Serving God and Sweet Tea: 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

Fall Family Pictures

A couple of weekends ago we got family pictures done. We were supposed to go to the pumpkin patch and instead ended up at the photographer's in-laws home. (Which BTW is very beautifully landscaped as you will see). It really worked out great not going to the pumpkin patch and I am in LOVE with our pictures. It was a really windy day and my hair managed to somewhat cooperate. :)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Trampolines

This past Saturday, we went to our cousin's birthday party. There were so many trampolines to jump on, places to run around and a big pit full of noodles to jump into! Here are a few pictures of our fun.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Choices

"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat." Genesis 3:6

As we think about the fall of man and the story of Adam and Eve eating of the tree of life, we must remember that it was a choice that they made to eat of the fruit. Even though they were tempted and told that it was okay to do this, they still made a choice to go through with it.

Our world was not made to be full of bad things. God created this place to be full of life and good things. To be a place to live and love one another and God. But because of one's choice, others have been hurt and affected.

As you reflect on the anniversary of 9/11, what type of choices are you going to make? Are you going to portray the attitude of hatred towards the ones involved or are you going to make the choice to do as God commands and love they neighbor?

I pray that you make a conscience decision to have a loving and forgiving heart. I pray that you will think twice before you act as you never know how many people will be affected and for how long the hurt and pain will last. I challenge you to not just pray for our military and those we love who are fighting to turn things around, but also those who are choosing to make the bad decisions. That their hearts be affected by the love of God and choose to stop the violence and turn to God for guidance and live a Christian life.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Dish washer

Now that Devan is 3, we have been working hard on really getting him to understand how to clean up after himself. We have buckets in his room that are separated out and we have been teaching him how to take each one and put it back where it belongs rather than just throwing it into his room. Tonight, during our nightly dinner conversation, I asked Devan if he wanted to help clean up after dinner and do the dishes. He willingly said yes.

All done.

Time to dry.

Grady just had to help.

We always make sure we put them away when we are done.

Great job Devan!

Now on to clean the floor.

Make sure and get WAAAYYYY under the table.

Daddy and Grady decided to play while we cleaned.

So happy.

Having lots of fun.

First day of school

Wow! What an exciting first day in fourth grade. It was so great to see all new smiling faces. And I truly enjoyed getting hugs from students that I taught last year. A new year means new beginnings, new faces, new personalities and a great opportunity to reach new students. I love the smell of new supplies, (crayons, erasers, folders). I know that I have been blessed by God to have the ability to teach students. There is a lot of prep work and a deep passion for students to succeed. I am glad to say that I am a teacher. I just pray that the Lord will bless me as the teacher to have the wisdom to reach each individual child and that the Lord will give the students an open mind to learn. Here's to a great year!!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Brandon turns 30!!!

Well, it's official. Brandon is now the "old guy". J/K. We celebrated with a pool party at my mom and dads. We had a great time celebrating with family and friends. Happy Birthday Love!!!!