Mind Picture

Have you ever had those special life moments you wish you could capture? And you can't really, so you settle for a "mind picture?"

Well, we had one of those moments the other night. We were having family movie night and had made a pallet on the living room floor. Turner and Parker were both really into it and watching intently. A while into the movie, I looked over and saw that they had moved their heads together and were holding hands. They watched the entire last half of the movie that way. Totally adorable, totally unsolicited love. It was beautiful.

Then, today, I DID happen to capture some fun sibling bonding on film...

Turner and Parker were playing, and I heard her call to him to come into the bathroom. She proceeded to help him take off his pants and diaper, set up his potty and try to get him to go potty in it! Maybe I won't have to worry about potty training him -- since I have a dedicated assistant! Precious!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Long Hair!

Every year, we have a tradition of building a new and creative gingerbread house! This year, Turner decided we were going to make Rapunzel's tower. It was a super fun challenge and turned out really cute.

Who Is It We Serve?

I had to speak in church today, in front of both services. Needless to say, I felt a little nervous. As usual, though, my little angel reminded me of what was important...

"Mom, are you scared to talk in big church today?"

"Yeah, I'm a little nervous. Do you get nervous when you sing in big church?"

"No, Mom. I just like to sing and use my gifts for God."

What a reminder! Everything I do is for God's glory. Not my own. So, why be nervous at all? He accepts me just as I am.

Turner's Thanksgiving Feast

Turner had a really sweet Thanksgiving feast at her school this year. She has a LOT to be thankful for!

Thanksgiving 2010

We had an amazing Thanksgiving this year and are filled with deep gratitude for all God's blessings on our family and extended family! We are grateful for good friends, good health, sweet children, steady work, for dreams and the freedom to dream, for those who came before us and all they sacrificed and for a wonderful country to call home.

Our week started with a road trip to Sumter to spend the night with Aunt Niki and Uncle Clete and pick up Grandy. From there, we were able to spend time in Awendaw, visit with friends, enjoy time with Nana and Grandad and our cousins, catch up with Mimi, play with the Norris family and then wind up in the NC mountains. It was a fun-filled week, and the kids did a pretty good job rolling with all the comings and goings.

Giving Thanks

We have been trying to prepare our hearts for Thanksgiving this week. I already feel like it is a "rush" to the holidays, and I am intent on savoring the many blessings we have and not sprinting to Christmas.

Anyway, Turner and I worked on a Thanksgiving tree during rest time the other day, and it's hanging on our window by the kitchen table. We are so, so blessed to have such a loving family that she ran out of room. She did manage to fit her grandparents (including their pets) and us on there!

We love you all! xox

The Golden Girls Hit ATL

The Golden Girls -- Mrs. Kizer, Nana, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Timmerman
One Happy Little Girl -- After all, she has FOUR grandmothers to boss around!

Monkey!
Parker with his women

The seesaw got a good workout!
Merry-go-round (Mrs. Kizer got on, too! Brave woman!)
Dora Bingo Tournament. Amazingly, Turner won EVERY time! :) Which meant lots of Oreo "prizes." Oh, and the GGs went home with a full working knowledge of all the Dora characters!

Mrs. Timmerman next to the "Down" sign we created, so she wouldn't keep walking into closets!

Nana reading "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to the troops.

We had a super fun weekend with the "notorious" Golden Girls this past weekend! Nana and her three close friends came to visit and play with us in Atlanta. It was a treat to have them, and I am pretty sure we broke some local ordinances by laughing too much. We ate lots, played lots and enjoyed having a full house.

Turner and Parker could get used to having FOUR women (plus mom) waiting on their every need! :)