Happy Birthday Caleb!

Happy Birthday Caleb!

We celebrated Caleb's birthday this month...I can't believe that our baby is 7 years old!!  Of course he thinks he is just as big as the other boys!  We enjoyed a day full of celebration...beginning with chocolate chip pancakes with a whip cream smiley face!  Caleb was so excited that Megan was home for his birthday...so we were all together!

We enjoyed supper out at a local restaurant and returned home to a chocolate chess board cake (yummy) and various flavors of ice cream as well.  He had a blast opening the cards and gifts he received.  We gave him a darda power loop pyramid...so all the boys joined in to help put that together...and then the race was on for the next hour or so!

C  cutie, cuddly, character

A  acrobat, active, angel :)

L   loveable, lively, loyal

E   energetic, enjoyable, enthusiastic

B   boy, brother, brave, bold

We are so thankful for the gift of our Caleb...you are such a blessing!

Multitude Monday

101.  Paul's birthday...we love you!

102.  Paul & Ethan's week at Teen Pact N.C...how the Holy Spirit moved during the week.

103.  Movie week with the gang...I finally talked the boys into watching this wonderful series!



104.  A wonderful day out with Lauren and the boys!

105.  Freedom...and for those who paid the ultimate price to secure it for all of us!

106.  The way our older guys look out for our little guys... :)

107.  Our anniversary...I thought Paul had forgotten when he drove off for work...he came back 30 minutes later to bring these...

108.  A wonderful anniversary weekend trip...much needed!


 

109.  Nature...we spotted this killdeer protecting her eggs at our local Wal Mart!  The boys were excited to see how the mama protected those eggs!  Can you spot the eggs among the rocks?

110.  Lauren's birthday...we love you!!

Kindred Spirits

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, kindred spirit, and mentor, Jane.  You have been such a blessing in my life and I thank our LORD for you!  You have encouraged, challenged, and supported me as a wife, mother, friend, and daughter of the KING.    

"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world."
— L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

"True friends are always together in spirit. (Anne Shirley) — L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive-- it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there? But am I talking too much? People are always telling me I do. Would you rather I didn't talk? If you say so I'll stop. I can STOP when I make up my mind to it, although it's difficult."
— L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

May God richly bless my kindred spirit, Jane...love you, girl!

Happy Birthday Samuel!

S-smiles, surprises 

A-artist, antics

M-memorable,musical

U-unique, unselfish

E-exceptional, exuberant

L- laughter,lovable

We celebrated a very special birthday this weekend...our precious Samuel turned 12 years old!  Where has the time gone??  The whole gang was home to celebrate this special day and we showered him with gifts...cards, and a little cash.  We love you more than words can express!!  May the Lord bless and keep you, our dear son! 

Multitude Monday

61.  Questions...yes, questions!  I am thankful that my little guys are excited and curious about God's creation and ask many, many questions.  It keeps me on my toes...and humbles me because I realize just how much I don't know!

62.  Hugs...I sure need them!

63.  Attending revival with my niece and her family...it was wonderful!

64.  Another year...I sure don't get as excited about my birthday like I used to...But I know that I am blessed beyond measure.

65.  The thoughtfulness of my family...you all are so precious to me.

66.  Beautiful music...Life Action Ministries provided the music at the revival and it was wonderful!

67.  Books, in particular this week: What is a Family, by Edith Schaeffer.

68.  Smiles...they lift my spirits!

69.  The differences in my children...it would be so boring if they were all the same!!  And Lord, please remind me of this during the week.

70.  Date night with Paul...at a dinner playhouse...oh, so appreciated!

Our Birthday Boys!

We celebrated two special birthdays this month!  Jonathan turned a big 8 years old this year!  He is our fun-loving, ever quizzical son that makes life an exciting adventure!!   We had a wonderful day complete with dark chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and chocolate strawberries...YUMMY!

Luke turned 14...I can't believe it!!  He has grown several inches during the past year and shows no sign of slowing down!  He has the heart of a true southern gentleman.  We enjoyed his favorite cake...strawberry with cream cheese frosting...Delicious!

We are so thankful for our two birthday boys...it is a blessing and an honor to be your parents!