The Pearce Family: Praying as a Family

I wanted to document this precious moment before time got away from me and I didnt get to. This morning Doug made us waffles for breakfast. Typically Chance and I sit down before Doug does or vice versa because Chance eats sometimes before we do. Anyhow, when Doug sat down with us Chance bowed his head to pray (we pray as a family at dinner and Chance and I pray before bed) but to see our sweet 19 month old remind us that we should be praying before we eat was such a special moment for us. I said the prayer this morning (Doug ususally does) and Chance kept his head down and eyes closed with his sweet hands together until I said Amen. Then he clapped and smiled so big. He then kept saying "More More" so we prayed another little prayer. At this moment he bowed his head and said his on sweet prayer. I know that it sounded like a bunch of jibberish but God knows what he is saying and hears and loves every word. My heart melted and I knew we were doing something right...

I took a few photos of this cute little boy before dinner a few weeks ago...I am a little slow with blogging lately. Until work slows down and I get back into balancing home and work it is taking a back seat.

I love this picture of Chance even though his shirt is filthy dirty...but thats a boy for ya!

Last weekend my sister and her husband helped us throw my parents a surprise 30th anniversary party. Some of their best friends were able to come from out of town and it was a special day for them. My parents (my mom really) thought we were getting them a limo...she wouldnt stop asking questions about what our plans were for them. They thought we had made reservations at a nice restaurant. My mom doesnt like surprises, haha.
We had fajitas (thanks to Kyle's cooking) and dessert. Here are some pictures from the night.

Everyone went outside to be there when they drove up

Not sure what Chance is doing but I thought it was a cool picture

Buddies

I am quite proud of this picture...Did I just say that?? Brae is 6 months younger than Chance but it looks like Chance may be a defensive football player already tackling...Maybe I shouldnt say I am proud...secretly proud...ok I am not proud that my son tackled another kid. There. :) If you knew Brae's daddy...big black guy. It is just a funny running joke that Brae isnt big like him yet...give it time.