SOL Practice

Braeden had the big state SOL tests coming up soon. He has been having homework every night. He is going to be ready for this test! Tonight Caleb was over and I caught these two at the table working 'together.'

Pure Sweetness

Happy Birthday Lacey-Lou

Little Lacey turned the big ONE on April 8. So we have had her about 8 months now. She is the sweetest little thing! She has grown just a little since the day we picked her up. )Sorry don't have a good picture...I'll post one later)

So Thankful...

After being unemployed for over a year, Dean started a job today. Thank you God! It's not the computer job that he is wishing for but that's okay. As many of you know, Dean chose to go back to school when IP closed. We just felt like that was what he was supposed to do at that point. It has been a long road filled with lots of questions and disappointments. But, those things can only make us stronger! I think God has definitely been trying to teach us something during this season of our lives. We have grown so much stronger in our faith, and have had to rely totally on HIM. I've come to realize that Stuff doesn't matter. It's all about his plan for our lives. We have had to submit totally to Him. We know that something good is going to come from this. We are just holding on tight, taking the bumps as they come and anticipating the reward that's to come!

Psalm 5:3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. (NIV)
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. (NIV)

Sunday Photos

Ball season has begun!

New Bed!

Well, if you remember a while back I posted pictures of Sophie's new 'castle bed.' That little bed lasted for a bit. Then she decided she wanted a big girl bed like her brothers. Luckily I had saved an old daybed that Madison used when she was little. So we got it out of the garage, cleaned it up a little and now we have one happy little girl!

Styling on the Tricycle!

Little Miss Hollywood

Winterfest

Dean and I had the privilege to go with the teens to Tennessee to Winterfest. We had the best time. It was so much fun...tiring but fun!

How cute is this?

I walked into my room and found Sophie in her dad's shirt!

Happy Birthday Mom!

We had my mom over the day before yesterday to celebrate her birthday. Did you know Braeden was actually due on her birthday, but he decided he wanted to come a week early.

Braeden's Party

Braeden had friends and family over to celebrate his birthday this weekend. He had quite a good time. I love to see my kids happy!

Special Flower

My sweet Braeden came in from outside with this daffodil. I love spring when the flowers are starting to bloom! I thought it was so sweet that he thought of me. He brought this in and then went and got one of his little bottles, put some water in it and stuck the flower in. He sat it up on my dresser. I love that little guy!

Happy Birthday Braeden!

My sweet boy turns 9! So of course cinnamon rolls for breakfast....


And opening a few presents...


Love that smile!

Going for a ride...

Psalm 139:5

"You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me."
"Beset" is the word the King James Version uses. Beset means to encircle, enclose, or besiege. God, in His infinite mercy and love, has beset me.

Happy Birthday Ma!

This is our first time not having Ma here with us as we celebrate her day. I miss her terribly. But I know she is in a better place and is having a wonderful party today!

Sophie's Party

So, Sophia wanted a 'Pink Party.' So that's what we had! She was so excited when everyone started arriving. Thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating her special day!