I thought my gals would like these....

I found these as I was organizing pictures on my computer...I will always remember this trip. And parts of it will be my all time funniest moment. Thanks for including us in your fun!

Decisions and Faith...

I'm up tonight a little bit later than normal because I have a decision that's weighing heavy on my mind. I'm very glad that God is a patient God because I feel like He has had to be with me lately. I feel like I know what I should do, and I'm afraid that the reason for this scared feeling in the pit of my stomach is not because I don't know what to do, but that I'm scared to do it. I've come face to face with the fact that perhaps I'm not as "spiritually mature" as I once thought. Maybe within me is a greater fear of man than I'd like to admit. I had thought I had worked this out within myself but this step that God is calling us to make is trying that belief. Then comes today...something happened that very subtly but effectively caught my attention. I have no doubt that God did this to me and for me on purpose. I am thankful for that, but I'm still scared. Why? I thought I had left behind the girl I used to be, to embrace the woman I've become and it hurts a little bit to realize that parts of the girl still exist.

A funny rash and a chocolate party!!

Elle-Catherine woke up Friday morning with a weird rash that was a result of some crazy virus she had had. In her class, they had been reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", since they had finished it their treat was a Chocolate Party. My little girl was sad that she was missing her party. Well, I was having none of that...here is our version of "Charlie's Chocolate Party"!

Being on your own...

Well it's not all it's cracked up to be, that's for sure. Terry is away doing a fishing tournament and we are here at home. In theory, I'm a strong woman I can handle most things, or so I would think. However, I've learned this isn't really the case. I wonder why I let the just daily stresses of life get to me more when I'm alone? I don't know why...well, yesterday was a little bit more than ordinary. Something was up with the battery in my car, and I was left, or so I thought, without any transportation and two kids to pick up and a prospective "alone" trip canceled. I'm sad to say I didn't handle it well, actually, I was pretty bad for the entire day. As God always takes care of us, my Dad and the guy across the street, Stinger (a story all his own!), fixed my car, and I did pick up the kids and even went on my "alone" trip. Still, I was pretty much not in a good place yesterday. I'm glad that Terry has Fisher's of Men, mostly, but sometimes it's a struggle. I guess I could look at it as a ministry that Satan will try to undue!

My Poor, Sweet Baby

This was my post on facebook it explains it all so I'll just add it here:
Avery + Entertainment Center Corner = 1 Deep cut on the forehead,1 trip to Jackson, 1 traumatic failed attempt at stitches, 1 Plastic Surgeon, 1 Operation to repair deep laceration, 1 VERY Stressed Mommy and Daddy.

He now has 6 or so stitches in his forehead...he is doing great now....me well, God saw me through it....Sorry Jenn. but I had to post the pics!!

My Private Art Gallery

One boring Saturday I was surprised by my little artist...Elle-Catherine...she gave me a tour through my own private art gallery full of masterpieces done by her! I love that girl!

Our Mexican Birthday Party

One of Terry's and Nick's employee's graciously invited our families to his daughter's one year birthday party. What they called a party would by most American families be referred to as a celebration. The family was so sweet and hospitable and the food was good...but there is more to that story that I'll tell if you ask but I'm not printing it! We had loads of fun and our children loved the pinata, boy do they know how to do a pinata! It was an interesting experience to be the only white people in a room puts a new perspective on life!