Here's a video of the girls (Kendall and Grace on the left, Maddie on the right) of the girls Sunday morning singing one of the VBS songs. We feel so blessed to be at our church and to have a place that cares so much about the children of the church. I took the video with my camera phone so it's a little fuzzy. Don't forget to pause the music over on the right!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Outer Banks
We just got back from our trip to Outer Banks, NC. I had never been before but I think I'll be a lifer now. It is so beautiful and low key. Not too commercial like many beach places are getting to be. I could have spent all day in a beach chair watching the kids play and listening to the ocean. I'm not even a big beach person (I hate fish and ocean smells) but this place was awesome. So thankful to my in-laws for letting us tag along. I only have one complaint. Do we have to wait a whole year before we can go back?!? LOL!!!
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day!
I have four fabulous men in my life that I wanted to celebrate for Father's Day.
My Father
The man who gave me life and therefore gave my children life as well. My father has taught me it's never too late to change. Never too late to accept or give forgiveness. He's taught me that it's okay to be who you are even when it's not what everyone else expects you to be. Also, in 7 years he has NEVER ever missed a grandchild's birthday.
My Father-in-Law
My father-in-law is the kind of grandfather to my girls that I always wanted to have when I was a girl. He always has a hug, kiss, and "I love you" ready when they meet and part. He has a quarter in his pocket to share. He has two knees that are usually occupied by a little girl. He knows the names of all the birds and the trees and has lots of funny stories about when he was a kid. When you're tired, he's ready to let you lay in his lap on the couch so you can both take a nap.
My 2nd Father
The man I grew up with and is as much my dad as a dad could be. There's not enough room to list all the things my dad has taught me. I think what makes our relationship special is that he chose to be my parent. Most of us don't have that option. He knew me before he married my mother and he chose to be my dad even with all my faults and imperfections.
My Husband
I don't know if Byron ever pictured himself as the father of 3 girls. But if he has any doubts about his abilities you would never know it. He pulls teeth, removes splinters, digs huge holes in the sand, kills big bugs and countless other things that none of us want to do. He does it without wanting repayment, without requesting anything. He works hard for us but he never lets work become an excuse to be a disconnected dad. He is an awesome dad and we love him very much!
My Father
The man who gave me life and therefore gave my children life as well. My father has taught me it's never too late to change. Never too late to accept or give forgiveness. He's taught me that it's okay to be who you are even when it's not what everyone else expects you to be. Also, in 7 years he has NEVER ever missed a grandchild's birthday.
My Father-in-Law
My father-in-law is the kind of grandfather to my girls that I always wanted to have when I was a girl. He always has a hug, kiss, and "I love you" ready when they meet and part. He has a quarter in his pocket to share. He has two knees that are usually occupied by a little girl. He knows the names of all the birds and the trees and has lots of funny stories about when he was a kid. When you're tired, he's ready to let you lay in his lap on the couch so you can both take a nap.
My 2nd Father
The man I grew up with and is as much my dad as a dad could be. There's not enough room to list all the things my dad has taught me. I think what makes our relationship special is that he chose to be my parent. Most of us don't have that option. He knew me before he married my mother and he chose to be my dad even with all my faults and imperfections.
My Husband
I don't know if Byron ever pictured himself as the father of 3 girls. But if he has any doubts about his abilities you would never know it. He pulls teeth, removes splinters, digs huge holes in the sand, kills big bugs and countless other things that none of us want to do. He does it without wanting repayment, without requesting anything. He works hard for us but he never lets work become an excuse to be a disconnected dad. He is an awesome dad and we love him very much!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What a Surprise
What? I'm entering a blog post? Someone alert the media! I have been so absent and I will continue to be absent today, but I did change the picture! I will have the common sense to at least blog about vacation when I get back. For now, enjoy a new pic of Maddie.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Just Another Day
We’ve had a crazy week. I had a trip to Owensboro scheduled that I decided to cancel due to bad weather. Boy was I glad I did because that ended up being the day of the tornado outbreak and there was horrible weather all over the state. Since our trip was cancelled we had a chance to go with Byron to Columbus, OH for a few days. Free hotel suite, free gas, free food, umm…yes please. The kids and I swam and went to the zoo and park. Then we got to hang out with Byron at night. We came home and then the very next day Kendall had her very first soccer game. Her team is so sweet but the best part is her coach. Coach Bryan is a upstanding Christian man who loves those girls and loves coaching. During game time he gets really excited and starts yelling from the sidelines helpful hints to the girls. Some examples are:
“Turn around! The ball is behind you!”
“You’re a forward! Run forward!”
“Kick the ball!”—very helpful
“No! Our goal is the other way!”
“Quit playing with the grass and watch the ball!”
“Don’t kick it to the other team!”
He hollers through the whole game and it’s all I can do not to lay down on the sideline and laugh until I pee my pants. It’s so funny.
“Turn around! The ball is behind you!”
“You’re a forward! Run forward!”
“Kick the ball!”—very helpful
“No! Our goal is the other way!”
“Quit playing with the grass and watch the ball!”
“Don’t kick it to the other team!”
He hollers through the whole game and it’s all I can do not to lay down on the sideline and laugh until I pee my pants. It’s so funny.
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