The Titantic

Today, while we were at Barnes and Nobles, Trace found a book on The Titantic. He read through chapter 3 in the store and asked if I would buy it for him so he could finish it. It was cheap so I said YES. Before we met his dad for lunch he had finished the book. During lunch Chuck and his 2 co-workers asked Trace to give a book report on The Titantic and this is what he had to say, "Well, it's first trip was actually it's last!" Well, that about sums it up, doesn't it?

Oh, another funny! While we were at lunch today this elderly woman stopped Chuck and asked, "Aren't you Chuck Norris?" I'm still laughing about that one.

We are on day 3 with Turner's potty training. No wet pants yesterday afternoon through today. YEAH!!!! Will keep you posted on our progress (I know you are so interested).

Best Mother's Day Gift Ever

Yeah for Chuck! He gave me the best gift for Mother's Day this year.......he sent me to be fitted for a bra! Girls, are you tired of tugging and pinching ....overall, the thing just not fitting? Well, for the first time in my life....I own a comfortable bra. It's life changing.....and wonderful. I encourage everyone to visit Pam at Dillards and get fitted. Thank you Chuck for sending me....I would have NEVER done that on my own.

Last T ball game for Trace

Last night was Trace's last t ball game. It makes me sad....he's so cute...and growing up. Oma and Opa were there....Maz, too.....Allyson and I enjoyed our boys playing on the same team this year. That was a treat!

Catching Up

It's been awhile since my last post. I find it hard to find the time to sit and make a complete thought. Even now my 9 year old is sitting here talking to me. Our baby, Turner, will be three tomorrow. We had his party yesterday at Chuck E Cheese. Thankfully that place was NOT crowded and we had fun. I don't do those places when they are crowded. Not fun, at all. My friend, Jana, made a Mater cake and it was a hit. Too Cute. That little guy danced, played and enjoyed the day. He makes it a point to enjoy every moment. What a blessing he has been to our lives. He's so funny and keeps us laughing. I love having little people in our home.

We also went to the Birmingham Zoo last week. I had never been there before, but have decided I like it better than some of the bigger zoo's we have been to. Chuck and Tolar got to go sit in the Red Velvet Lounge with Rick and Bubba on Wednesday morning. So we had a nice little visit to Birmingham.

Thursday night some family from Tuscaloosa came in to stay with us Memorial Day weekend. Tom and Colette are some of our most favorite people. We love having them here. On Saturday we went to Destin for the day to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. Tom and Colette got on the beach a little, Chuck and I just shopped...and we all ate a bunch. It was just a great day....with the kids farmed out.

Oh, finally, I have a mp3 player.....to help me when I run. We are really making progress with this running thing. I am starting to enjoy it...but much prefer the treadmill to outside! But hey...I am sticking with it. It feels good.

Until later:)

Running...without anything chasing me

This is week 2 of my so called "running program". About 7 weeks ago 2 girlfriends and I decided to meet at 5:15am up at the church gym and WALK. Now this huge.....all of us up and at the gym and actually MOVING. That in itself was an accomplishment. Then after several weeks Allyson suggested we started running. I have NEVER liked to run! But the "program" looked mangable....walk 4, run 2 minutes, 5 times for a total of 30 minutes....week one. Okay, I MIGHT can do that. Well, it's the end of week two and I am STILL doing that and barely when I run outside like I did today. We have hills in our neighborhood and I almost died out there today. Even this past Saturday, I ran at my Dad's on Okaloosa Island, Florida. A storm was brewing and the wind was strong. Well, atleast that is what I blamed it on, because there were no hills. Running on the track inside the church gym is easier....or is it just that I have my girlfriends there to cheer me on or sing the "Rocky" music when I want to stop and pass out (thanks Carmen.....and YES, you can almost pass out after only 2 minutes of running. Anyway, I am stubborn enough to NOT just throw the towel in YET. If my best buds can hang in there......I will, too! I will keep you posted:)

This past weekend I took my oldest two sons to Ft Walton to a Monster Truck Show. Yep! Chuck stayed here with our youngest son (due to his work schedule and church responsibilities). When people would ask where I was at church on Sunday, Chuck took great pleasure in telling them I was at a Monster Truck Show. One man said, "You can't get the Henry County out of her, can you?" We did have a reason for being there...we were helping my dad with concessions at the show. We sold LOTS of hotdogs and hamburgers....it was fun. The boys loved it and got to learn about serving others. The show was great, too. We will do it again next year:)

Anticipation

Right now I am just trying to make a complete thought in my head. I have not had a meal today (unless beef jerky and chocolate chips count). I get a little crazy when I am hungry so bare with me. The kids are trying to build a miniture zoo in the back yard and keep walking through asking for things like shoe boxes and scissors. Who knows! I did hear the sweetest conversation this morning between my 6 yr old son and 2 yr old son. Trace was telling Turner to pray for Jesus to come into his heart. He told Turner that you just pray and ask Him to and he will live there forever. He kept saying, "Pray Turner and ask Jesus to come into your heart, that's what I did." Trace said, " This is a Christian family and we want you to be a Christian, too." It was a precious conversation, but funny to hear. I am glad to know that atleast Trace is concerned that everyone in our family is a believer and has a relationship with Christ.

Chuck and I have committed to going to Central Asia in July for a mission trip. I am so excited. God amazes me at His goodness and provision. He calls us to step out of our comfort zones and look to Him with breathless anticipation at what He can do when we surrender and let go. Yes, leaving my children for 8 days will be hard...but I know God is calling me to trust Him... for everything....with everything....including my children. They are gifts from Him and He cares for them even more than I do. He will provide in every way. This I believe!