Halloween 2009

We spent halloween with some very special friends, the Sharps and the Deebs, and had a blast. We ate homemade chili and cornbread on the front porch and gave out lots of candy. The daddy's took the kids down the street to Trick or Treat. When they got back we ate some delicious homemade apple pie. Judson wanted to be BATMAN and Mary Grace was a candycorn!!!

MG's special day!

We celebrated Mary Grace's first birthday Thursday and Friday!! Thursday Judson and I made MG a special breakfast, cinnamon muffins with a candle!! MG loved it. Friday we had a few friends and family over for a birthday party. It was such a fun and special birthday. MG is so much fun. She is trying to walk every where she goes. She still falls a lot, but gets right back up and tries again. She has such a great smile and laugh!! I love to here her laugh. No one can make her laugh like her big brother. MG also loves our dogs. She wakes up in the morning asking to go see the doggies. Then she doesnt want to come in. She loves to be outside. Both of my children do. I dont mind one bit, I love to be outside also!!! I can't wait for some nice fall weather so we can really enjoy playing outside.

I have loved everyday of the past year with MG. Although I wasnt sure she was ever going to sleep all night. I tried to enjoy the sweet, quiet times with her in the wee hours. I pray daily that God would capture her heart in a very special way. I pray that she would have the confidence of knowing that her Heavenly Father created her special and has a purpose and plan for her life. I pray that she would chose to follow Him wherever He leads her. I pray that I would be a mom that encourages her to be exactly who God made her to be. She is so precious to me and Neal. But even more precious to her Father in Heaven. Thank you God for this sweet angel. Thank you for entrusting her to us for this time. Help us to be the parents she needs us to be.

more pictures

My sweet friend Sherri took some pictures of Judson and Mary Grace. They turned out great. We went to a friend of my mom's to take the pictures. Her yard is beautiful!! Here are a few of my favorites!!

Growing Up...

Judson and Mary Grace are growing up too fast. Mary Grace is ready to take off. She can stand by herself and take about 3-4 steps. Judson is such a great big brother. They are really starting to play together. It is a lot of fun to see them playing. We have to watch MG very closely. She is a climber!! She loves sitting in the Cozy Coupe and watching the dogs. Here are a couple of pictures!!!

9 months...

Where has the past 9 months gone? It seems to be flying by. Mary Grace is doing so much. Eating real food and making a mess, drinking out of a big cup, playing independantly with her toys and bringing us so much joy. She loves to make us laugh by making funny faces. Her favorite book is an animal book that has a picture of dogs. She says, "DOGGIE!" She finally has gotten one tooth. And is finally sleeping through the night!!!

Judson turns 5!

Judson turned 5 on July 7th. He had a great birthday. He woke up ready to open some presents. We let him open a few from us just to get the day started!!Next, he wanted birthday muffins with a candle!! I made some blueberry muffins for the birthday boy!! Neal and my dad took him to lunch at Anne's for hotdogs!! He invited several friends to come slip n slide and celebrate his special day!! They had a great time. Neal greased the slip n slides with baby oil. I'm not sure who had more fun the kids, or Neal. And yes, Neal did try out the slip n slide. They are not as long as they used to be. They come with inflatable boogie boards now!! Finally, we had a family dinner and then opened presents. It was a great day. I can't believe I have a 5 year old!!!

Cape San Blas 2009

We just got back from our yearly trip to Cape San Blas, FL. It was absolutely beautiful!! I love the beach. I love everything about it...the sand, the salt water, the waves, the seashells, the sun, the sunset. God did not hold anything back when he created the beach. It is so full of his creativity and I love to see it all. What a blessing to see just a glimpse of our creator in something as wonderful as the beach. He is every where if we will just take the time to look!!!

Judson had a great time. He loves spending as much time as possible with his cousins. He liked the ocean ok, but his favorite was the pool!! Mary Grace surprisingly loved the beach as well. She did great in her little pool and would kick her legs with excitement when I took her in the ocean. Trevor had no fear this year as he wrestled the waves. My nephew, William spent hours patiently combing the beach for treasures. He found some really unique and beautiful things. Samuel decided it was time to swim ( in the pool). He put his goggles on and off he went!! Judson is already asking when we can go back.