Shepherd Boy David

Here's Weston dressed up for AWANAS on Wednesday night. Grace and Weston both started attending AWANAS this year; Weston in Sparks and Grace in Cubbies. They love it! AWANAS is a club centered on Bible memorization and has been around for as long as I can remember. I was even in Sparks when I was Weston's age!
AWANAS is a great opportunity to memorize God's Word, meet friends, learn to participate in a classroom setting, and learn some independence from Mom and Dad. The night consists of Bible story time, singing, memorization/quizzing time, game time and awards time (kinda like Sunday School on steroids). About once a month they have a dress up night for the Sparks. This past Wednesday was Bible dress up night and we happened to have everything to make a "David" costume. Weston is wearing a pillow case and my hairband and has Mike's old marble bag, a sling shot and a stuffed lamb. He loved dressing up and even won a prize for his costume.
From the beginning Grace had no trouble being left at Cubbies. It was a little easier for her as she went with Laelie (her friend next door) into Cubbies and she tends to be a social butterfly anyway :). Weston had a harder time being left. The first few times he was very nervous and even a little teary. When I took him last week I walked him into the gym and helped him get his coat off. I expected him to turn around and say goodbye to me, but instead he ran off to play basketball without a backward glance! Although my feeling were a bit hurt, I am so glad that he's growing up and learning some confidence and Independence.
I'll try to post a photo soon of Weston and Grace in their AWANAS vests. They each wear vests with their patches and awards for Bible memorization and attending club. They look so official!
David vs. Goliath!