Everyday Blessings

It is so hard to get a family picture these days. We have to work with what we've got!
"Don't even think about getting any of my mac and cheese!"
"I have to pull out every book and CD to see which one I want to listen to or read! Then you can clean it up mama!"

Isn't it a fun game to try to figure out what they are thinking? Many times they will let you know... whether it be by a little pout of the lip or a loud noise departing from their mouth or even a giggle that may make you want to eat them all up! Life is fun! I never have to look for anything to do. As a matter of fact, I have to dig for time to do absolutely nothing. Life is precious. Don't take a moment for granted. I am speaking to those of you who may be childless or have several little kiddos! There is joy to be found in all of life's circumstances.

Side note: It is raining cats and dogs outside! Yee haw! I am ready to see some green grass! Thank heavens for rain.

Anyways, life has been great this past week or so. God has really shown me so much. I many times go through a spell where things seem to be just happening, and then the Lord reminds me to see each day as a blessing and live it to its fullest. So, whether I am mopping the floor, or just plain hanging out with my family, I am happy!

So many things have been happening with Michaela here lately. She took her first step a few nights ago. She still is not walking, but I have a feeling that the time is not far away. We have discovered that the child is indeed an eater. She loves just about everything. Hmm. Like okra, cabbage, grean beans, broccoli, and many other things. She is down to one bottle a day, and honestly couldn't even care less about that. So, I have started giving her some whole milk. She loves it so far. I just hope her tummy loves it as well. We shall see. It is amazing how much she has started talking in the last few weeks. She has always been a babbler, but now she is actually attaching words to the same things over and over again. She says: daddy, mama, juice, thanks, dog, and duck. There is also still a whole lot of babblin' going on.

Well, I hope all of you that read this have a blessed day. It is so great to be able to keep up with you without seeing you. Although we don't all have the luxury of being together often, just knowing how all of you are doing brings a smile to my face.

Tah Tah for now!

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Trip to Foley!!!

These pics were taken by my friends, the Trehernes. They are good friends of ours and actually did our wedding pics! Thank you Patrick and Sharlene!
Peek a Boo!

Grandpa, the human motor boat!

We just got back from Foley last night. We had a great time visiting my family. We did a little bit of everything. Of course, the women had to do some shopping. I was excited because we were able to go to Fairhope on Thursday and do some shopping around. I always enjoy all of the cute shops. There are also some really good eating places! We also took Michaela swimming. Last night we celebrated my grandmother's and my birthday! Dad boiled some shrimp and crab legs. Let me tell you, it was FINE! Michaela loved the crab. I was leary to give her some because one of my grandmothers has a severe allergy to shell fish. Michaela apparently does not have any allergy though, because she ate it like a champ and had no adverse affects. Expensive taste my darling!

Chris is in the process of learning how to fly a tail dragger plane. My dad has a small plane that we like to fly in when in Foley. Chris has everything down except for the landing thing. I will post a picture of the plane and him flying it when I get a pic. Above are some pics that we took when out of town.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Does anyone remember a time when it was this hot? I about die everytime I leave the house. This is a shoutout for all of you strong men who work out in the heat! You are all the "MAN!" My husband is included in this group of troopers. Luckily, Chris has not had a whole lot going on to keep him outside this past week. I am just thankful that I was 8 months pregnant this time LAST year! I feel like a cooped up hermit these past few days. It doesn't even feel good to go swimming because the water is as hot as my bath water. So, off to Leigh Mall (if you call it that) to stroll around Michaela and get her out. Luckily there are not many stores that will tempt me to spend too much money! Now, if I lived in Tupelo... well then we may have a problem.

Since I don't have any recent pics to post today, I shall fill you in on Chris and all of his ventures. He is currently developing a subdivision here in Columbus. It has always been a dream of his to build houses and develop a subdivision. After years of praying, God made it clear that he had opened a door for this to happen a little over a year ago. Well, it has been a whirlwind ever since. He will hopefully have 5-6 houses finished soon after the new year. God has really blessed us in this endeavor. SO, if you or anyone you know is looking for a house or someone to build a house, give us a holla! You can go to http://www.newhomebuilding.net/ to see a little of what he does. He is currently the featured contractor on the website!

Going back to the heat. Everyone stay inside. Thank God everyday for air conditioning. If you get bored, give me a call. I am all about finding something to do out of the heat, and I need a good buddy to save my sanity! Love you all! See you perhaps on a day where it is 99 degrees or less! Tah Tah for now!

Just some pics.

Here are some new random pics. I promise my child is not always going around in a diaper. She is just at her funniest before and after her bath. Plus, she likes to get around in just a diaper. She feels more free! Ha.

I am in the process of planning her one year birthday. Does anyone have any great ideas? I am up for any suggestions.

For all of you going back to school, my prayers are with you. Give all of those kids some lovin! I miss my little crazies! Teachers are the best!