Cowpoke

Here is our little cowpoke! She had to dress up for school on Friday, and loved every minute of it. The skirt (size 6 and pinned in half!) and the boots (three sizes too big!) were her favorites! Thanks, my sweet friends who loaned us the gear!

Family Camp

We had a wonderful -- if wet -- weekend at Family Camp in Sharptop Grove, Ga! It was neat to have many of our friends there and to watch Turner soak everything in! She was in heaven. They had lots of neat activities, a Kids' club, dancing, silly skits and great food.

Some things we'll always remember are:

- The USA (United States of Awesome)

- These colors don't run!

- Buck and Dale

- Multiple parts, working together -- one focus!

- The Gigantic Swing (see above) in the pouring rain!

- Losing electricity and having to use our cell phone lights for flashlights

- Parker climbing out of his pack-n-play

We are so grateful for the opportunity to play and worship as a family in such a beautiful setting!

Priority First Class!

We went to the PO today to ship a package to a soldier in Afghanistan. Turner worked so diligently to pack it and drew a beautiful picture of an American flag in a bed of flowers for this Lcpl. It was touching to see her concern for him.

Brett is the son of Parker's favorite teacher at school. I am so grateful Ms. Gail loves on and rocks my baby, and we wanted to find a way to love HER baby. So, we are doing that through boot socks, sunscreen, wipes and lots of prayers and candy!

Anyway, the post master gave Turner a "Priority Mail" sticker for waiting patiently, and unbeknownst to me, she stuck it on her brother's back! (Which was kind of ironic, huh?! )

And as of last night, when Parker decided he could "conquer" the crib by climbing out, I am seriously considering shipping him off. So, Grandparents, if you see an 18 month old in your mailbox, don't be shocked!!!

Fishing...

At Turner's preschool, there are some amazing fisher women, who are doing an awesome job creating little disciples. I shot this video at breakfast Friday morning, after asking Turner what her Bible lesson of the week was. It blew me away!

So, all you teachers out there...THANK YOU. These little guppies get it, and they are listening!

Anatomy 101

Thomas and I were out with the kids on a family jog the other evening. I was telling Turner about the different names we almost named her, and she said, "Mom, how did you know I was going to be a girl?"

I said, "Because the doctors took a picture of you in my tummy before you were born and told me you were a girl."

"But, how did they know?"

My mind was racing (faster than my legs!), and I decided to turn the question back on her, "Well, what is the difference between you and Parker?"

She thought for a minute, and then replied, "Ohhhh...I know! He has a caterpillar, and I have a potato!"

Thomas and I looked at each other, held back our laughter and simply said, "Yeah, honey, that's a good way to put it."

ABC Jam Fest!

This reminds me of a funniest home video I once saw, so I had to post it! Poor kid keeps right on dancing! He gets an A+ for effort and endurance!

He is Risen!

Easter boy!
Successful hunting!

Parker and the pinata stick -- watch out!!!

Turner and the pinata

Parker and his favorite plaything!

Easter blessing!

TWO Easter blessings!

Dying Easter eggs






HE IS RISEN!

He is Risen, indeed! We had a truly wonderful Resurrection celebration this year! And it seems that all of nature tuned in for it -- the crab apple trees, pear trees and azaleas burst with color and new life, and the sunshine and warm weather showed up just in time.

The kids enjoyed several Easter egg hunts this year, a Journey to the Tomb event at church with some dear friends and a fun lunch at Mrs. Veronica's home...complete with a pinata!

Easter week continued with wonderful visits with both sets of grandparents and reminders of the blessing of family.