We went to a family reunion in Alabama today. Lots of good food, of course and fun for all! D'daddy and MawMaw make sure all the children have something to do and rented the waterslide for the day. Joleigh wasn't too sure about it, but her big brother helped her! So sweet! Enjoy the pictures!
I can't believe my baby boy is now 11 years old. Where have the years gone? He had a baseball game tonight and his team sang "happy birthday" to him. He was so excited! Oh, the little things in life that makes you feel good!
Jacob is finishing up his 5th grade year @ WCCS. Next year he will be in Middle School. :-( We are so proud of him. Jacob has a passion for the outdoors. He loves to fish, hunt, explore, farm with his dad or anything, as long as it is outside.
This year for his birthday, Jacob got a Wii system. (I wanted it, so we used Jacob bday for excuse--LOL) We have had the best time with it so far. Joleigh is even jumping in and playing. He received money from family and even a Prepaid Visa Card from his Aunt Kim, Uncle Robert and Grandma Ann! He was so excited! We love you, Jacob! Happy Birthday!
This past Saturday night, we had family down for Granddaddy's famous BBQ ribs will all the trimmings for Jacob's 11th birthday. Since he has decided to play baseball this year, we are rather busy, to say the least. We were able to fit in an afternoon of fun with family and as always good eating. Enjoy pictures and videos!
Jacob is at the "tween" stage in life. He wants to do as the big kids do, but he still enjoys the little kids things as well. Here he and Grandaddy were working for the 2nd or 3rd time on his line. It was a windy Easter Day and he kept getting his line tangled up. He is interested at first in Grandaddy's lessons on fishing, until he sees his cousin Isaac hunting eggs and he decides he wants to go there instead. Cute Video, I think!
Mendy
What a beautiful day it was! I love Easter. Our Lord lives! One of our friends shared during Sunday School this morning about GRACE! Oh the Love!
G--God's
R--Riches
A--At
C--Christ's
E--Expense
Enjoy the pictures from today
Our local area churches had a community wide egg hunt at the park today. Joleigh had a blast. Last year we were unable to participate, but made up for all the fun this year. She played games, watched puppet shows, hunted eggs and jumped in bounce house (just for a minute) Jacob and Chip decided to go turkey hunting and joined us back at the house after the fun day.....oh, we also went and bought some baby chickens, too. Maybe I will get pictures of them soon!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JD!!!
On Good Friday, Jacob was out of school and my neice and her friend came to visit us from UT Knoxville. We had a great time, especially coloring eggs. Grandma came over and joined in on the fun.
I found this on a site and loved it! For all you Adoptive Parents that can relate, it's for you, too!
You Know You're An Adoptive Parent When . . .*
1. The fact that there are 143 million children without a
parent to kiss them goodnight has made you lose sleep.
2. You realize DNA has nothing to do with love and family.
3. You can't watch Adoption Stories on TLC without sobbing.
4. The fact that, if 7% of Christians adopted 1 child there
would be no orphans in the world, is convicting to you.
5. You spend free time surfing blogs about families who have
experienced the blessing of adoption.
6. It drives you crazy when people ask you about adopted child's
'real' parents.
7. You have ever been 'pregnant' with your adoptive child
longer than it takes an elephant to give birth. (2 years!)
8. You had no idea how you would afford to adopt but stepped
out in faith anyway, knowing where God calls you He will provide.
9. You have ever taken an airplane ride half-way around the
world with a child you just met.
10. You believe God's heart is for adoption.
11. You realize that welcoming a child into your heart and
family is one of the most important legacies you could ever leave on
this earth.
12. You know what the word 'Dossier' means, and you can actually
pronounce it!
13. You have welcomed a social worker into the most private parts of your life.
14. You shudder when people say your child is so lucky that you adopted them, knowing full well you are the blessed one to have him or her in your life.
-Author unknown
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