We gave Mckinlay a piggy bank, along with a job chart, for her birthday at the beginning of the year. We figured she's old enough to start getting a little allowance. Also we thought it would be the best way to teach her about tithing.
{On a side note, the first week she paid her tithing, I've never seen a little girl so excited to go to church and see the Bishop. She grinned the entire time she walked up to the stand to hand him the envelope. Then she sat down and said "I just gave the Bishop my money for Jesus." Yes. My heart did melt.}
She really wanted "Barbie as the Island Princess." Every Target trip we'd check the movie section to make sure it was still there. There was only one copy left.
Once she had the money saved up we --
It was a proud Mommy moment.
even if I can't get "Here on my Island the sea's say hello, dolphins are waiting where ever I go..." out of my head
She gave the Bishop money for Jesus!! Cutest thing ever. She is such a doll. :)
ReplyDeleteWay too cute! I can't believe how old she is getting.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. She is very grown-up and I love what she choose to purchase.
ReplyDeletecute mckinlay.
ReplyDeleteand i'm v. v. proud of her for giving her money to the bishop for jesus.
love this girl, love this moment...yes, a few tears are trickling down my cheek!
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