Grillin Out!

 This is my favorite time of year!  This past weekend Scott and I had some friends over for a cookout! The burgers was AMAZING! We had hot links, italian sauages, potato salad, bbq beans, chips, and tons of dessert!  Looking forward to more relaxing weekends! :)

Mephis Zoo!

This weekend we took the kid's to the Mephis zoo! Whenever we got there, we grabbed some lunch at The Cat Cafe. It was a neat restuarant and we were able to sit by the window and watch the monkeys. This one, in the window, kept giving Ashton thumbs up.  They had a sea lion show, a new tetron trek, and of course the cute and cuddly Panda bears! Well, their probably not so cuddly, but they are very cute! After the zoo, we went and ate at "The Happy Mexican"!  Its great food, but its in an area that you don't want to be in when the sun goes down! 

Last Day Of 2nd Grade!

Today I spent some time laughing, playing, and crying. I got to spend the day at Ashton's school hanging out with him and going through all of his stuff that he has made. I can't believe my baby is going to the 3rd grade!!!  

What's For Dessert ?

 This is my favorite time of year, other that the temp's!  Last night, after dinner, we went to the snow cone place!!! Ahhhh!  Yummy Peach...... Enough said! ;)

Award Night!

This is Ashton's last year to be in the Awana Sparky program. Next year, he will move up to T and T! It feels like yesterday I was signing him up for his first year in preschool Cubbies  program!  I'm so proud of him! He was awarded a ribbon and he also recieved a plaque!  Afterwards, we went and had treats at the fellowship hall!

The Finale!

 Last weekend was Ashton's last soccer game!  The kid's  played their hardest and they did a great job! After the game, the coaches had a little challenge to do!  The first table they had to empty a tissue box one by one, then they ran to the next table and had to fish for lemonheads in a pie, and then all the kid's got to roll them up with toilet paper!  What a great way to end the season!!

First Baptist Church!

Last night Abby went to FBC's spring fling with a friend. Scott and I got there a little early to pick her up and while waiting on her, we let Ashton play on the jumps.  We thought that was pretty neat for the church to hold an event and reach out to the community as well! They had a great turnout!

Last Concert for 8th Grade!

8th Grade Award Assembly!

 I am so proud of my son!  He has worked very hard  this year and has made straight A's with only one high B in Algebra 1. 
He has also made 1st chair in band and he made jazz band for 9th grade!  Previous years he has been chosen to attend Duke T.I.P as well as other camps.  He also scored in the 95th % on the benchmark exam.  I'm having a little bragging moment right now I know, but I think he's worked so hard this year, that I have to brag just a little!

Our Day At The Zoo!!!

It was a very hot and humid day, so what better idea was there than to hang out at the zoo!  Well, I had to get a pic of the grizzly bear staring right into my children's eyes!  That made me uneasy! I think my favorite part of the zoo is the monkeys!  Their so cute! I'm looking forward to this summer when some more of their exhibits will be open.

Game Day At Work!

Last weekend Scott's work had a family day filled with games, music, and food! We had a blast and the best part was getting to throw water balloons at dad! :)

The Greatest Teacher Ever, For Prayer, Was Jesus!

Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Jeremiah 29:13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

 1 John 5:14
              Sometimes our prayers are refused. Prayer must be in accord with God's divine will.

                                                            

Overcoming Fears!

Abby started tumbling classes this past week and is really liking it! ( Thank Goodness) When she was about 3 yrs. old, I had her in gymnastic's and during her class she had fell on the balancing beams face first.  It fractured her nose and as you can imagine, scared her terribly! So ever since then, she has been nervous  to start up again. I'm happy to say that after 8 yrs, she has overcame her fear!