Disney World

Well, we survived the wondrous trip to Disney World. The kids had a blast and well, Travis and I, we were exhausted. Truly I can think of many fun times, but we really needed a vacation from our vacation.

I discovered that there really is no "magic" age to take your child. Disney does a great job at accommodating every age. There were even people there are their honeymoon and 25Th anniversary. Can't say that would be me, but to each his own.

Molli Beth's favorite things were, of course, the princesses, but she also enjoyed the roller coasters. She was stoked that she got to ride Expedition Everest and the Rock N Roller Coaster.

Harrison loved Space Mountain, as he was not quite tall enough to ride the big coasters. He loves Tigger and enjoyed getting to meet him.

We got to meet many characters and do so many things. Travis and I liked Epcot and Hollywood Studios the best. Molli Beth even got to participate in a High School Musical show! She was flattered that a boy picked her out of the crowd. We also enjoyed the experience of the "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party", which was a parade and trick-or-treating in the park. The characters were out in full force and they had a blast. Unfortunately we experienced record low temps in Orlando for several days. I think it was 40degrees the night of the Halloween party. We broke in our one pair of jeans pretty good, haha.

Overall the trip was fantastic. This was also the kids first time at flying in an airplane and loved it. We probably won't be going back due to the cost and the stress level but it was a great, great experience.

Molli Beth's Baptism

There are many things that you look forward to in your child's life and one of the biggest for me is when my child decides to make Jesus Lord and Savior of her life. Molli Beth did that, actually sometime at the beginning of the summer. We then spoke with our pastor and children's pastor, she then took a "new christian's" class that helped her affirm her decision. So on August 24, 2008 our little girl was baptized. She is such a smart little girl and knows so much about Jesus, The Word, and His will for our lives. She has even shown that she is quite the evagelist at school. We are so very proud of her and her decision for her life. As we watched her in the baptistry with Brother Michael is was as if she was an angel from Heaven. I don't think I have ever felt emotion like that. Words can't express how excited and proud we are.

We were also very lucky to have our family there the day that Molli beth was baptized.

Sally

Well, June went fast, but July went even faster. Not much has happened, but I did get to take girls only trip to Panama City, Florida with some friends from church. We actually had a blast. It is amazing what 4 days away from the "routine" will do for your life. The children had a hard time at first, but they soon adapted to Mom being gone, especially since they have a great Daddy that does so much for them. He was so gracious to let me go, he even arranged childcare for a couple of days. It was great. I got to know several ladies that I would have never probably known otherwise. We had great funfilled days on the beach, getting tatoos (airbrush of course), eating lots of great food and other GREAT times.......

Of course I had to bring home the kids a gift since I had left them for soooo long, so I decided to get them each a hermit crab. Knowing that these things were pretty low maintenance and inexpensive I thought it was a great decision. Little did I know that they did not have a very long life expectancy when cared for by a 4 and 6 year old. We named them Harry and Sally. Unfortunately, Harry did not last but about 2 days once he was brought to Tennessee. This was Harrison's crab and he was upset, but not as bad as I thought. Sally, on the other hand, is still alive and digging. She is a very friendly crab who loves to get out of her cage and play with her Mom, Molli Beth. She does a great job taking care of her and making sure she has food and water. So we shall see how long this pet crab will survive.

Lindsey's wedding

Lindsey Claytor's wedding was this past weekend and Molli Beth was asked to be the flower girl. She was so pretty ( I know I am biased) and she did a great job. Lindsey was such a beautiful bride. Molli Beth actually looks more like her child than mine. She loves being a flower girl.

I aslo actually got this great picture of her and her Daddy. How precious.

She lost her first tooth!!!

Molli Beth lost her first tooth about 3 weeks ago. Ironically we were at the dentist office for a routine cleaning. She was so excited. The tooth fairy broought her $5. We will see if that lasts.

Who doesn't love Bible school

Another Bible school has come and gone and it is so amazing to lead someone to Christ. I had the privilege of helping one young girl understand what it means to be a Christian and a follower of Christ. I also loved hanging out with my Bff and the great 6th graders.

I also owe many things to a very sweet girl, Amy, here with Harrison. She was Harrison's buddy that week and I don't think we would have made it without here. What a great, special girl.

Pool time fun

Well, summer is here and we are now enjoying, most of the time, our time at the YMCA. We especially love it when we can enjoy this time with friends.

Just playing

I got a new camera and I was just playing around, but I thought this was precious.

Vegetation

When we moved in about 3 years ago we planted a few blueberry bushes. That was only the beginning of my quest to grown my own fruit and vegetables. My grandfather who passed away last year taught me so many things about growning gardens and my great Aunt Jo taught me how to can and freeze the products of those planting. To me there is nothing like planting and watching your hard work pay off.

Well, we lost one blueberry bush and many other greenery bushes in the frost last year. Thankfully, two of them lived and my quest continues. I also have many sentimental plants such as my peonies, yes Michelle PEE-o-nees!, that were my grandmothers, who has gone to be with the Lord, from the early 1970's or perhaps before. They were transplanted to my other grandmothers where I dug them up and brought them to my house. So I guess you could call these "antique peonies". They have probably 30-40 blooms this year, I'm so excited. I also have about 6-7 hydrangea bushes. 2-4 of those are getting ready to produce many beautiful flowers as well.

The big job this year is our garden and tree collection. We planted 2 pink dogwoods and 2 apple trees. I can't believe it...the apple trees have small apples on them. Although they may not be edible for several years it is amazing and a good lesson for the children about growning.

My garden is doing great as well. I have strawberries, green peppers, red peppers, habaneros, tomatoes (a lot, so don't hesitate to ask for some), squash, and several herb plants. Travis and I decided to enjoy the fruits of our labor and partake of the two red strawberries...delicious.

I just wanted to share with you God's creation at work. I love teaching Molli Beth and Harrison that food doesn't "grow" in the grocery store or in a can. What a great experience.!!!!

Baseball

Baseball season is in full swing. They really are enjoying it. Little Harrison is absolutely precious. The bat is almost as big as he is. His first game he his 2 homeruns. It took Molli Beth a few games to get real serious. She is more of my social butterlfy. She plays first base and really loves it. She can be quite territorial over her position. She probably gets that from her mom. We are already thinking scholarship for little Harrison.