Gulf Shores Girl's Getaway!

The "girls" got to sneak away to Gulf Shores this week for a little getaway. It was an incredible three days of rest and relaxation. I'll post more pics later. I'm sure Brittany will be posting soon as well........

Mother's Day 2009

Happy Mother's Day to the most precious mother in the world! She has always stood by with her love and unceasing prayers. Her zest for life and her playfulness has reminded us kids to never quite "grow up". Over the years, she has tried to create a special bond with each of her grandchildren and they love her for it. She is my mother and she is my dearest friend.

Wow! Am I blessed or what?

Family, Friends, and Finally our own church!!!

Last Friday, I drove over to Carbondale to spend the afternoon with one of my best friends on the planet. Robynne Bollig has been a real homeschooling mentor for me. She's been doing it for 16 years, so she knows how to keep me centered.

Baby Margaret----simply adorable!!!!

While the older boys were at Penn View last week and Emmy spent the night with Andrea, I took Caleb and Zach out for a long-overdue "bubby" day. We had a yummy lunch at Ruby Tuesday and then spent some time at the skate park. I don't recommend this for fearful mothers. I could hardly stand to watch Zach on the half-pipe. (and I'm the mother of four boys?)

On Sunday, we had our ribbon-cutting ceremony at our new church. The rain held off and 85 people showed up for the event! We even had the mayor of Jackson there!

Some of my favorite photos of the month!

We visited the Creation Museum after our week in Dayton. Dave's sister, Sarah was able to take the day and be with us. The Museum is impressive and the surrounding gardens are soooo beautiful! It is well worth the drive to experience it all. Josh spent the day at God's Bible School attending VIP day.

My Sweetest!!!!

Creation Museum Gardens

Just one of the menu choices at Pappadeaux's !

Emily lost her first tooth while we were at Aunt Sarah's house for IHC. (By the way, she still taking donations.)

Josh and the "love" of his life!

Easter weekend was really a hectic time with Penn View Choir at our house, but good old Dad made time for his tradition of coloring eggs with the kiddos. They had a lot of fun!

Emmy's Special Collection

Jenn's Birthday Dinner

We went out with Troy and Jenn to celebrate her birthday. It was a great evening with very dear friends and the best pastor and wife on the planet!

We were trying to buy this for Jenn's birthday............not for a photo op, TROY!

Mystery solved!!!!

I just received a call from the neighbor....."Are you missing a trampoline"? The lost has been found. Burial arrangements are pending....... I think this case is too far gone for even my favorite DOCTOR!

Late Breaking News!!!!!!

Due to tornado-like conditions around midnight(Central Standard Time), the Christmas trampoline is missing....... As in, "drive around the neighborhood, nowhere to be found" kind of missing. A search party of brave young men on ATVs will soon be scouring the area for clues. If you have any information or would like to leave an anonymous tip, please do so in the comment section. Sorry, there is NO reward!!!
P.S. I really think that trampoline was afraid I would get out there and jump on it again.