Thursday, May 24, 2012

Last Day of School

Boy!  It sure is quiet in our classroom.  You would think the kiddos were trying to get all their work done as fast as possible!!  SUMMER VACATION begins at the end of the school day today!!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Treasure for a Mama's Heart

Azaryah tells me everyday that I am the prettiest girl in the whole world. I know one day God will introduce him to a young lady who will become his wife and he will say SHE is the prettiest girl in the whole world...But until then, I will enjoy every moment of him thinking I am :)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

We had the blessing of joining Nana and Pawpaw in Florida.  Our trip was a blast and we all enjoyed the sights and sounds of the beach as well as lots of fun in the sun!  Nana and Pawpaw rented a gorgeous condo for all of us to stay in with an ocean view and only steps from the beach.  Glen, the kiddos, and I traveled for two days to get there so we were able to take the children through 7 more states.  Our hope is to take them through all 50 states.  So far, we have traveled through 21 states.  These pictures highlight our trip.

Our first family picture on the beach.  I, of course, took almost 800 pictures!  Most of them are in our album.
Our first time in the water on this trip.  Azaryah had never been to the beach before so it was so fun to watch him splash about in the waves!!
Two cuties!!  The girls had so much fun sunbathing with Nana and I.  They also enjoyed digging in the sand and riding the waves.
 Strolling along the beach and building sand castles were a huge part of our daily routine!
Two different times, we all enjoyed kayaking in the ocean.  This is only one picture of many.  Glen took Corbyn, my Daddy, and me out with him as well.  The ocean was so clear that we could see dolphins swimming below us as well as many different kinds of fish.  FANTASTIC!!
Every time we go to the beach, My Man builds me a sand castle.  The first castle he ever built for me was on the beaches of the Bahamas on our honeymoon.  He is so romantic!!
We caught a starfish and enjoyed getting a closer view of one of God's amazing creations.  After everyone held him for a moment, we returned him to the ocean.  The children also caught 7 hermit crabs and gathered lots of shells.
I actually helped in constructing many castles...My were not near as good as Glen and Daddy's but it was fun to help out.
Glen and I also enjoyed a Double Date with Mama and Daddy while we were in Florida.  We were able to celebrate Mother's Day together.  We at a AJ's on the deck and listened to live music while we ate.  After dinner, we walked around the harbor and Daddy and Glen bought us some fun jewelry!  Great Date!!


On the two day journey back home, we were able to tour the Battleship Memorial Park and walk through the USS Alabama, tour the airplane museum, and go abroad a submarine!  On Sunday, we stopped in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to have Mother's Day brunch and to walk through an antique mall.  Glen and the kiddos bought an old-fashion picnic basket for me!  I have wanted one for several years but could never find what I was looking for.  It is PERFECT!!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

AWANA Awards Ceremony

Our Little Man earned awards for completing Book 1, completing the review for Book 1, as well as completing the Extra Credit Book.  We are so proud of him and so very thankful that the Lord is implanting His Word deep within Azaryah's heart!
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