Happy Birthday Jax!

Today we celebrated Jax's 6th birthday. He is a vivacious little boy, so full of life and love! He never meets a stranger. How he blessesour lives! We celebrated at Raphael's Pizza where there are plenty of video games, Jax's favorite pastime, and plenty of good things to eat. He pleased all of his guests as he opened his gifts, saying, "This is just what I wanted." Surely do love you, sweet boy!                                                                                                                                     year!                                                                                                                     

Sunday Fun!

I hope to be adding pictures again when I figure it out. Seems unreal to be so technically illiterate. Maybe some day my brain file will grow and great things will happen!
The day started in a perfect way with teaching Sunday school in my K-2 class consisting of Jax, Jaxson, Anna, and Audrey, two Js and two As, perfect! In big church as we sang "This World is Not My Home" and Jax looked up at me and said, "We're singing about heaven." He is so intuitive! Then, during communion, he pinched off part of his doughnut hole to participate. Our Jax is such a delight!
Holly and I spent the afternoon in Franklin at Ashlyn's gymnastics meet. She is so graceful and poised with a beautiful smile. How she shines! She did a grand job! So proud of our sweet girl!

Happy New Year!

Welcome 2013! May this be a year of gratitude for all of my Heavenly Father's blessings. May I never take for granted my life and all the precious people in it!

Summer Fun and Softball

Hard earned third place for Lady Raiders! Yeah, Noah!

Though temperatures are rising, it was a breezy day so we spent some time at the pond riding the paddle boat. The girls were several years younger when we took them on paddle boat rides and the boys had never had the experience. We remembered when the girls wanted to peddle but their feet wouldn't reach, as is the case with the boys now, but our girls were able to give Paw Paw a ride. How they are growing! What fun!

We spent the evening watching Noah play softball in a tournament in Winchester. Her team played three games this afternoon with only an hour break for dinner. They won two games and lost their last one 10 - 9. They finished third in the tournament. Not a bad showing from our Lynchburg Lady Raiders! Our Noah did her part in the team effort and we are so proud! It was great to see her enthusiasm and smiling face on the field! She hits the ball like a champ! Her Mama, Grey, Gigi, Gida, Paw Paw and I were so glad to witness this exciting event. Way to go, Noah!

Ashlyn, Jax and their Dad

Mom's Birthday and Father's Day

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Alf and his Dad

Holly, Gail, and Robin and our Dad!

Jarrod and Josh and their Dad!

Noah and Grey and their Dad!

Paw (Gida) and some of his grands and greats, Josh, Grey, Amy, and Noah!

We celebrated my Mom-in-love's birthday May 31st at Cracker Barrel but I forgot my camera. Got a recent picture so wanted to remember this loving, precious lady who blesses our lives sooo much. Love you, Mom!

Sunday was a great Father's Day! We celebrated by sharing a meal at our house. We had a great turn out. Those enjoying time together were my Dad (Paw, Gida) and Mama (Maw, Gigi), Holly and Troy, Jarrod, Blair, Noah, and Grey, Robin and Amy, Josh, Alf and me. Josh's family was in Huntsville at a gymnastics camp. Troy and Holly were with Brandon the day before and we took Alf's dad our to lunch the day before as well. How blessed we are to have such loving, honorable men in our lives! We are so thankful for each and every one. Love and blessings!

A Memorable Memorial Day!

Memorial Day, a day for remembering all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom! My wonderful husband, looking so handsome in his uniform, was the speaker for the celebration in Winchester. His Mom, Dad, and Aunt Jeanette joined us for the occasion. Alf did an outstanding job, so outstanding that he has been invited back to speak next year! Great job, honey! Love that man!

This afternoon, we went to the Cowan house where my Mama was raised to share good food and great fellowship with wonderful family and friends. Holly, Troy, Mama (Gigi) and Daddy (Gida), Aunt Nellie, Josh, Jen, Ashlyn and Jax, Amy, and friend Lindsey, Alf and I had a wonderful time eating, visiting, and playing. So thankful for the opportunity to get together with special people in a special place on a special day! How blessed we all are!

Alf, his Dad, and my Dad are veterans and we are so thankful for these special men. We also hold in thought and prayer, our Brandon, who is presently serving in the Air Force. You guys are loved and appreciated so much!