works my heart like no other...... I have been praying for her so much lately since she has had a difficult time adjusting.... and guess what??? God is changing my heart as He usually does.... I have been easily frustrated, at my wits end ect...... but I just KNOW as only a Mom can.... that Read More >>
Archives for May 2012
Memorial Day…..
We went to Horseshoe lake with Hank's partner and some other families. John David is hooked!! He asked why we did not own a lake house and after his Dad told him the many reasons he decided it may not happen:) Just a few iphone pics of our great day, a first for Janie. She was in her element as she Read More >>
Dollar Store Rafts…….
I am the first to admit that I am easily amused!! So this one got me for sure, I almost wet my pants!!! John David and I picked up 2 "rafts" the other day when we had to get Janie the beach pail she was wailing about. This is what we got..... still makes me laugh just looking at the pic Read More >>
Last Day of School….
This school year has creeped and flown by!! We started out the year hoping to bring Janie home. Two weeks into the school year God blessed us with obtaining her file. The weeks crept by until we finally knew we would travel during Spring break.......since then we have moved at a warped speed!! I Read More >>
What Can I Say……..
.....some kids are just easy to raise. John David is one of those. One thing I have learned over the years of parenting is that I cannot take credit for all the good in my children. God has given me a job to do, which I take seriously, and other than that it is all His business. He created them and Read More >>
My Heart Is Full……
I just read Julianne's posthttp://julianne-notmyown.blogspot.com/ and am so overwhelmed with what God is doing in her life. I am thankful that she is experiencing life outside of this protected city we live in. She has experienced much with her sisters, yet seeing it first hand and knowing what Read More >>
Gotta Love Mother’s Day…..
The kids let me sleep until 7:30 which is VERY late in Janie's world. Hank the kids made me french toast!! A first in our household, it was so nice!!! After church we went downtown to have brunch at The Peabody. We have not been in about 15 years or so, so a first for most of the family. The Read More >>
This is what happens when your wife “works out” in the yard
This is Paige's dumbbell....or at least what is left of it. An 8 pound dumbell. Notice the green rubberized covering that matches the grass in our yard....it EXACTLY MATCHES THE GRASS. I always do what I call an "idiot check" of the yard, riding around in the golf cart before Read More >>
Julianne….
If you want to follow Julianne in China, she has started a blog here. She needs to update it again for her Mommy!!!! Read More >>
Just Can’t Help It!
REALLY???? MAKES ME LAUGH OUT LOUD! Read More >>