~ First Day ~

I love this picture! They really love each other!

Hudson's first day of preschool.

Getting settled in with the legos.

Hudson with his "sweet" teacher Ms. Amanda. He just walked in and she showed him right where his chair was. He was so brave. He slowly pulled out his chair to sit down and start building away.

He really liked it. He was happy to see his sister. Lauren rode the bus there after school.
It is such a blessing to watch my children grow up..but it is so bittersweet.
I want them to spread their wings and fly...

I love you Hud!!!

Love, Mom

~ First Day of Fifth Grade ~

Finally, I have posted the first day of fifth grade pictures!

There were no tears...just smiles.
Oh and can't forget, "Mom, quit taking my picture."


It is going to be a great year!

Lauren, I hope you have a great year!!
I love you so much!!

Love, Mom

~ Birthday Boy ~

Here he is...

the 4 year old Birthday boy...

at 10:56 am on August 9th, 2010.

I take his picture every year at the time he was born.

I love you Hudson!!

~ Birthday Girl ~

My sweet Lauren has turned 10!! Wow! Double digits! I can not believe how fast the past ten years have gone. Terral and I took her to lunch at Marketplace. We let her pick.

Of course she had to get the chocolate mess! It was so good. She was generous to share with her Daddy and I. Terral and I had a great time chatting with her. I laughed a lot at lunch today and it was nice to spend some time with her without the boys. She deserves some mom and dad time.

Lauren has been talking about cutting her hair. I did not think she really wanted to. I scheduled her a hair appointment thinking she would get a trim, but she did not. She really cut off a lot!!!

Here is the finished product. I think it looks cute. It is taking me awhile to get used to it.

Here is the back of it. Lauren really likes it!!

Happy Birthday my sweet Lauren!
I am so proud of the young lady you are becoming. My prayer is that you would seek after Jesus and follow your heart wherever you go. I love you so much!!!

Love, Mom

~ Teacher Time ~

Lauren with her 5th grade class list.

the list

Hudson had to have his picture taken too. He is so ready to go to school!!

Well, the moment has arrived......
and the teacher is....
Mrs. LaDonna Robbins!!!

We are thrilled. I do not know who was more excited, Lauren or I.
Mrs. Robbins is who Lauren really wanted. On top of that, two of her best friends are in her class. Plus many more... I am not sure that is a great thing. They might get a little chatty.
I am so thankful for the teacher Lauren got.
Let 5th grade begin!!!

~ Lunch Date ~

This week I had the privilege of eating lunch with these fine women.
We had such a nice visit and it is so relaxing being around Christian women.
Food was great. Fellowship was great.

It is such a joy singing on the Praise Team with you girls!!
Can't wait until our next outing!!

Love, Shaina

~ Dirty Thirty Club ~

Dirty Thirty Club

Shooting the potato gun! Super Fun!!

Robin and I. I have known this girl for years. We went to school together from 5th grade on.

Raegan, Crystal, and I.
So, I am sure the title captured some attention!
This weekend Terral and I went to Rogers for a little get together.
Most of these girls are who I grew up with. This past weekend they had a little get together and call themselves the dirty thirty club, since everyone turned 30 this year.
It was a lot of fun and I am glad I went. I have not seen some of these people in a very looooong time. We cooked out and sang and shot the potato gun. There was also a zipline, which I did not do. I thought it would be a little awkward going considering I haven't seen everyone in awhile, but it was great. Then when I heard Bro. Ronnie's message Sunday, I knew it was meant for me to go. I am looking forward to the next event with these girls.

Sometimes it is intimidating to go out on a limb and be a candle.....but once you do it, its not so bad.