Sunday, April 26, 2009

boy am I behind! A week's worth of photos










I've got lots of pictures that detail our life since April 15th, some of the photos were taken today and some were really taken in the last few days. Needless to say this time of year goes straight from tax season to senior season around our house. I should have Doug take a picture of the back of head, since that's what he sees the most of while I'm editing! We've managed to play a lot on the trampoline. The funny thing is that Doug can do a back flip which I can't and I can do a front flip which Doug can't. We thought that was so funny seeing how there is literally not even flipping that we have in common. God really has a good laugh about us daily. We are so different but so in love! While we aren't outside on the trampoline, we've planted the landscape out front. I've got a before and after picture here so you can see just how much we had to do. Basically the homeowners before us left nothing but dirt and some shrubs on the side.....But it looks really good now. Doug did all the planting last weekend and I and Bryant finished up today with the bedding plants. The kids have enjoyed kite flying in Mena, golfing, and playing skippitz.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tax Season is OVER!

Calling it a day! We celebrated by going out to eat. Choir was off this week, so we had a little date night in the middle of the week, while the kids were at awana's. It is so good to have another season behind us.

Sweet Face April 14th


Monday April 13th


My new favorite album. I just got this in the mail on Monday and I am so excited about it. I told Donna, I wish Doug and I had one just like it? too bad we are too old to have an engagement album, huh!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Sunday


I love the fact that the whole nation stops and recognizes this Christian holiday....sure you can still go buy your heart out at most stores and eat at most places, but still the nation does still recognize that 2,000 years ago a savior redeemed all of us. My prayer is that our nation will continue to recognize the miracle of sacrifice Jesus did on that cross. My heart is full.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

April 12th


Easter Fun.....a great day. The kids and I went to our church's easter egg hunt. We all enjoyed the fantastic weather. I'm guessing with the rain setting in that Easter will be rainy and cold. Isn't that always the case? After what we celebrate on that day...the sun should be so bright! Oh well, I know that inside my heart the son is buring bright.

April 11th


My kitchen is finally done! Dad has been constructing the cook book rack for under my cabinets and he brought it up with them this trip. We had a big hole where the fridge was supposed to go, but didn't fit. So, dad and mom came up with this idea. They are a talented pair! It was fun seeing them again. Speaking of my dad, he helped me out Friday night at the Military Ball. Because of Doug's long hours this time of year, I didn't want to bother him with being my assistant and taking picture orders so dad came along. It was fun, thanks Dad. You are welcome to be Still Moments assistant anytime!:)

April 10th


Easter is coming! Mom and Dad came up today. They made a cake together...isn't it the cutest. Thank goodness for Grammy's. Too bad the kids didn't like coconut..more for me. The cake was almost too pretty to eat.

April 9th

Sweet brothers....not best friends yet...but maybe one day. Bryant is just still a little young to udnerstand that Bennett needs a some space. I hope they will continue to grow up closer and closer

April 7th


The big 9 year old being silly with his mom and his dad trying to capture a good picture....I love him anyway.

April 6th


More and more trampoline!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Sleepy Sunday Afternoon April 5th


Bryant was the first to fall asleep watching scooby doo,then Daddy came home from work and crashed, next was Addy after jumping on the trampoline for over an hour, fell asleep in the recliner....Just the oldest and me awake getting some quiet time....I love Sundays that i don't have to work! Bryant did fall off the couch about mid nap, I finally got him back to sleep more on the couch then off like this picture shows!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Happy Birthday to my favorite 9 year old


last night, I spent some time digging out Bennett's first scrapbooks. Other than the poor quality of cameras we had when he was born.....those books are so sweet. I think about how much that little guy taught us as parents. There is so much to learn from a first born. It can't ever be replaced.....I love the sight of his nursery to the blanket he started with 9 years ago and still sleeps with.... to the smell of his baby wash we used those first few months....My absolute favorite thing about Bennett now is his way of knowing when I need that "I love you, mom" It never fails, I call it Bennett radar. He knows when I need a pick me up and those four words do the trick every time. I am so blessed he calls me mom. Thank you God, for giving me such a terrific smart little guy. His year 8 was pretty special...he began to trust in God and see Jesus for the sacrifice that he was and is. I know year 9 will be ever thing God wants it to be. Happy Birthday little man.


love mom!

April 3rd


TGIF
The kiddos were sweet tonight. We made a run to Academy to pick up Bennett's bday present...pictures of that coming this weekend. After that we came home and enjoyed the lazy afternoon and evening with each other.

April 2nd

* picture coming soon, Beth Ann send me one? please?
Natalie Grant concert with the best friend---is was a blast.Beth Ann and a crew from VB took a night out and worshiped with Natalie Grant. It was a blessing to be there.

April 1st

I was so afraid nine years ago today that Bennett would be born on April Fool's day, thank goodness he stayed in a little bit longer.