Go Gamecocks!

Caleb went to the USC football with his daddy this past Saturday.  They had a ball.  Caleb has become Kip's shadow.  Caleb is learning a lot about the ins and outs of football thanks to his daddy.  I love that they love each other so very much.

God Sighting

We always pray before each meal and at night before we go to sleep.  The children know that they can pray at any time for any reason or no reason at all.

This morning was a first for me with my children.  We were busy getting ready for our day and I happened to glance over at Caleb.  He had gotten dressed and brushed his teeth.  He was sitting on the ottoman in the den.  His eyes were half closed and his mouth was moving but making no sound.  I walked over and asked him what was wrong.  He said, "Mom, I'm praying and you interrupted me".  My heart truly swelled with thanksgiving.  It was such a full circle moment to me.

Lord, Caleb and Callie Grace are your children.  Please help Kip and I raise them up loving and worshiping You.  Amen

Last night of VBS 2015

Callie Grace's 1st time to ride in the front

Callie Grace and Caleb are headed to see the movie Minions with one of my best friend's, Jamie.  Due to the # of children that were riding and with CG being the oldest child, she is getting to sit in the front.  I just got this picture from Jamie...

Tennis Camp 2015

Well, another year of summer tennis camp is in the books.  This was the first year that Caleb attended and he LOVED it.  This picture sums up the difference in my kiddos.  As always, my children loved being with their friend Jackson.

Sunday

We had a nice Sunday.  We went to Sunday School and big church.  We went to a small reception afterwards to say good bye to our music minister, Mr. Frank.

The children went swimming with their daddy for many hours while I stayed at home and cleaned.  I then took the kids to get a Kona Ice.  They enjoyed the cold slushy on such a HOT day.

I loved this normal day and hope to be able to look back on it and thank God for the normal, sometimes quiet days.  You are so very loved Callie Grace and Caleb.

Yummy food at the beach!

Callie Grace tasted ribs and shrimp for the first time while at the beach.  She LOVED both.  People say a picture is worth a thousand words.  Look at Callie Grace's face after having ribs!

Why is this picture posting like this??!!

And Caleb?  He ate his weight in ice cream the entire week!  Here is my most favorite ice cream face boy of all time.

Loved spending quality time with my people for 9 days.  It has been tough trying to get back into the swing of things!!

Beach Vacation 2015

We are extremely thankful that we were able to spend 9 nights at the beach this year.  We played, ate and rested!  The children has a great time with their cousins!  We fed the billy goats, ducks and swans.  We rode the golf cart, played at the ocean and pool and played putt putt.  The children went to Kids Club from 10-11:30 in the mornings.Callie Grace tasted ribs and shrimp for the first time on this trip and LOVED both.  Caleb got a shark's tooth necklace and he is too cool for school!

Here is a picture of the children at putt putt.  They scored a hole in one on the same hole! :)