Panther Roar Awards Assembly

Way to go CG - All E's!  We are proud of you!

Callie Grace and her sweet friend, Emma!
 

Beautiful day at the park

I enjoyed a rare day off from work.  My children were out of school today as well.  I made us a picnic lunch and we went to the park.  It was such a nice day.  The kids had fun running around and being silly. 

I feel incredibly thankful for today.  It helped to put many things into perspective for me.  I have always known that these moments of childhood are quickly fleeting.  Today reminded me to cherish them and thank God for them.  What an amazing, hard and tiring role I have been granted.  I don't want to take my most important role for granted - not for one second.

Zoo Adventure

We had a fun, chilly day at the zoo!  The gorilla was being very playful as were the monkeys and birds.  There weren't a lot of people there today probably due to the COLD!  The kids had a blast and we did too.

Good Citizien of the Month

A certain 6 year old that lives in our home was named a good citizen of the month at school yesterday.  We were so happy for her.  She said that they named the children who received this reward on the morning news.  She said that she crossed her fingers and said to herself, "I hope they say my name".  And guess what, they did!

We love you, Callie Grace.  We are very proud of the person you are becoming.  Always keep your love for Jesus and you will go far in life. 

Resolutions

A picture of my babies from New Years Eve at Mrs. Tiff's house...

Callie Grace has 2 resolutions for this year...

1. to keep that little piece of hair that gets in her face ALL OF THE TIME behind her ear
2.  to be kinder to her little brother (thank you, Jesus!)

Caleb also has 2 resolutions for this year.  You may be wondering what kind of kid I am raising after reading them.

1. to keep my teeth from biting my nails
2. to not punch girls in the mouth

And there you have it!

Happy New Year!

December

We had had a fun and busy month.  I simply have not posted a thing and that makes me sad!  Both children were in a church Christmas performance and did great!  We went to the Nutcracker with Mimi, volunteered at both children's schools, had pictures made, saw a slew of lights, celebrated with friends and family and remembered the reason for the season.  Happy Birthday, Jesus!

my babies with Santa

Mary and Joseph

                                                   Aunt de and CG decorating Christmas cookies

                                                  CG and Jackson at Monkey Joe's

                                          Putting out cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve

                                              Mimi made a beautiful Happy Birthday, Jesus cake.

                                  showing the new earrings and necklace that Mrs. Linda gave her

                                                                         playing Fibber

There is so much thankfulness in my heart.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are celebrating thanksgiving a little differently this year.  The four of us came to the beach this morning for a long weekend.  Kip cooked a turkey last night, I made mac and cheese and we warmed up corn and green beans.  We put all of this in a picnic basket, walked down to the beach and had a picnic today.  We had fun and made a special memory for our kiddos.  They said several times that they were having a great time.

My heart is incredibly full today reflecting on all the many things that I have to give thanks for.  I am thankful for Kip, Callie Grace and Caleb.  I am thankful for a roof over our heads, cars that work, food in our refrigerator, friends that are truly family, our families and my job even though it can be trying at times.  I am thankful for our church and little people hugs and kisses that can wipe away the stresses of the day.

I am thankful for my precious Crosson who changed my life and gave me a new title, one that means more to me than any other title in the world, Mama.  Oh how I miss that sweet boy today and always.

Happy Thanksgiving!