Thursday, December 6, 2012

Thankful for.....


This is the time of year when everyone starts focusing on the things that matter.....family, time together, gathering around the table, spending time in service to others....we all have so much to be grateful for. 

As many of you know, we educate our children at home.  Long back story here...but just know that I wouldn't take anything in the world for being there when all 3 of my kids "got it" and started to read on their own - so grateful for that memory.  We spend a lot of time outdoors around our house and so enjoy seeing and learning all about the wildlife.  Here's a shot of a baby salamander that we found:

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Another thing that I'm so thankful for is getting to see how their minds and bodies grow each day.  Speaking of, my oldest will be TWELVE this Saturday - when the heck did that happen?!  Here he is back at age 5 having completed his first full year of homeschooling...time flies.....

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Speaking of thankful.....we are fixin' (yes, that is an acceptable verb in the South) to get our Christmas on!  I love this time of year - the lights, the smells, the music, the time to reflect on the greatest gift of all, Jesus.  

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Whether you're naughty or nice, take some time to enjoy the season and be grateful....



Wednesday, October 10, 2012

It's SPOOKY.....


....and I love it!  October & Halloween are the BEST!  What's not to love - fun costumes, decorations, the air getting a little cooler, gorgeous colors of the leaves, and CANDY!!  Yes, i admit it, "checking" the kids' trick-or-treat candy is one of the major perks of parenthood.  Can I get an amen?

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Savannah with family....


...it just doesn't get much better than spending time in a beautiful city with people that mean the world to you....

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Friday, July 20, 2012

More summer fun....

Harper took not one, but TWO gold medals in the Georgia games - woo hoo!  And we had more fun at the beach.....

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Summertime.....and the livin's BUSY!


Beach trips, summer Scout camp, 100th day celebrations, tiny pirates in Savannah....I just love summer!


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Monday, June 18, 2012

Fathers....my kids have the BEST!

In case you haven't figured it out by now, I married a truly awesome guy.  Smart, patient, kinds, smokin' hot, funny.....yep, I won the hubby lotto.  To top it all off, he's the best dad - our kids absolutely adore him!  So this month we celebrate all things Dad - Bennett, and his younger brother, Arthur, who just became a new dad himself....enjoy!


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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Spring has Sprung!


I love Spring.  Love the color coming back into the world, the new green buds sprouting everywhere, everything looks so fresh & new....just love Spring!

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Favorites


I've been thinking a lot lately about favorites - people, places, things, seasons, etc.  What are your favorites?  Why are they your faves?  Here are some of mine.....enjoy!

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Big events and the little things....

Wow - these past few days have been filled with some pretty amazing big events and some moments filled with little things that just took my breath away.  Ware shared his "freckles" with me, Zane received his Arrow of Light award (the highest award in Cub Scouts and one of two that can be worn even as an adult), and the best part - got to share them with the love of my life, my sweet hubby, Bennett.  Enjoy!

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Welcome home!


A dear friend's son just returned from his 6th Tour of Duty as a medic in Irag/Afghanistan....and my kids and I were fortunate enough to be invited to be there for his homecoming.....it was an amazing experience and one that this mommy of 2 sons will not soon forget.  Go thank a veteran and his/her family for sacrificing more than you will ever know so that we all can go on with our daily lives in freedom and peace.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

What really matters....


As the holiday season winds down, and we've spent some time with family and reflecting on those things that are truly important, I noticed that my LOs also spoke about things that are close to my heart.....Enjoy!
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