Friday, August 28, 2009
Sad, but true...the reason I have not been posting...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Who built the Ark?
Our church decided to put a float in the parade this year. So they asked my children's Hot Papa to build an ark. And so he did. Karla did an awesome job with the animals. Many paople have been working on this since last winter. The children made tie dye t-shirts to wear while the rode the ark and threw candy. The adults wore red t-shirts that said "I'm a team player at...Abundant Life Community Church" each with a different number on the back, like a team jersey. It was a lot of fun and a great way to reach out to the community, whith hundreds of people watching the parade...some who don't know the Lord or have a home church.
So, after months of preparation and team work, here are the results...
*you can view details by clicking on pictures for full screen view*
The night before the parade, I thought it would be cute to decorate our stroller to follow behind the Ark. So after supper Tim cut two whales out of old paneling, while I went to wal mart to pick up some cheap paint. I spent all morning, before the parade, painting whales. So Charles got to join in the fun. He rode in the belly of the whale! *smile*
*these whale pictures were taken while we waited for the parade to start*
It was a really fun time for everybody!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Mothers Day
After he gave it to me, we went to dunkin donuts, then to the local greenery to pick out some flowering vines to grow on it. Timmy and Janelle helped plant some of them in a hanging basket so they would quickly spread across the roof. And then we planted one on each side to grow up the sides.
This is a picture of my children's Hot Papa and his bride standing under the arbor, just before we left for church. The wind chimes hanging on the right side was their birthday gift to me last fall when I turned 26. They sound so beautiful! I like to think of the music I hear, as a song from heaven, just for me. After all, it is the Lord who tells the wind which way to blow...
After my manicure and pedicure we all snuggled up on the love seat and watched "Little House on the Prarie" It was a perfect day...absolutely perfect. I am truly blessed!!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Sometimes my heart still hurts...
Sunday, May 7th I passed our precious little Jayme. I held that sweet lifeless child in my hand and my heart was ripped out as my eyes took in Jayme's tiny head, arms and legs...so vivid and real. Only half the length of my pinky, Jayme was a tiny little person with a soul, a Savior and a Mother & Father who loved him with a passion.
*A letter read at Jayme's memorial Service*
Mommy, please don't cry...I'll wait right here for you.
Again, farewell. We will see you again one day. Until then...
All pictures (accept for the one of Tim) were taken this morning of Jayme's memorial right next to our home. We chose to build it there to always be near us. Every time we go somewhere we walk right by. I like it that way. Jayme is always close and part of the beauty that we enjoy every spring. And as his Papa said, it's a reminder of the beauty he is enjoying in Heaven. That is a comfort to me, especially on days like today...when it still hurts.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
I don't even know what to title this!
I took pictures, but didn't do a very good job...I got a lot of shadow, but you can at least get an idea of what you would have seen, had you been in town yesterday!
Now, this one really gets me! So he will prance around looking like a real...something...but then I want him to be a real sport while taking pictures and make some really silly faces, mean faces, etc. He acted all embarrassed then...and this is the best I got from him! LOL!
Real scary. I SOOOO love my husband! It's this crazy side of him that keeps me laughing and entertained. He is also such a fun dad, as you can imagine! We have such a great time in our family! I am blessed! Truly blessed!!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
A stroll through our garden
Spring Planting
Charles was such a good boy. He played in his walker and watched us for a few hours while we worked the ground and proceded to start the spring planting. Everyone was taking a break and enjoying a popcicle while Mama worked at planting.
More fun outside!
Timmy and Janelle love taking "butterfly rides" with Mama while we sing silly songs.
I just love my little girl! We have so much fun together! (Janelle's new thing is to make silly faces for pictures...don't know where she would get the idea to do that-certainly not from such a sophisticated mother!)
Charles has this thing for stones. Notice him showing you his little treasure. I must say...He sure is cute! He gets that from his Hot Papa!
Charles' first ride down the slide!
A couple weeks ago the Howell family stayed with us (more on that later) So we were able to have Amber get pictures of Charles' first ride down the slide. It would have bee pretty tricky to get them otherwise, because Tim took charles to the top and I had to catch him. So thanks to Amber we were able to catch yet another "first" moment on camera.
Charles is looking out at the top of the tower that leads to the slide.
He looks a little scared when he gets to the bottom.
He is looking at the slide, not too sure about what just happened.
We decided that Tim better take him down again right away, so he gets a ride that feels safe so he won't be afraid of it all summer. It worked. He loved it after that.
Surprise!
Well...it's like this. We did get a dog around Easter time. A great dog. Very calm, gentle, house broke, etc. She is absolutely wonderful. Janelle named her "Princess Angela" Right now, Janelle is really into dress up, and princesses, etc. So it didn't really come as a surprise when she was absolutely elaited that we got a girl and wanted to name her Princess Angela. She didn't want "Jack" (the choice name from Timmy)
So, all this fun and games! I couldn't resist giving you a tease. Mostly for Karla. She thinks it's about that time again for our family. So she has been trying her hardest to figure out my due date, or if I even have one. LOL! I love Karla, she is a dear friend...I couldn't resist the opportunity to get her at her own game.
*Side note-just want you all to know that I'm just having fun. Karla is NOT in any way bothering me with her teasing to know. She is a wonderful person, and I enjoy her friendship and even her pestering. *grin* So, here are the pictures that she has been anxiously waiting for! And as far as any feet in the womb...well, I guess you will have to just wait and see! HA!
Princess Angela meeting her new family...
All that excitment makes everyone a little sleepy and snuggly.