Sad News

We got news a little earlier that a friend Lee works with, Phil, had passed away. He had battled cancer for a little over a year now and it was the 2nd time in his life of having to do that. Such a sad loss to those who knew him but such a gain for heaven. He was a strong believer and definitely wanted to take as many with him as would go! Love and prayers are going out to the Adcock's tonight!

We have had a really uneventful day today. We are pretty boring people most of the time! :) Alyson was at Nana's most of the day until around 5:00 and the rest of us just piddled and did this and that. I even slept on and off after Avery laid down for her nap.

Tomorrow is church day. Lee and I are teaching Children's Church tomorrow. Hope it goes well.

Snow Day/Angie's Birthday

Well, snow came again this week. We woke up yesterday (Thursday) to another pretty snowfall. So, school was canceled but unfortunately so was the musical. :( However, it has rescheduled for next Thurs/Fri. YEAH!!

This week has been crazy busy. Not anything to really write about just busy every day stuff. Alyson is finally feeling better. Tonight we went to mom's for supper for Angie's birthday dinner. She had the best dinner. Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, green beans, deviled eggs, salad, rolls, and for dessert lemon cake and banana pudding. She really outdid her self. I so love to go to mom's and eat. It is comfort food at its best. :) Alyson wanted to spend the night with nana and Ronnie so we dropped her off there and came home.

Tomorrow is Saturday and not a whole lot planned. Just a day at home. I am hoping to get some things tagged for the consignment sale coming up in March. Not much time left now to get ready for it. Got to get busy on it.

Wednesday/Spungy Jump/Valentine's Party

Wednesdays are so hectic. With school and church with homework and other things fitting in there in between it is just hard to fit it all in. Choir practice is after church on Wednesdays so by 9:30 on Wed night my brain is mush.

Me & Ave took Alyson some lunch today and then did some errands at the mall. She got to "spungy jump" which she loves to do.

The kids FINALLY got to have their Valentine's party at Awana tonight. The last 2 Wed nights it has snowed and things have been canceled. Needless to say they were excited. And Miss Avery finally got her long awaited coveted Cubby vest tonight. Lee said she pranced and pranced around once they got home. She was cute in it.

Alyson seems to be feeling better thankfully. Antibiotic is causing some "issues" but other than that she is doing good.

There is snow in the air again and are waiting to see how much if any that we get. If there is a delay or cancellation the musical will be pushed up to next week.

That's about all I got today. Happy Wednesday!

Whiner

Yesterday as Avery was coming down the stairs it was obvious she was ALREADY in a bad mood.

ME: Avery, why are you whining already today?
AVERY: I don't know (while sucking her thumb).
ME: Well, do you think you can change that. You know people don't like whiny girls.
AVERY: Yes they do.
ME: Well mommy doesn't. Who does?
AVERY: Grandma and Nana....... (thinking)........ Well, Nana doesn't but Grandma does. :)

I love you, you little whiner!!!

Wonderful Husband

MY HUBBY!

Last night, on the way home from a trip out to town, my hubby asked me when I was going to do a Wonderful Husband post. I told him I wasn't sure, I guess on Wonderful Husband day! I guess that would be today. I think the world of this man and he is the most wonderful provider for our family. I don't give him enough love and respect but I try. I need to work on that. He is better to me than I am to him. I need to work on that too. He loves me unconditionally (well, most of the time) and NEVER keeps "score". He is the best father to our 2 wonderful girls. They have a wonderful, healthy example of what to look for in the man of their dreams. Thank you honey for being all that you are. I know we have a "lot to work on" but I wouldn't change anything about the last 16 years. God has us on a journey and I truly pray we have 50+ more to go here on this side of heaven. I love you!! Happy Wonderful Husband Day! :)

One Of Those Days!

Well, today was one of those days you take 2 steps forward and 3 back. Alyson woke up still sick so I kept her home and made a doctor's appt. I knew they would probably either test for strep or do blood work for something else and sure enough, they did both! She did pretty good for the strep swab but then started going to pieces when she realized there was more. She did pretty good though and all in all I am proud of her. The end result was bronchitis! She got her antibiotics and hopefully is now on getting on the mend.

This week is her 3rd & 4th grade musical at school. I can hardly wait. It is always so good. Mr. Gibson has to be the best elementary music teacher ever! Our school is a sacrifice but we love it and am thankful that the Lord has provided the funds for us to do that. Only He deserves the credit for that.

Just got Miss Avery down for the night. She is doing better about not having to have someone lay down in the night time. I remind her each night that if she gets up I will tuck her back in but I won't lay down. Last night she didn't even get up at all. HALLELUJAH!!! That is a treat for sure. She is at the age where naps are good and bad. Good that they get her through the day without a melt down but bad because they put her in bed later and she doesn't sleep as well. So depending on what the day holds I pick the lesser of the 2 evils. :)

To go or not to go???

Alyson is still running a temperature today. She hasn't felt well except for a brief period of time she perked up this morning. Since then she hasn't been feeling very well at all. Tonight though the http://www.livinghopeintl.org/ China Angels are coming to church. We have been excited about it for so long. We had to cancel it recently on a Wednesday night because of snow in the area. Avery has been looking forward to the "little China girls" for way too long now. Lee is doing sound tonight at church and said Alyson could sit there with him so she wouldn't "contact" anyone else so maybe that is our answer. Better hit it and get going. I know tonight is going to be a blessing. We are also having a reception for Ken and Karen, a couple in our church, who have been involved with youth for lots and lots of years. Through prayer they have decided to step down so we are going to show our appreciation through a reception for them. Also it is Family Night and we are having Brunswick Stew. Mmmmm.... can't wait.

We had some family pictures made in Jonesborough by a good friend, Cyndee Rees.


This is our first born, Alyson Rachel!



And our "baby", Avery Rebekah!

First Blog Post!

My first blog post. I have been so lousy at scrapbooking that I decided this might be a good way to keep a journal of our comings and goings in our family.

We have been having lots of winter weather lately but today the good Lord blessed us with a beautiful day of sunshine. The girls got to go ride their scooters outside and they were grateful just to be out side. After coming in we found out that Alyson has a temperature.... grrrr..... Lee, Avery and I have just gotten over colds/bronchitis/crud and now I think she is coming down with it. I was so looking forward to church tomorrow. I don't know if I will be able to go now or not. :(

Last night Alyson and I went to see the Tooth Fairy together and it was one of the best kid/adult movies I have seen in a long time. I really liked it and she was laughing most of the time. It was nice to spend time with my firstborn and have a little bonding time with her. Those times are few and far between but I am grateful for the opportunities we have.