Pretty Pricesses

Birthday Boy

My nephew, Colin, the teenager!!

Family pizza party at one of our favorite places.

It was good.

Then back to the house for presents and dessert.

And Lindy trying to make friends with my sisters little dog, Arrow. Maybe, she is becoming a dog lover after all.

Happy Birthday Colin!

Good Bye Spot

This photo was from a few posts ago. It was taken on Mother's Day. To bring everyone up to date I have to tell you that Lindy is very afraid of animals and especially dogs. And Spot, my parents little dog, was no exception. But with each visit to Mamaw & Papaw'a Lindy was getting braver.

Molly & Lindy really liked giving Spot treats when they are there. Spot loved this because they would "treat" him bone after bone! We would have to put them out of reach most of the time. So on this day we were surprised to see Lindy hand feed Spot his bone. I snapped this photo as I am very proud of her.

The very next day we got the news that Spot had been taken to the vet. My dad found him by the house. He had been attacked by another animal. He was in bad shape. He did make it through surgery and was even feeling better on Tuesday. But his injuries were too server and he died Wednesday morning. My parents buried him next to the field on their property.

I explained it to the girls as best I could. They really did not understand so I took them down there to see where he was buried.

We took flowers and a "Spot like" figurine for his grave.

They had some questions. Like... "where's Spot" and "why did you (papaw) put Spot in the ground". They also worried he would be hungry without his treats. The more we talked about it the better they understood. They are still praying for him every night.

They will miss him and so will we.

Thankful Thursday

The Holy Alphabet

Although things are not perfect

Because of trial or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without His love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking Him for all the things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of "Camp Complaining"

No weapon that is known

On earth can yield the power

Praise can do alone

Quit looking at the future

Redeem the time at hand

Start every day with worship

To "thank" is a command

Until we see Him coming

Victorious in the sky

We'll run the race with gratitude

Xalting God most high

Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...

Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

Thankful Thursday once again. The weeks fly by. It has been a wonderful week. The weather is pleasant, even though we have had rain almost every day. We have yet to turn on the air conditioner and I am thankful for that.

I am thankful for graduations. Our nephew, Ross, graduated from college this week. He is seeking employment in law enforcement. This should be a great field for him as he has many years experience with his duties in the National Guard. We are praying he finds something soon.

Also another nephew, Luke, is graduating from High School. He plans to go to the Jr college here in town and study agriculture. His family business is farming, so he will continue that for his future. We am very proud of them.

I am thankful for our new refrigerate. Our old one finally quit us a few weeks ago. I am thankful the Lord provided the funds just when we needed them most.

I am thankful for ceiling fans. They help keep the house cool.

I am thankful that my children got to know my parents dog before he died. (more on this later). Spot helped the girls in overcoming their fear of dogs. They have a long way to go, but he sure helped. We will miss him.

Family

Our niece, Tricia, before her 8th grade dance. Isn't she beautiful.

Molly & Lindy posing with Tricia.


Pretty girls.

Molly & Lindy with their cousin Ashley (Tricia's sister).

This & That

Had to post this one!

I found them "washing their boots" one day.

Drumroll....... Lindy is feeding Spot (mamaw & papaw's dog)!
This is a big step for her.

Another skating party. Here they are with the birthday girl, Erica.

Lindy's frist real braids! She was so proud of them.

Popcycle anyone?

Trampoline fun. They loved seeing how high the seedlings would bounce.

Molly, future hairdresser!

Mother's Day

What does Mother's Day mean to you? Year after year I enjoyed the day with my mom thinking to myself that I would never celebrate it as a "mom". Briefly in 1998, I found myself pregnant, only to miscarry on Father's Day that year. It was a tough summer for us that year. But God knew His plans for us back then. And that plan included us being parents for two little Chinese orphans. No, I did not become a mom like most, but NOW I am a MOM! And I have to say, there is nothing better in this life! Oh, don't get me wrong, I love being a daughter, wife & friend. But being a mother is the most rewarding gift God has ever given me.

So, Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grandmothers out there. And to all the ladies who long to be a mom. Because I know that in your heart you are a mother!

And I also want to say "Happy Mother's Day" to Molly & Lindy. I know this sounds funny. But this day is also special to them because they have a mom now.

And a Grandma!

So, today I'm thanking God for His blessing He has given me. My children needed a mom, but I needed them more!

I love you girls!

The Concert

The Concert

(scroll down to pause the music)

The Encore

Please ignore the messy room!

But aren't they the cutest singers you've ever seen? Check out their fancy attire. Dress up clothes and high heels. They do really well making up songs for the concerts. But this day Lindy was stuck on one song most of the day. They really enjoy descending from the steps and being "announced" by the announcer (aka mommy). Just like American Idol.

Photo Shoot

A Few Things We Have Done This Week

Early in the week, when the weather was cold, the girls broke out the water colors we bought them a few weeks ago.

They had a blast. I think they painted five pictures each.

On Wednesday, Mamaw & Papaw was in town and ate lunch with us! The girls got to show off their jumping skills on the trampoline for them.


Thursday afternoon we went to Bealls Woods for a fun afternoon.



Swinging

and climbing!

Picking flowers.

Checking out the boat dock.

And hugging this tree!