing (made with white icing & food coloring) or use blue icing in a tube to draw clouds on top of an already iced cupcake. Talk about the different shapes of clouds your child has seen in the sky.
Day 3 Creation Cupcake – God Created Land and Plants
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:9-13
Crush Oreos in a plastic bag…they will look like dirt. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos over the cupcake & then add your flower pick. The Oreos will represent land while the flower will represent plants. Ask your child to describe their favorite plants.
Day 4 Creation Cupcake – God Created Sun, Moon, and Stars
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:14-19
Use a vanilla wafer to represent the sun, pull apart an Oreo & slice in half…use half of the white side to represent the moon, & use star sprinkles to represent the stars. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Discuss how the sun, moon, and stars are alike yet different & what makes them special from one another.
Day 5 Creation Cupcake – God Created Ocean Creatures and Birds
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:20-23
Use goldfish crackers to represent ocean creatures. Also, cut a pull & peel Twizzler into pieces that can be arranged into the shape of bird wings. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Invite your child to tell you about their favorite ocean creatures and birds.
Day 6 Creation Cupcake – God Created Animals and Man
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:24-27
Use animal cookies to represent the animals & a smiley face pick to represent man. Then arrange on top of cupcake icing. Tell your children how God created man to rule over all of the animals & ask them about their favorite animals.
Day 7 Enjoy A Creation Cupcake!!! - God Rested
Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:1-3
Speak to your children about how you make Sunday special in your family. Talk about how God rested after all of his work & different ways you relax as a family & enjoy creation.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
The Mystery is Over!
And for a more modest picture of her:
And for the profile:
AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!!
Her name will be...
Sydney Faith Fagan
The baby was so named for Kimbely's Aunt Sydney and the faith that we clung to through the doubts and fears of infertility.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Thank you all again for all your prayers and support!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
14 Weeks & Counting
Howdy,
Just want to let everyone know that we had our 14 week checkup today. We got to hear Baby Love's heartbeat for the first time and it was at 152 beats per minute which is good. Also, Mommy is healthy & will have another checkup in 4 weeks. Plus, we are eagerly awaiting the ultrasound that will be scheduled for sometime between 19 & 20 weeks to determine Baby Love's gender! We will do our best to update everyone at that time.
God's Peace,
Todd & Kimberly & Baby Love Fagan
Just want to let everyone know that we had our 14 week checkup today. We got to hear Baby Love's heartbeat for the first time and it was at 152 beats per minute which is good. Also, Mommy is healthy & will have another checkup in 4 weeks. Plus, we are eagerly awaiting the ultrasound that will be scheduled for sometime between 19 & 20 weeks to determine Baby Love's gender! We will do our best to update everyone at that time.
God's Peace,
Todd & Kimberly & Baby Love Fagan
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Announcing Baby Love Fagan…
PRAISE GOD! Sugar Daddy Todd & Sweet Mama Kimberly are pleased to announce that Baby Love is finally on its way. Kimberly is about 7 weeks pregnant & is due around August 11th.... this date may change once we have our first sonogram. Thanks for all of your prayers!
PRAISE GOD! Sugar Daddy Todd & Sweet Mama Kimberly are pleased to announce that Baby Love is finally on its way. Kimberly is about 7 weeks pregnant & is due around August 11th.... this date may change once we have our first sonogram. Thanks for all of your prayers!
Todd gets surprised when Kimberly sends this cell phone pic on 12/08/08
Mama Sue gets surprised on Christmas Eve when she receives a plaque from us that says, "Grandmothers make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a whole lot more fun!" (James, Mary, Seth & Sean are the other excited family members you hear in the background.) We asked Mama Sue if she wants to be called Grandma Sue or Mimi or anything else…she says she doesn’t care as long as we don’t call her late for dinner. Now, she is also informing us that she has already bought some things for “her baby”.
Mama Billie gets surprised on Christmas day when we present her with a similar plaque that reads, "Everytime a child is born, so is a grandmother." (Todd is the one you hear in the background giggling over Mama Billie’s dance.) Mama Billie wants Baby Love to call her Granny.
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