Lilly's Dance Recital
Papa John came into town to see Lilly dance in her second dance recital ever! Let's recap on her first dance recital...she was so scared that she just stood on the stage watching everybody and maybe did 3 of the moves! But this year was a different child...Lilly did the whole routine and loved every minute of it! She was so cute! We are so proud of her! It is amazing how much can change in a year! She is such a big 4 year old and her joyful spirit is so amazing! Wayne and I are blessed to see the little girl she is becoming!
Mother's Day
Mother's Day fell on the Sunday after Lilly's dance recital. So we got up...I had cards, flowers and coffee waiting for me! We got ready for church and then proceeded out the door with Papa John and headed to Golden Corral for breakfast! It was yummy! It was also nice that I didn't have to cook it or clean it up! After breakfast we went downtown and took some snapshots to document Mother's Day! After our family pic we loaded up the van and drove back home so we could say goodbye to Papa John! He had to head back to VA for work the next day. We said our goodbyes and loaded the van back up and headed to church! Church was very nice. At the end of the service they had a slide show of pictures of moms in our church and I enjoyed seeing a pic of me and the kids pop up on the screen. I almost cried. After church we came home and Wayne made me and the kids a light lunch and we all took a nap! Very relaxing! Then we got up and made our way to Outback for an early dinner. It was cute...Outback had a craft table set up for the kids to make cards for their mommy's while we waited for a table, so each of the kids made me a card with Daddy's help of course. Then we had a relaxing dinner and made our way back home. For desert I was given a heart shaped cake baked and decorated by my wonderful husband and 3 children. It was a yellow cake with chocolate frosting! My favorite! I am so blessed to have a caring and appreciative husband and 3 outstanding kids who make being a mommy worth every minute.
Women of Joy Conference in Charleston
I had the privilege of going to the Women of Joy conference with two very special ladies for two days! Brenda and Amanda and I are all in choir together at church! I love these ladies, they have been such a blessing in my life. There is nothing like having friends with such a similar spiritual mind set. They are definitely good at bringing joy in my life and lots of interesting moments. Last year the three us went to Atlanta Fest and endured some interesting challenges that God saw us through...so this year instead of going to Atlanta Fest again (mostly due to the fact that it was too close to my due date) we went to the Women of Joy Conference and we were slightly expecting some more "challenges". But God is Good...the weather was fairly cooperative, we got to meet Kirk Cameron, we had funny moments, good seats, Casting Crowns, and enjoyed some Dunkin Donuts! It was also nice to hear the spirit convicting me of some things that had been on my heart lately and so I came home from the conference refreshed in spirit and with a renewed joy.
MCAS Beaufort Airshow
Well we attempted to go to the airshow on Sunday. We enjoyed about an hour of it and then we were greeted but a thunderstorm which canceled the rest of the show. However, we made the most of it! We still had fun! The girls enjoyed it! Lilly did not enjoy the noise though! So I got some shots of her in her earmuffs! So funny!
Memorial Day Weekend
Wayne & Softball
Wayne is playing softball with a group from the Naval Hospital. We have been going out to the fields to watch and support him! The kids love going! I love going because it gets us out the house and still spend some time together as a family. We really enjoy seeing Daddy do something that he enjoys doing.
Memorial Day Weekend
We had a good Memorial Day Weekend! Friday evening after Wayne got home from work, we went shopping for some new beach toys! The kids loved picking them out! We got up Saturday morning and had a hearty breakfast which Wayne cooked! We packed and loaded up for the beach! Once we got there we were surprised that there wasn't to many people there! I think most people stayed away because of the weather that was supposedly going to be bad. It really wasn't bad...it was a little overcast but still nice. It was fun watching the kids play in the tidal pools, look for shells and shark's teeth, and just enjoy being a family. While we were at the beach Wayne and the kids found a little crab. It was cute, Hannah got to hold it! We had our lunch out at the beach and even brought some old bread to feed the birds. It was a good time! On the way home we stopped by the Gay Fish Co and picked up 2 lbs of shrimp! Yum! Wayne and I ate all of it by ourselves! So good! Then we had some friends of ours from the neighborhood come over for some cards! Sunday, we went to church and then out to lunch at a Japanese Restaurant! Once we got home we hung out in the yard and played. Then we had some friends over to hang out by the fire and eat s'mores! Yum! Seems like all we ever do is eat, doesn't it? On Monday we all got up and ready for the Memorial Day Parade downtown! Wayne always marches in the parade with the Naval Hospital! After the parade we made our way to Southern Sweets (our favorite ice cream shop)! We sat and had some delicious ice cream! Afterwards we made our way home took a brief nap and then went to the pool! While at the pool we endured a quick storm followed by beautiful weather! Once we got home we got everyone cleaned up and cooked out on the grill! Hamburgers, Brats, & Italian Sausage on memorial day! There is no better way to end the weekend! We reflected on all the men and women who have served and died for our country's freedoms. I am forever grateful for the freedoms I have, especially the freedom to read the Bible and teach my kids about God and the relationship that each and everyone of us can have with Him. I loved the song we sang in church on Sunday - Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord.
Wayne's Birthday
Wayne's Birthday is usually around memorial day, and this year it was the day after. Daddy had to go to work unfortunately. But the kids and I made sure we had the house decorated for him. The kids picked out the cake. I made him is favorite dinner - meatloaf. So we had dinner and cake and let Daddy open his gifts! The kids handmade cards for him. Hannah even wrote a little book for him. We all wore green since it is Daddy's favorite color! We love him very much and wanted him to feel special on his 35th Birthday! Thank you God for giving us such a great husband and awesome daddy! Happy Birthday Luv Bug!
Well...now I believe we are all caught up! May is almost over and we have been busy making our June plans! Some of which include camping with Tara's side of the family, having another baby, and the kids have Vacation Bible School & Swim Lessons! There is never a dull moment in this household!
Colossians 3:14-16
"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
