Numbers

Today was the 100th day of school for the kids. Camden's class had special activities all day centered around 100. The kids even had to dress in some fashion representing 100. Camden wore 100 dot stickers on his shirt. Great day. Tomorrow, Landon will celebrate the 101st day of school with Dalmatian Day. They are dressing up as dogs.

Tonight, we read one of the kids new favorite books called, How Big is a Million? It is really cute story about a penguin's quest to find a million - he discovers 10, 100, and 1,000 - all with accurate pictures of each number. At the conclusion of the book there is a poster that depicts one million. It is great way for them to grasp the meaning behind all the zeros. Today, we definitely did some numbers.

A Little Beat

We all LOVE music. The boys have their own band - the infamous Rock All Stars, we each have our collections on itunes, and we all have our own headphones that make road trips so much easier.

Well, this afternoon we decided to head out for a family movie - movie of choice - High School Musical 3, again. Landon, especially, is a HSM fan. We have all the soundtracks and the movies. The soundtrack often tops the Carpool Top Ten. Great movie.

No matter what the task - as a long as I have my ipod and headphones - I can clean all day. Yes, with a little beat, our whole family gets along a little better. Here are our most requested albums:
1. Pure NRG - Here We Go Again - Carpool Favorite
2. All HSM Soundtracks
3. Chris Tomlin - Hello Love

House Rules

Because our boys are early risers, we have implemented morning rules. The boys are suppose to stay in their beds until their clock says 6:30. Well, this morning Greg had to get up and get moving early. As he rounded the corner and looked into the boys' room, he saw Landon sitting up in bed. When questioned what he was doing, Landon said he could not see the clock laying down so he was sitting in bed until the clock read "6 - 3 - 0". Greg told Landon he still had about twenty minutes but could get up with him. Landon, determined to receive his prize at the end of the week for sleeping until 6:30, said that he would not get up until 6 - 3 - 0. Well, I know that bribery is sometimes frowned upon but Landon is no longer getting out of bed at 5:30. Happy Mom!

One Year Ago

One year ago, I had just had my first surgery related to my Crohn's Disease. I was so sick. Last January, I spent most days in bed. Regardless of the circumstances, God was so faithful. During those days, I would pray for healing, for restoration, for strength. I don't want to go back there; however, during that time, I realized how real God was to me and how He did supply each need. I did not get better over night, but each day He gave me the strength and ability to continue as well as the best gift - His peace.

Today I am much healthier. My Crohn's is under control. I praise God because through this disease I have been able to know Him more. Despite the circumstances, God continually gives me His joy and strength.

Preschool Carpool

Since our boys go to a school about twenty minutes away, we carpool each day with friends close by. Today, I was running the lunch carpool home with the preschoolers. Their conversation was hilarious. Usually in the morning, the little kids are drowned out by the older siblings. Since big brother and big sister are still at school, the younger ones had the floor to themselves. Here are highlights from their conversations:
- Want to spend the night with me? You can sleep in the playroom. It will be lots of fun because my spaceship is in there.
- If you kiss a girl on the lips, you have to marry her.
- Tomorrow morning is my birthday. (Not really).
- I want to be red or silver ranger, you can be pink.
- My stuffed animal's last name is the same as your name.
Unfortunately, my typed words do not capture the honest, sincere and heartfelt conversations very well but I hope it makes you smile as it did me. I love driving preschool carpool!

Christmas Pictures

New Year's Day - Boys Prepare to SKI

Happy Birthday Jesus & Landon!

Christmas Eve

Kid Cousins with Great Granny & Granddaddy

Christmas in a Nutshell

We had a great Christmas and New Year's, filled with lots of fun, presents, and family time. We had four different family Christmas celebrations, went to Shandon's Christmas Eve service with my family, woke up in our home Christmas morning with presents from Santa followed by a birthday breakfast for Landon, traveled to Spartanburg for Aunt Linda's wedding, and capped off the break with a New Year's ski trip with the Singles from First Baptist. We had a great time being with family and friends.