4th of July 2009

This year we celebrated the 4th with family in Milan. We ended up riding back from the beach with Lolli and Pop. Brandon decided he would drive back to TN to come get us in a week. We enjoyed the visit. We gathered with church family for a city/church wide 4th of July fellowship with amazing hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, jumpers, music, and fireworks! Noah loved every minute of the firework show! I enjoyed being home to see family, but was even more excited to see Brandon when he got there :) It is soo hard on me being away from him, I start going through withdrawls!

Checking himself out in the mirror of the motorcycle!

Noah getting ready for church, but, he has to ride the motorcycle first!

I love my Lolli

Lolli and Pop and Noah

Noah and Pop being silly.

Mommy and N

Pretty blue eyes.

Happy 4th of July.

Panama City Beach Florida- Youth Trip/ Noah's 1st Trip to the BEACH!

Noah's 1st steps on the beach (July 2009)

Panama City Beach--Here we come!! My favorite place to be is.........the BEACH! I have been going since I was about 6 years old. Every year my parents would take our family to the same place. PCB. We would stay in the same hotel every time. We enjoyed each other, the sun, the sand, the food, the current music, the water park, the pools, grilling out, sitting on the balcony, shopping, meeting new friends, playing games, and making memories that last a lifetime. When we were younger the "memas" (Mema Betty and Mema Cloys) would tag along for the fun, but as we got older, we got to bring a friend- and that sure was fun! My best friend is Haley and she always would go with me! We had a blast...and made lots of crazy memories!! It is funny how things change....we grow up and we all go our different ways!

During our ministry at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Brandon scheduled/planned this youth trip to PCB. Longing to see the beach and longing to take Noah for the first time, I, was very thrilled about this upcoming youth trip. I try to tag along to most of the youth trips, but with a young-in it becomes difficult at times. But, I was not going to miss out on this fun! Fun-fellowship-worship- at the beach---can't get much better than this!

My parents were also in PCB taking their annual trip! They helped me out while we would be in the conferences they would take N to their condo. I get mixed emotions when I look back at these photos and think about the memories.

I get happy and sad all at the same time! Happy- Noah's first beach experience- many youth accepting Christ as their Savior- Christians growing in their walk with Him- family together-fun at the waterpark. Sad- parents last "real" trip together as a married couple. Unfortunately, my parents separated about 6 months ago-I remember thinking in school how lucky I was to have parents that have stuck together through thick and thin, so this situation has taken its toll on me. Sadly, there is nothing I can do to fix this, but, I can continue to pray for them.

Ok, so enough of the sappy stuff! Here are the pictures to show what a wonderful time we had!

Noah and POP

Noah and Lolli

Noah and Mommy riding the train at Pier Park

Ready to eat at Pineapple Willies !

Making himself cozy in someone's beach chairs!

Noah's 1st look at the ocean water!

Let's Catch Up (2009-2010)

It has probably been about a year since I have blogged and my goal is to blog weekly and then maybe after that goal is reached, maybe even start blogging daily :) There have been many new and exciting things that have happened over the past year. So..... in order for me to get caught up and not to miss a big blogging moment in our lives...I am going to make a "list", (I love making lists) of things that I want to blog on..... and over the next week, I will work on the list!

Here are some moments that are worth documenting that you can look forward to reading about! (in random order; just as they come to my scattered mind )- this is what having 2 kiddos does to you- messes with your mind.

The list:

• Our transition and big move back to our hometown Milan, TN.
• Looking for a home and God providing the right home for our growing family :)
• The Good News- Pregnant with our 2nd child
• New part-time job for mommy.
• Graham's Arrival
• G's 1 month stats
• Noah's 3rd birthday
• Noah potty training
• Selling our car (becoming the MINIVAN MOM)
• Noah's first Milan FOOTBALL game
• Our 4 year anniversary
• Noah's 1st ER visit
• Graham's 1st Doctor Appt.
• Graham's 1st ER visit
• Thanksgiving 2009
• Christmas 2009
• Noah BIG BOY bed
• Graham's baby room
• Noah Preschool-
• Noah's 1st beach trip
• 4th of July 2009
• Easter 2010

Please bare with me as I play blogging "catch up", also...I see a new blog design in the near future :)

My beautiful China

Show Us Your Life: China Pattern

I found this china in a bridal magazine and of course I had to have it! It is soo my style. Very modern ! I ordered it from Macy's. I still do not have the whole set due to the price but I am working on getting new pieces. It is made by Wedgewood and the set is called Jasper Conran- Platinum.