Talent in the family...

Last night at church we had "Kids Night". It's where the kids run the whole night church service. My beautiful niece "Corie" started off with a beautiful song. Everytime I hear her I think she just gets better & better.

Anyway, Gracie loves to sing but she doesn't like to get up on stage and sing by herself. So Corie said she would sing with Gracie, they did a great job together. They sang "Here I am to Worship". Later on in the night, they had all the children's church kids sing a song. And yes, Tristan & Josie went to the stage and did the hand motions too! In the middle of the performance, Tristan realizes he doesn't have his shoes on. He leaves the kids on stage, runs to me to put his flip-flops on, then runs back to join the group. Before he could get back the song was over. Bless his heart, he just started crying, saying "I want to sing!". He was really upset, I had to take him out of the church for a few minutes so he could calm down. At the end of the performances, they had the kids that are working on memorization to get on stage to say what they have learned. When it came to Gracies turn, she gets on stage & nothing came out. I was on stage with her, and actually turned her back to the audience & still nothing. She was froze, kind-of embarrasing but I have to remember I would have never done that when I was her age. Anyway, by the time the night was over I was exhausted. I am very proud of my children for getting up there to begin with. I am proud that they are getting into church. I am just proud to be their mother!

A Working Weekend..

I feel we are definately making progress now on the house. It has been bothering me for weeks that nothing was getting done. My dear, sweet husband has been having back troubles. So it has been difficult for him to stand or stretch or bend to get the necessary stuff done to see some progression. He is definately a trooper, he took some meds then started sheetrock mudding so that by the end of the week we can spray our walls. So please say a special prayer for both of us, one that he will not have anymore pain in his back and two that I will have the patience for all of this.

The Dash...

I received this email a long time ago but I loved the message so much I just wanted to re-share it.

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What my little one is learning...

This morning it was cool outside so I put a long-sleeve shirt on Tristan. I told him to go get a short sleeve shirt out of his drawer to take to the sitters because it will get hot in the afternoon. So he marches in his room and brings out his football jersey. I told him that he needed a play shirt because I didn't want that shirt to be left at the babysitters. So I took him back to the room and put up the jersey, I then reached in the drawer and found a play shirt. He looked at me (with sad little eyes) and said "that's supid". I said "what did you say", he said " that's supid". I then realized that he is using the lovely word "Stupid". He was mad that he couldn't wear the jersey so to show his frustration the other shirt became "supid". I know the older kids have been calling names so he has learned it from them. That word, along with a few others are part of my pet-peeves.

Bible Millionaire

I just thought I would share this because I am so proud. Bryce has always been shy at church and not wanting to participate in different activities. But now he is in a competition group at church where each kid will memorize and study verses so they can play a game that competes with other groups of kids. Right now they are in the memorizing stage, he has been getting out his folder and going to his room to study. He just about has his 1st paragraph passage memorized. I am very proud of him.

Pictures of Bryce...

He went to a Birthday party for his 1 yr old cousin (on his dad's side). I am not sure if he contributed in the party functions but I do know he played football in the yard. All I know is he doesn't look the same as when he left the house. Which he looked really handsome, hair not sweaty & he had his nice new jersey on. But these pictures were sent of him and I thought I would share. Sweaty or not... here he comes!!!

Prayer Request

This is a Prayer Request for a family I have never met but love to read their blog. The mother is 31 weeks pregnant. She was told 2 months ago that her baby wouldn't make it much longer and he has. She went to the Dr yesterday for her ECHO, (which he has been scoring 8/10, then 9/10, then 10/10) he scored baby Stellan at a 6/10. Which means he is not doing so great right now, but as we all know prayers can help. Whatever God's will is for this family they are willing to accept, but please pray that they will remain strong and faithful. Here's MckMama's website if you would like to check it out...http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Today's the Day!

The camper is SOLD! A part of me will miss it, but the other part of me is glad to see it go. It took up too much of my yard to park it. I am ready to have my side yard and driveway looking spiffy! (If that's a word)

It is an awesome camper, and we all had a great time camping in it. Here's what it looked like...

First day of School!

I know, it has just taken 5 weeks of school to get these pictures uploaded. Give me a break, I'm new at all of this!

Bryce (6th Grade) & Gracie (Kindergarden)

Corie (6th Grade) & Christian (8th Grade)

Truck-bed Photos!

I know it sounds like a red-neck! But it's true these pictures were taken in the bed of Jody's truck. Very cute, if I say so myself. (I am by no means a photographer, as you can see) I just love taking pictures, and I am still discovering new settings on my camera. I can't figure out how to fade the background on my camera, and maybe I am wanting it to do something that is not possible with it. If anyone reads this blog and has suggestions please let me know.

Also, if you notice... Gracie loves for me to take pictures of her. She likes to "ham it up"! All I kept hearing is "Mom, what about this pose", "Mom, Check this out!", "Mom... "well you get the point.

Party Saturday!

This past Saturday we were very busy. We had 2 birthday parties to go to. One at Playworld for a 2 yr old's party & a party at a park (when Ike was coming) for a 1 yr old. The kids were exhausted when we were finished and so was I. The sad thing is... I didn't even get pictures of the birthday boys. The pictures I took were only at Playworld and it was all about Tristan & Josie. The second party, due to the storm coming, I didn't even get my camera out of the car. Believe me, several cameras were there snapping pictures though.

Dickey-Stephens Park

For Bryce's 11th birthday this year, he was able to celebrate with his friends at the new baseball park. Pictures taken at the park are shown below. Also, he was able to attend our Memorial 4-wheeler ride this year. He loved it. We had a little cake, while we were camping too! Pictures for that to follow in later posts.

Baseball fun!

I'm so proud of Bryce, he has grown up to be such a sweet kid. Here's a few pictures from his past season baseball games.

I am truly blessed to have a friend like Tammy!

I just wanted to give a "shout out" to my girl, Tammy! Congratulations on your new job, we are all so proud of you. I know that it will be a little tuff at first learning everything, but I know that God is on your side and he will see you thru it.

Fort Walton Beach pictures...

Here's a few pictures from the trip we took in July to Fort Walton Beach...

Gracie checking out the water! Here we are searching for Crabs!

I just love this picture, we were at a wedding.

This is just us walking to the beach, you know everyone has a back view picture.

Don't take it to heart...

So many times in my life, I have been so easily offended. I know the person that spoke the words didn't mean to say what they did, or at least I hope they didn't mean to be so rude. Sometimes though I have to vent about the little things, so it doesn't become so big.

A little example that happened at work...

We haven't had a receptionist since November of 07, they just figured between all the people in the office (which is 7) that we could catch the phone lines. Which usually means only me and another lady will catch the phones. Anyway, a lady called asking for the Accounting Dept (which I am the Acct. Dept), I asked if there is something I could help her with. She said " I didn't think you would know anything, because I thought you just answered the phones." Yes, I know it is ridiculous for me to feel agitated about this. I know the lady doesn't know the situation around here, and a lot of the times the person that answers has to transfer to another department. I understand that completely, so why am I a little offended? I have no idea but feel better just because I vented. Sorry you had to be apart of my new journal venting session!

In the beginning...

Well, today I am trying to start up my own blog. I have discovered blogging earlier this year, and have just read blogs. Now I have decided this would be a great way to journal for a keepsake for my children. They may not always want to know what I was doing or what I'm thinking but I will blog it anyway.