Blog changes...

After thinking about maybe "quitting" blogging all together with the fun "challenges" of life(and just everyday duties...if ya know what I mean!), I have decided to continue it because it is something that I enjoy WHEN I have a chance. :) I want my blog to be a place that people can stop by for a peek into our lives, only if they want to. I have decided to remove the "comments"~~somehow that removes for me a sense of obligation(both for me and for would~be readers)! I feel that I can correspond with "friends" on my FB page. :)
With that said~~~ We are in the midst of some changes in our lives. Danny starts a new job on Tuesday(He will still be in orthopedics, but eventually will be in a hospital(currently being built) that will be 5 minutes from our house. We feel that God opened this door and give Him all the praise! We are also trying to sell our house which is an interesting time in our lives...house showings are just SO much fun! :)We plan to stay in this area~~just need a little more room. We are enjoying the beautiful days of summer, and I plan to post some current pictures soon. Trust that YOU...my blogger friends, are having a wonderful, blessed summer...Hope that you are feeling God's love and peace. He is SO good!

Easter memories...

Spring is rushing by...Can't believe that Easter is over! It is one of my favorite times of the year....I love the bright colors, the FUN Easter egg hunts, the smiles on the kid's faces when they get to open their Easter baskets, the special Sunday church services, the traditional, yummy Easter dinner....shared with family(our sweet family from Louisiana came to visit this year); but MOST of all...I love to reflect on the real meaning of Easter~~~We serve a RISEN Saviour! Hope that you all had a blessed Easter day! Happy Spring! :)

Easter 2010

Valentine's Day Traditions...

Love is in the air...Valentine decorations, chocolate candy boxes, red and pink flowers, sweet little teddy bears. It's ALWAYS fun to celebrate LOVE~~be it with your sweetheart, with your kids or with family and friends! Danny and I sometimes enjoy the fun of celebrating Valentine's Day with a special dinner date...We try to always have a "family" candlelight meal, decorated with Valentine plates, napkins and balloons. The kids enjoy picking out their Valentine cards;however, last year, Cassie and I started the tradition of "making" her cards~~~which she loves. Corey decided not to give cards out this year, which makes me a bit sad...I realize he is growing up and that the next Valentine cards that he gives will probably be to a young lady.(Sniff, sniff)Here's to a sweet Valentine's Day to you all...

Twas the Season to be Jolly... :)

In fact, we have been SO busy being "jolly" and enjoying the cherished holiday moments, that I have failed horribly at blogging! :) Thought that I would share some random holiday pictures to wrap the season up...
Wishing you all a wonderful, memorable 2010...May God bless you in lots of special ways! I am making my traditional goals and resolutions for the new year...the "diet" starts tomorrow! :)

Holidays 2009

Have you played in the leaves yet? :)

The scent of a coffee or apple pie spice candle, the sweet deliciousness of a cup of steaming hot chocolate~~topped with baby marshmallows, the warmth of your favorite sweatshirt or sweater on a crisp day, the excitement of football season OR maybe just the joy of playing in the colorful leaves.... the essence of fall. FALL portrays God's love of beauty and color. We are lovin' it around our house! Yesterday, we enjoyed a fieldtrip to a nearby pumpkin patch(we also went to a fun IMAX matinee)....We have three fine "punkins" awaiting faces~~~affectionately named~~~Peyton, Princess Penelope and Pumpkin Patch! :) Happy Fall, ya'll!

09 fall field trip

New family pictures...

I smile when I look at these pictures...I remember the few frantic moments before we rushed in to get a few poses. It was time for new annual pics of the kids, so I thought Danny and I could get a pose or two with them. :) My first white blouse ripped down the front...the one I am wearing suddenly developed a spot on the collar after I had starched it...I had to rewash, dry and restarch. Oh, and then the whole "hair" thing. Oh well! LOL! We made memories of our lives in 2009! I DO love capturing my kids images/expressions/personalities as they grow~~~oh so fast! :( Thought that I would share a few...:)

2009 Family Pictures

Labor Day weekend(and Corey's 12th Birthday party)

Can't believe that our Corey is now 12 years old...just one more year before he is a TEENAGER! He is a great son and has brought us so much happiness! He's as thoughtful as can be.(It's so him to say...."Need a neck massage, Mom?" or "Can I get you a drink, Dad?") He keeps his room very clean (He routinely organizes his closet and drawers...I'm thinking a future wife will love this! LOL!) He is diligent about having devotions and loves God very much. He is full of fun facts on a variety of subjects...he makes conversations interesting around our house! Oh, and he still loves creepy~crawlies! What would we do without him??? :) We had fun celebrating at Rascal's Fun Zone on Friday...
The rest of Labor Day weekend was spent at Becky(Danny's sister) and Dan's house in beautiful WV...We had a superb time and made great memories! They are fantastic hosts. Their property is a backyard paradise...Our kids enjoyed the 4-wheeling, etc. Becky fixed a ton of delicious food, too...I do believe we ate the entire time we were there! (I need to get some of those recipes, Becky! :)) I am also sharing pics of our time there...

labor day weekend 09