Hot Cocoa/Tea Party

My darling aunt came over last week while she was in town. She and my mom were able to come for just a minute and my aunt brought some hot chocolate for the kids! They were more than eager to drink it so, they decided to have a little cocoa party! My aunt gave me by grandmother's dishes and they came with a tea set! The kids loved the production of it and I loved my kids spending time with my aunt!

 Notice the Xmas decor in the wrong place! I got some stuff after Xmas and we were about to take all the rest down, I was throwing it in piles!

 Such a fun visit! Harry loves to be goofy!  So funny!

Thankful for...

I am sitting on my couch in a very quiet house, while Chad and Harry make their way up to NWA and Georgia Kelley naps in her little bed! We spent, what could be considered one of the best days with my folks yesterday and now we are getting ready spend the rest of this day with the Ware family. I sit here thinking of all the "things" I am thankful for and what I am most thankful for is the feeling of contientment.  Now, I do not know the "secret of being content" that Paul talks about in Phillipians 4:12; but I have it right now at this very moment.  I believe when Paul says it is a secret, he is not exaggerating!  My favorite thing about Paul is his passion and I think if we all "got" the secrets and understandings he did about Christ and our true idenity as Chrisitians, we would be as passionate as him. Contentment is what I think of when I think of being grateful.  Gratefullness breeds contentment..would you agree?  I would love to say I am always content but, that would be a lie, I don't know anyone who is completely content....that is why Paul says it is a secret.  Isn't incontentment why Eve took the bite? This is getting to deep...moving on...
I am not content in many aspects of life but today I am grateful for what Christ as given me.  I never dreamed my life would be as "rich" as it is right now. I laugh at how little my plan for my life was just five years ago. It was so simple and with Christ it is so much more! This year I am not going to write down all the "stuff" I am thankful for because frankly I am so tired of hearing about stuff! If people are talking/writing about it, they are showing it in pictures. I am guilty as well but today I am going to just show my thanks in things you cannot buy!
I am thankful for my church family who put their extra effort into serving each other and those in need. The more I get to know them, the more I want to be like them!
I am thankful for my time with Harry before he goes to kndgn.  I love hanging out with him and Georgia Kelley during the day more than anything else in this world! Our time together is truly treasured and I NEVER take it for granted.
I am thankful for my two year old! Georgia Kelley is a pure joy! A life without her whould have no color.
I am thankful for my job! I work for a school that really desires to serve God with their teaching! I supervise student teachers and it may be the most rewarding job I have ever had. I get to see them start off being "novice" instructors to very confident and efficient instructors! It is by far the best job I have ever had! I would do it for free!
I am thankful for a few friends I do have! I feel like I have a handful of true blue cloese friends!  People like me have to have girlfriends, and God has blessed me with the best! I would love to write them all out, but I just can't! I will say, I have had quality time with every one of them this year and I have treasured it! 
I am thankful for my friend/mentor Kathy Cherry! She has invested a exhausting number of hours in the last two years! The understanding of God's word has hooked me...and I will never be the same. 
I am thankful for my family! I had the most amazing time with my family, minus Emily the last few days! I went up early Tuesday and Mom and I went to the movies and had such a good time, just us two! Wednesday, I spent the morning cooking with my mom and then the rest of the crew came! My brother and I laughed so much, I am sore! It could be the Insanity workout I did with Paul, Chad, and my Dad this morning!  It was so fun hanging out with all of them! Nothing can beat family time!
I am most thankful for my husband Chad! Speaking of being content, it is so easy to be content with a man like Chad by my side!  He is an amazing example of being a provider, friend, father, and especially husband.  I do not deserve my Chad! I am mostly thankful for him and everything about him!  What an undeserving blessing he his! I love him to pieces!

I am also thankful for dinner tonight with the Wares!  More to come!  Once again...I love family! I love love family! I hope I always strive to bring peace when it comes to family! They are tough bonds to break!

Fall Family Pics

My darling friend did our fall family pics again this year.  She will remain anonymous because  it is not her favorite thing to do. She does them for me as a favor and I love how she captures our little family of four. 

 I wanted us in our element together in good moods...that is all I asked!  Georgia Kelley was a little too much in her element. I also wanted a Bible verse in our pictures that shows our reason for the season.

 This one is getting on a canvas in our home. I love how I am chasing Georgia Kelley! They is how our pictures went! 

Chad and Harry left early for a basketball game so, Georgia Kelley and I got a little shoot together! I love being her mom!  Let's hope we always have this much fun together!

We mailed Thanksgiving cards out this year because we are truly thankful for our friends and family!  Such a great holiday to celebrate.

Fall Family Photos 2010

We got our family pics taken a month or so back and here they are.  I knew they would not be good because no one would cooperate. I was hoping for us very natural around each other and our natural is not looking at the camera smiling!  I am pleased with how they turned out. It was a cold rushed day but, my friend managed to capture us in our element.  Our element being happy with each other! The last one is going on our mantle (a color version)!  It is about time Georgia Kelley made our walls!

New Life Celebration Sunday

Today we had Baby Blessing at our church!   I was sick when I realized that I didn't have the memory card in my little camera but, out friends came through.  I will post those soon. Georgia Kelley also went to bible class for the first time and thank goodness for cameras on phones! We had some extra time this morning and decided to take some family pictures.  This is another one of our favorite quilts. My grandmother made this one for me when I was like 12ish.  I love it!This is an attempt at using the self timer for a family pic! 

Yes, I am wearing this dress again!  I haven't wore this dress to our church yet. I am retiring it from my blog now:)

Another Sacred Sunday

Sunday was really a major bummer.  We were snowed in on the day we were suppose to meet my new nephew, Bo Paul!  We made the most of it by lounging around and vegging out!

Thanksgiving 09

The Thankgiving festivities started on Wednesday!  We visited my grandparents on my dad's side!  The whole crew was around too!  Grandmother got to meet her newest great grandbaby.   She has a touch with babies!This is my uncle, Matt!  He looks like my dad's younger twin! People have gotten them mixed up forever! Harry went up to him and said, "Are you Bobo? Can I have a popcicle?"  Dad gives Harry zillions of popcicles when we visit!  Here are a few of his cousins!Granddad got out and played some ball with the boys.  We had a very fun time celebrating my mom's birthday and the fact that she is now a National Board Certified Teacher!  Dad planned a suprise meeting at Market Place in Conway for her.  I knew for about a month and did not tell her, put that one in the books!  We are so proud of her!  Georgia Kelley met Grandmother Georgia!Four Generations!My dad is a devoted P90X user and Harry was very eager to join him in the yoga part.Harry makes guns out of everything.  He "accidently' broke a frame stand and made 2 guns out of it.  Dad showed him how to use them "western style"!Paul showed up with his clan and the party really started for Harry!  I loved watching them play and explore!We got home late Friday night and had pictures with Chad's family on Saturday morning.  I was able to get a few pictures without stealing shots from the photographer.  I will be excited to get some pictures with the Wares!  Harry was cheering when he saw Brooklyn, he didn't want to let her go.The real superstar is Tyler!  Oh, how Harry ADORES Tyler!Harry also adores his grandparents, Papa being one of his heroes too!