What Next!!

My child is going to do me in!! Leah of course!! I was on the computer and she walks into the room with this look on her face. I immediately knew something was up!! I said, "What did you do?" She said,"nothing". I said "what have you done?" She said again, "nothing." I am glad I pressed her!! I told her to show me what was going on, and then she says "I axadently put a bead up my nose!!!!! What!!!! accidentally!!! LEAH, YOU ARE GOING TO SEND ME TO THE NUT HOUSE!!! So I had to get out my ol' trusty tweezers. They have had two other shots at the nose before. Rolled up toilet paper, and other beads in both nostrils. Todd called right after I got the bead out and when I told him he said, "Oh my!! I thought those days were over!! Guess not, she always keeps us on our toes!! I did take a second and grab my camera so I could share it with you all!!

God Is So GOOD!!!

Look what we have in our back yard!!

We are so excited!! This is the second year we have grown a garden, and it looks like the Lord is going to be providing us with lots of fresh veggies again this summer. I love seeing all the plants grow and get bigger each day, but I really love it when you can see the food coming forth!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!! I can't even imagine how much money this is saving, but I know it is a lot. Our friends Jimmy & Jana are helping again this year, and Rachel & Randy jumped on board as well. We expanded our garden this year, and it spreads from one side of the yard to the other. Double what it was last year!! Oh, I can't wait to eat those veggies!! If everything grows and produces, we should have yellow squash, zucchini, maybe a few carrots (the jury is still out on those), cauliflower, butternut squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes, tomatoes, corn, bell peppers (three different colors), black eyed peas, crowder peas & green beans. A little later this summer we will be planting more beans, broccoli, spinach, and eggplant. I think that is it, I may have forgotten something, but we should have food of some sort!! This is a great opportunity for me to teach the girls about how God provides for us. He takes those tiny (some extremely tiny) seeds and turns them into some of the best food I have ever eaten!!

School's Out!!

Leah and Mrs. Laura

Leah finished up her 4 year old preschool class last week. She has had a great year, begged to go everyday, even on Monday and Friday, which are not her days to go. She has learned so much it is unbelievable, and she loved her teacher Mrs. Laura. Next year she will be in a Pre K class. She will be going to school Monday - Thursday 9:00-1:00, and hopefully she will be really ready for Kindergarten. Although her teacher says she is ready to go now, but the calender says she has to wait. She missed the cut off by only 9 days. I think she will love her teachers next year. They are super and a lot of fun. Watch out Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Angela---here comes Leah, and she has quite the personality!!

He's A Keeper!!

If Elvis can put up with Leah pestering him non-stop, he must be a good dog. He has been so easy going. Doesn't try to jump on the girls. Doesn't bother anyone. Just minds his own business and puts up with Leah dragging him from room to room. Leah may be laying down the babies, she has something real now!!

Too Funny!!

O.K. So we were going to leave Elvis out on Sunday morning while we were gone to church. Leah was so upset because she thought he would be lonely out there all by himself!! I don't know why she thought it would be any different if he was inside all by himself in a crate!! This is how the conversation went.
Leah: Mama I don't want Elvis outside all by himself. (crying)
Mom: Why not honey?

Leah: Because he will be lonely out there all by himself, with out anybody.(crying)

Todd: Leah he won't be by himself, God knows he is out there, he won't be all alone.

Leah: nuhuh He died......................................so we could live!!

So there take it from a 4 year old. You can't get anything over on them. They do pay attention!!

Are We Ready??

Meet Elvis!!

One of our friends is moving to TN and needs to get rid of her dog!! Todd and I have been looking for a medium sized dog for a while now. So when I received the email we decided give him a try. That's right, we are trying him out!! I am picking him up from church tonight, and we are going to keep him for a few days and see if he is a good fit for our family. Actually we are going to see if the girls pay him any attention. I know they will be a little apprehensive at first, but Leah has been begging for a dog for sometime. There is another family in line for him if he doesn't work out for us, but time will tell. I figure he is already 4 years old, and potty trained. Half the battle is already won, isn't it? I will keep you posted!!

Back to Reality!!

Well vacation is over, and it is so hard getting back into the swing of things. We had a GREAT time. The kids were real troopers. We were all exausted each night, but it was so worth it. Next time I would like stay a couple of extra days so that we have time to enjoy the resort. We actually only got to swim once, and that was at night. The kids got alot of hugs from their favorite characters and we got to ride some really fun rides. Leah's highlight of the trip was meeting Ariel, and Emma's favorite part was meeting Cinderella. The characters do such a great job with the kids. Ariel asked Emma where she was from. She said North Carolina, Ariel said, "my what a big swim, is it your first time?" She was so sweet. Leah asked Belle where Beast was. Belle told her that he was back at the castle playing hide & seek with teacup. She also told Leah a secret about the Beast, but I better not tell, it was a secret!! Hopefully I can get some pictures up here soon. I will have to seriously narrow down my picks!! I can't wait to go back. I now see why people go every year. I think seeing it through the kids eyes was the best!!