Ezra earned his Sparky Plaque!

This milestone is more about his cooperation than anything else. He really enjoys Awana! He can play the games without someone holding his hand. Beth made it half way through her T&T book. She had a wonderful leader this year who really loves her. This is the first year for Beth to be on her own in Awana. No family members close by, although we were all working somewhere in club, just not her age group. Next year, Ezra moves up to her age group, but he will be with the boys.

It was a good Awana year! The leaders were understanding of the need to keep a close watch on both Beth and Ezra. They still will escape and they have their own methods. Beth will quietly slip off. Ezra will dash out. He likes the chase. They are getting better about sticking close. They don't escape as much as they used to.

Beth and Ezra have new good friends at Awana. They are brother and sister the same ages as Beth and Ezra. One time in Sparks, a little boy was making fun of Ezra and "D" stopped him by telling the boy to leave his friend alone! Way to go "D"! His sister is good with Beth too. Someday, we are going to have a party for the friends that love Beth and Ezra as equals and created in the image of God.

Maybe Beth will cooperate enough to finish her third Sparks book and earn the Sparky Plaque over the summer. It was her cooperation that stalled out for her not to get it last year. At this point, she is the only child we have that has not earned her Sparky Plaque. John and Paul earned theirs 22 years ago. She needs to get with the tradition!

It's been a great year!