18 Years Later...

...they still have the "RIGHT STUFF"! Liz and I ventured to Charlotte to see New Kids on the Block. We met Trisha and Jessica there. Eigtheen years ago we were in Charlotte to see them as young crazy addicted girls! Fifteen years ago we had MUCH better seats being we were on the fourth row. Well, this year we sure have NOTHING to complain about! They put on a fabulous show! The concert brought back so many memories... like HUGE buttons, dolls, posters, puffy paint, ...ones that we shall never forget. Liz and I definitely were paying for it the next day when we had to teach children on Halloween with only three hours of sleep!

Halloween Hoopla 2008!

Ella's First Haircut!!!

Yes, I know Ella doesn't have very much hair, so why in the world would we want to cut it!? It made a huge difference just the shaping up that Alla did to her hair! It looks like her hair is much thicker, and yes... even curlier! :) I love Ella's new little haircut!

Boo in the Zoo

Each year we attend Boo in the Zoo with Carson's lifelong friends from Mrs. Lynn's. We always have a great time! This year, the boys left us girls behind while they searched for their treats! I think we went through the zoo in record time this year! It is our tradition to go out to eat aftewards at a place that has a playground, so the kids can play their energy out. Since we went on a Sunday this year, our only option was Burger King!

6 Months Ago...

Dear God,
Six months ago my life was completely changed, and You had Your hands in the planning the entire time. I sit here in awe as I think back to Your careful planning months, days, hours, and minutes before my accident occurred. Father, I know that you had been planning this event for years. I just hate I am unable to see Your careful planning that far back. Great Protector, I praise You for having your protective hands wrapped tightly around my body on that night and still continue to hold me tightly today. I praise You for working through each emergency responder, surgeon, doctor, nurse, specialist, and therapist from the time the accident occurred...to now...and into the future! I praise You for the angels that You sent on this earth for me! I praise You for protecting my children and for having it in Your ultimate plan for me to remain on this earth for awhile longer to be their mommy. I praise You for every single person who lifted my name up to You in prayer...family members, friends, co-workers, complete strangers...You heard and responded to them all!!!! I praise You for the love and support that family provided me. They made so many sacrifices that one day You will reward them for. I, in no way, could ever repay their sacrifices. I praise You for my lifelong friends who were by my side every step of the way and continue to walk this journey with me! I praise you the most for the person you have made me become and how you are using ME as a witnessing tool to others. Heavenly Father, there is NO greater BLESSING in this life on earth than that! You have changed my heart! I watch for YOU every single second of the day, and God I see YOU!!!! You have led me to a new church in which I feel I am to be a tool to minister to others. I know I have a long road to recovery ahead of me, and I know that only You know what the future holds for me. I pray that you continue to walk this journey with me with Your HEALING hands wrapped tightly around me. I have peace in knowing that I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Amen

A Splendid Saturday!

This was Carson's first swing at putt putt.

Ms. Lynn's Boys!

Michael W. Smith!!!

Chasing each other on the slide is always so much fun!

Carson was tying Tripp's shoe for him.

Hannah Grace and I pose with Simba!

Sweet Baby Will was so precious all cuddled up!

Tripp enjoyed a ride on the horse. Carson would have no part of that!

Ella just spent the evening watching on.

Carson and Maggie have so much fun together! When it comes to wrestling, Maggie can hold her own!

I love these two girls!

Christine is so crazy!

Today was a busy, but fantastic day! Our morning began with Grant's fifth birthday party. It was so much fun for Carson. Ella didn't quite enjoy it as much, so we had to leave a little early. I was fortunate to have some "Mommy Time" today, and go and meet Michael W. Smith! :) Our evening ended with a church wide fellowship at Allen's house! We had so much fun! I feel more confident with each day that God is leading me to a new home church! We had a wonderful day, but I am exhausted now! Tomorrow is a BIG DAY for me...

Ella at 20 Months!

• Says help me, daddy, mama, brother, dide (slide), mimi or zizzie for Aunt Lizzie, Grammy, Ella, Papa, "G.G.", book, passy, ball, uh oh, Harley, treat, cookie, hold me, boo boo hurt, sock, shoe, bed, dink (drink), bath, and many more words!
• Is still the biggest COOKIE MONSTER I have ever seen
• Loves to read and play with her baby dolls
• LOVES, LOVES, LOVES school
• Is a girly girl
• Loves to carry her lunchbag like a pocketbook
• Insists on walking herself into school and out of school
• Has a temper - - - the Terrible Twos a little soon
• LOVES, LOVES, LOVES her BIG BROTHER
• Gives the best hugs and kisses
• Has gotten in trouble at school for pushing a friend once
• Only wants her brother when she is upset
• Is majorly a daddy's girl
• Is screaming her lungs out right this moment
• Is growing up much too quickly
• Will be "This Little Piggy" in just two days
• Still will only take milk from a bottle
• Takes her shoes and socks off everytime we are in the car
• Battles consipation too much!!!
  
• Throws trash in the trash can
• Loves to put items in the toilet that do not belong there
• Melts my heart every single day!!!!
  

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

I am finally finding a few seconds to post pictures from last weekend's adventures to the pumpkin patch! We met the Brown family to have a photo shoot at the patch with our little pumpkins! I have to admit that I was a little sad for this year's trip because this was the first year when Carson did not wear overalls to look at Bubba cow. I thought, and Carson surely thought, that six years old was definitely the cutoff for overalls! Don't worry though, little Roo is just beginning her overall years! We had a great time!