Happy Thanksgiving!



An Afternoon With Friends

A week ago we had the Brown and Murray Families over for a get together. We did a Bible study in the spring with them but took a break over the summer.  In the  pictures below we don't have the Murray kids in it because they left before we took them.  We had a great time and hope to have them over again.  =)

Isn't their baby precious?

An October Birthday

         Jacob turned six on October 5th.

He picked out hot dogs,and wanted a Toy Story theme.

He was going to go to Chuckie Cheese but decided instead to "play in the backyard with his family".

Jacob wants to be a preacher in Alaska when he grows up but he keeps saying he wants to live close to home too.  Jacob loves homeschool. He is beginning to learn how to read. Jacob is very good at memorizing Bible verses, he carries his Bible around with him wherever he goes.  Happy birthday Jacob.  We love you! 

My Beach Babes

I Will Always Cherish The Memories We Made This Week In Hilton Head Island.

Jumping Waves, Building Sand Castles, Collecting Shells, Crawling On The Beach (Samuel), Walking And Talking (Sarah), Looking Out For Pirates (Josiah, Jacob), Watching My Young Ladies Act Like Ladies In Public (Morgan, Katie), And Finally; Momma Making Some New Friends With

"The Birds".

God Has Truly Blessed Me!

Josiah (Haisoj) - 9

 Jacob (Bocaj) - 5

 Sarah (Sa-Rah!) - 2

 Katie (Kay-Kay) - 12

 Morgan (Maw-Maw) - 14

 Samuel (Big O Sam, A Great Big Sam) -1

 

Birthday Celebration

On September 3, we celebrated Mom's and Mrs.Pinkard's birthday, since they are both on August the 28th (We had to celebrate it a week late because of the revival at our church).  .For the past three years we've been celebrating their birthdays together with Mom, and Mrs. Pinkard, (Of Course), also Cliff and Kay Houk, and Reba Davis.

This year after we ate at the Gondolier restaurant, we visited a private historical Civil War home.

The Wilson House

Owned By: Bob and Nancy Erwin.

Bullet holes that were shot into the home

while General Sherman was staying there during the Civil War.

One of the rooms with the original bed.

This is an authentic pre-Civil War gun.

A group picture of the whole bunch.

Lead Me

Listen Up Dads!

By the way,

This group will be at Lee University on Sunday Night, Sept 19.
Free Concert/Worship Service.

Honoring God In Education
Overcoming Obstacles One Day At A Time
Making Memories In A Christ-Centered Environment
Educating My Children Academically And Spiritually To Impact The World
Spreading The Good News With And Through My "Blessed Arrows"
Cherishing My Family
Having Fun
Operating Under The Influence Of The Holy Spirit
Obeying My God-Given Calling
Loving Life To The Fullest Degree

Wordless Wednesday

Katie Turned 12!!!

Katie turned 12 years old on July 5th.  She tried very hard to be our firecracker baby but was a few hours late.  Actually she was 1 full week late.  She had dark curly hair when she was born, the total opposite of her big sister.  Katie loves to celebrate and enjoys having a summer birthday so near the 4th of July.  This year she chose the evening meal, opened her presents, ate cake and ice cream and then we headed out to her new adventure- Cake Decorating at Hobby Lobby, this was part of her gift that she asked for.  So far she has had two lessons and she's doing a great job.  The cakes are very tasty so it is going to be easy to pack on the pounds for our family.  Katie is a pleasure to be around.  Giggly most all the time and quick to offer help, especially when helping with the little ones.  We are so proud of her, she is becoming a wonderful young lady.  This year she has moved from the children's choir to the Sunday morning adult choir.  She enjoys her time with Daddy on the way home from choir practice on Wednesday nights.  They do lots of singing and acting silly on the way home.  Or so I've heard.  We love you very much Katie (KK)!

Happy Birthday Samuel

Our sweet little Sam turned one a few weeks ago.  We love this little guy so much!  He came along so quickly behind his sister that some thought he might not get all the love and attention he needs.  Well, with his adorable smile it is really hard not to love on him all the time.  The last picture is my favorite.  It is how he looks when he is taking off after Sarah to try to catch up with her and grab the bottom of her dress.  Our biggest one year old by far- he is almost 30 pounds.  Happy Birthday to our little boy!

Bows, Bows and More Bows...

For a few months now I have been trying to make bows for Sarah.  Well now I finally have made a few that I consider OK for her to wear.  I am still learning but we have a fun time picking out ribbon and making the bows.  Not to mention it is much less expensive to make them instead of buying them.  We have tried to match up several of her outfits with these bows.  The pink and black is probably my favorite so far.  It will be for an adorable outfit for the fall that was a birthday gift.  Can't wait to try to do some fall and Christmas bows.

Fishin' Days

We went fishing at Wildwood Lake with our friend Ralph Fisher and his grandson Dillon.

As you can see, the fish were biting!