20th Wedding Anniversary Trip...

This past week, Glen and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary.  Glen took me to Branson for a week!!  Me and My Man had one week to ourselves...Shows, shopping, eating out, and LOTS of time for us to reconnect.  Our kiddos enjoyed the week at home with a sitter who home schooled for us and kept our home running smoothly!  What a BLESSING!!!

This is our Bed and Breakfast type hotel...Sweet place with a wonderful location...We were close to everything.

One morning, Glen had a conference call so he booked an hour massage for me!!  WHOO HOO!!!!

One day, Glen took me to this wonderful little village that had tons of shops and fun places to eat.  We had a great day walking around and enjoying one another!!  He even bought me a couple of things ;-)

For our anniversary, Glen took me to lunch at my favorite place - Shogun - and then he took me to a FABULOUS seafood resturaunt and we had all the lobster we could eat!!!  YUMMY!!!

We spent ALL day at Silver Dollar City enjoying all the shops, craftsman, and shows. Glen enjoyed the Lumberjacks and got his picture taken with them!!  Fun Fellows...

We walked around the heritage park of Silver Dollar City and got to sit in the cabin and listen/watch the Homestead Pickers...Even ran into a family that we know that plays with the group often...Great music and LOTS of fun!!!

We rode the train through Silver Dollar City...It was a chilly day so we got to snuggle A LOT!!!

We left on Monday morning and we returned Friday night around 9:00. The children did well but two of our little ones had a couple of rough moments.  It was so sweet to know they missed us but it was sad that they were so upset.  Glen and I don't leave them much so it was an adjustment for all of us.  We did chat with them every day in the morning and then before bed but by Wednesday Azaryah and Keziah were really homesick. 

When we walked up to the door last night, these PRECIOUS signs greeted us!!!!  PRICELESS!!!

I am SOOO thankful that I had My Man all to myself for a week and I am already looking forward to our time away again in a few years but coming home to our children and being together again as a family is where Glen and I both long to be!!!  Family Slumber Party Night was a BLAST last night even though Glen and I both were tired from traveling...Some things in life you just don't say "No" too ;-)

Thank You Lord for blessing me beyond measure with Glen and our children!!!  Nothing in this world compares to You and Your tailor-made blessings!!!

A Moment to Remember...

I love my children and I truly enjoy every moment with them but at times something will happen or words will be spoken that impact me on a deeper level and I feel compelled to record those moments!  I want to ponder all these things and treasure them as precious gifts from the Lord.  Thursday morning was one of those times...All four children were seated in their seats in our school room and I sat at the table with them to begin our lessons.  Before a word was spoken, Corbyn looked at me as said, "Mommy, when I get married and have children my family is going to live close to you and Daddy so YOU can home school my children."  WOW!!!!  I am still on Cloud 9!!!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a Mommy!!!

Pumpkin Patch Fieldtrip

Tuesday, we had several doctor's appointments in "the city" (that's for you, Cahrrie!!! heehee) so we decided to turn our trip into an educational experience as well as a gas-saving trip.  After the appointments, we did some shopping, ran some errands, and then stopped at the Pumpkin Patch for a couple hours on the way home.

We can see the Pumpkin Slide from the interstate and Little Man could not wait to climb up and slide down!!!

I love my kiddos!!!  I absolutely love being a Mommy!!  Each one of the children have such unique personalities and the Lord uses each of them to teach me more about Himself.

We bounced for a long time on this...My legs ached when we walked to the car!!!  Guess I am VERY out of shape!!! heehee

My Babies!!!!!

History Heritage Lab Fieldtrip

Happy Birthday to My Man!!

Breakfast in bed, gifts, and his favorite meal...Mr. Jones had a great birthday!!  I am so thankful that the Lord created Glen and introduced us.  He truly is the only man for me and one of the greatest gifts and joys in my life. 

Just Because...

Fall is my favorite season and these are my favorite Little People!!!

Symphony Fieldtrip

Friday, we enjoyed some beautiful music at the Symphony with some of our homeschool friends!

Girlie Fun

Abigail, Corey Beth, Cheyenne
Keziah, Elizabeth, and Macey

Keziah enjoyed some time with her friends at the American Girl Doll store.  It was Elizabeth's birthday so we joined in the celebration...Elizabeth got her ears pierced so the girls were all there for support...After that, we had a yummy dinner at the Nordstrom Cafe!  Good Times!!

Apple Picking

Last week, we enjoyed picking apples with some friends.  We packed a picnic lunch and headed out to enjoy the beautiful weather!

It was a great day full of fun, food, and laughter...Great Memories!!

Bunnies, Bunnies, and more Bunnies

Last week, Corbyn was mowing the grass and discovered a bunny nest with four baby bunnies.  He was afraid that he would run over one of them while he was mowing so we gathered them up, brought them in to our home, loved on them, and then after he finished mowing, we put them back in their nest...Naturally, the next morning they were gone.  The Mama Bunny moved them but at least we got to have them for a moment!!

The kiddos were so thrilled to have a pet for a few minutes!! heehee