Exciting News!

Missing in Action? No, not really - just very busy!!! My camera died a few weeks ago (after we got back from our Florida trip), and I feel totally lost!!

However, we do have some wonderful news! The Lord has given us the awesome opportunity and responsibility of being the parents to Jackson Riley for the last three years. He is the delight and joy of our lives. Every day holds new adventures and new paths that we must cross, but we wouldn't trade him anything in the world! We are so very excited to announce that we have another little blessing on the way!!! This is a big answer to prayer for us! I have had a few complications, but the Lord has helped and everything is looking great! We are expecting our little bundle of joy in May! Please keep praying for us as we prepare for this new chapter in our lives!!!!

Wonderful World of Disney

We just returned from a wonderful week in Florida. We were providing the music for a staff retreat that Dr. David Gibbs, Jr. and the Christian Law Association team was having. While we were there, we were able to spend a day at the Magic Kingdom. We had a blast!!!


This is the entrance to Disney World - it was absolutely beautiful!


Jackson wasn't sure what to think about the real Cinderella, although he loves to watch her movie to see "Guss Guss". We had to ask Cinderella if Guss Guss was staying out of trouble! :)


I think this was probably one of Jackson's favorite things! He drove a Go-Cart (with Daddy's help, of course).


This was Mommy's favorite part. We visited Minnie's country house. I loved all the pink and purple.


This was Minnie's mailbox.


Jackson sitting in Minnie's Sunroom


This is in Minnie's kitchen - we were watching popcorn popping in the microwave.


Minnie's Oven - she was baking a birthday cake for Mickey.


My cousin, Lindsay, showing Jackson around in Minnie's tea room. Those cookies sure did look yummy!


Next door to Minnie's country house was Mickey's country house.


Here is Mickey's bedroom.


Look at all those shoes!


Mickey's couch where he watches football :)!



Here is Mickey's kitchen - he really needs Minnie's help in there because Donald made a HUGE mess! :)


Jackson and Mommy riding the Dumbo ride






What a fun day!!!

Be Thankful

This is something I came across the other day. It's a letter that a lady submitted to Ann Landers to be published. It's pretty convicting!



Dear Ann Landers: I hope you will print something a friend in Australia sent me.
I think it's perfect to run on Thanksgiving. -- Bee in Fairfax, Va.


Dear Bee: Please send my best wishes and warm thanks to your friend in
Australia. Here's the thoughtful piece she sent:

Things to Be Thankful For:

·Be thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means you have enough to eat.

·Be thankful for the mess you clean up after a party, because it means you have been surrounded by friends.

·Be thankful for the taxes you pay, because it means you're employed.

·Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home.

·Be thankful for your heating bill, because it means you are warm.

·Be thankful for the laundry, because it means you have clothes to wear.

·Be thankful for the space you find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk.

·Be thankful for the lady who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear.

·Be thankful when people complain about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.

·Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means you're alive.

Happy 50th Birthday, Mom

Breakfast In Bed

There are very few pleasures in life that are more enjoyable than having a nice breakfast in bed (I personally LOVE to have coffee in bed). Jackson loves to be with us in our bed. He'll say, "Mommy, can we just go cuddle for a little while in your bed?" Now, when it is time to actually go to sleep, he would much rather be in his bed. He will have it no other way. Jackson absolutely LOVES his bed!!!

He is at such a sweet age, and it is so fun to watch him enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I can't believe that he will be turning THREE next week!!!! Time flies when you are having fun.

We love you all! Hope you have a wonderful week....

P.S. And for all of you who are wondering - yes, it is cereal, but no - there is no milk :) I'm not THAT crazy!!!!

Sweet Family Time

In July, we went to Murfreesboro to be with Jonathan's family. It is very unusual for us all to be together because we all live so far apart now. My in-laws and Justin and Kim live live in Murfreesboro, TN, we live in Alabama, Jason and Rebecca live in California, and Jeri Lynn and Matt live in Kansas. We had a blast, but I am sure of one thing - Paw Paw and Mammy's house will never be the same :)! Any time that we are able to be together is always so sweet! We love you all!