The B-I-B-L-E

The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me. I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E.

First graders at our church are presented with their own Bible. We are so proud of our boy and hope that this will help him begin a love affair with the BEST book that there is to have.

Drew with the Children's Pastor

Showing off the Good News

Celebrating Carson

Carson's birthday is the end of August, but he celebrated it with the family in September. He is such a sweet boy. We are so thankful that he is our nephew and cousin!

Drew and the Birthday Boy
Rebecca had a wonderful time bossing Amanda around

Maxine and Brett

Caden and Drew

Caden and Becca

It's Raining, It's Pouring

Well, not pouring, but finally a few minutes of some good rain. I don't think that I will ever sing the children's song, "Rain, Rain, Go away. Come again another day." We were all cheering when it rained this day in September.

Having fun playing in the rain

Grandparents' Day

Drew's school had Grandparents' Day and Bob joined Drew for lunch at school. Drew was so excited to have him come.

After lunch, the kids show the grandparents their classroom.

Drew presented Bob (and Ooh Ooh) with a letter of thanks! So sweet.

Rebecca goes to Pre-K

Rebecca started Pre-K. She was so ready to go and not scared at all. Sometimes there are definite advantages in being the younger sibling. She is in the same class as Drew was and has one of the same teachers. I just love the little school. It is so sweet! On the first day, Rebecca just walked right in the classroom and was good to go. No tears or missing mommy from this one! I guess that is better, but one tear would be nice!

7 states in 6 years

For Drew that is. He has been to Texas (of course), Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Washington, California, and now Florida. Pretty good travel record for only being 6!
A co-worker of Brett's had a time share in Destin that they weren't going to be able to use this year and asked Brett if we would like it. Even though we would have to take Drew out of school, I was all for it. Sometimes I think that spending time with your family is so much more important than school. Also now Rebecca knows where Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are on a map.
As it turns out it was a very quick trip. Tropical Storm Lee changed our plans and we had to leave a day early. But the kids were able to play in white sand and get out in the water a little (the current was too strong to swim in the water). Rebecca loved that there was an outdoor AND indoor pool at the condo. Also it proves that my kids are great travelers! So while it wasn't the relaxing vacation we planned, we still were thankful to spend time together as a family!

Love the white sand

Building a trench

Proud of her "sandcastle"

She wanted to pose for me. Do you think she has her picture taken too much???