Back to the Beach!!!!

We've just returned from a long weekend at the beach!! We had so much fun over spring break we couldn't wait to go back. We left Thursday afternoon full of excitement. Anna Kayla joined us on Friday(Greg couldn't make it on this trip). We missed him but we all had a very good time together. It was our anniversary trip. Just like us to take the WHOLE family along!!! Here's a little group hug in the sand!

My little sweeties holding hands going down the slide together.

Enjoying the chilly waters of the deep. Not me, I'm taking pictures!!!

This is right after I seriously beat my big guy at putt putt!!

and he's still smiling.

I tied with this big fellow.

Sand castle time...............

didn't they do a good job with dad's help.

loving that ocean and............

waiting to go back again in June. Until then we'll be dreaming of more time in the sand and sun!!

Until next time.............Remember the creator of it all.................

Job 9:8 NIV
He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

Robin

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Husband

May 12th is a special day at our house. It's Paul's birthday! Happy birthday sweet husband and great dad!! I am so blessed to have a husband whose favorite thing in the world is spending time with his family. Here are just a few glimpses of him doing what he loves.

You are the best and we hope you have a great day!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Until next time.............

Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord.

Psalm 128:4

Father, thank you for my Godly husband.

Robin

Happy Mother's Day!!!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day like I did. Here's the beautiful pin and card that Emanuiel made for me. Can you tell he is very proud of his creation.

Clara Beth painted a pretty little pot for me and planted flowers in it at Mrs. Dawn's house. Her card matched her pot.

Two of my four sweeties. We all celebrated together with lunch at our house. I didn't have to do much, most of my preparation took place on Saturday. Afterwards Paul was on clean up duty and he did a great job!! It was a wonderful day that was even made more special because Emanuiel was dedicated during our morning church service.

Until next time.....................

Matthew 19:19 NIV
honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.' "

Robin

Wordless Wednesday........sort of!

Until next time...................

Whatever you do in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus

Colossians 3:17

Robin

Flowers

We are enjoying the first roses from our yard. This particular rose bush was a gift to Paul on the first Valentine's Day after we were married. We have uprooted it and moved it with us three times. It is almost 25 years old and each year it has the most beautiful and fragrant roses.

Until next time.....................
I hope you are enjoying pretty things from your yard and garden.


Song of Solomon 2:12 NIV
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.

Robin

Celebrating Two Years Together!!

Our adoption group spent last Sunday afternoon celebrating our two year anniversary with a picnic at our nearby National Park. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed being together. It hard to believe that two years have passed since our first trip to China. As we sat together we talked about how our lives had changed. People may think we are crazy and we are..... crazy about all of these special blessings!! Here's Emanuiel, always the little helper, pulling chairs and blankets to our picnic spot.

Notice how all of the men are seated while the ladies get everything ready!! Seriously, they were busy watching the children.

Good food and good company!!

The little ones took turns pulling, pushing and climbing in and out of the wagons.

Getting ready for a ride.

Do you mind if I sit in your lap???

Taking a water break...............

and acting silly!!!!

I had to grab one of them quick to get a picture. Emanuiel was over loving on the other girls!

Here we are at the end of our picnic about to pack up and go home. Land was with us for a little while and then he went over to a friend's house. Anna Kayla and Greg were busy and couldn't join us and Cooper's family also couldn't be with us. We missed them but we know we all will be together again very soon.

Until next time............................

Lord thank you for giving us a reason to celebrate with these wonderful families.

All the ends of the world

Shall remember and turn to the Lord,

And all the families of the nations

Shall worship before You.

Psalm 22:27

Robin

In The Valley at Clemson

The first weekend in April Land and his dad spent the day at Clemson along with a lot of other fans meeting the coaches and players. They had a great time. Land is a big Clemson fan and loves to attend their football camp in the summer. Here he is on the field about to meet some of the players.

I'm sure he's probably imagining what it would be like to play here one day!

Waiting to talk with Dabo.

Running down the hill onto the field.

Just enjoying hanging out together.

I am so blessed that I have a sweet husband that takes the time to do special things with each of our children.

It reminds me of how our Heavenly Father longs to spend time with us each day.

Until next time..................

Enjoy time spent with Him.

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13

Robin

Our Beach Fun!!!

We were very fortunate to have been invited to the beach to stay with some of our good friends over spring break. It was Emanuiel's first trip to the ocean and even though he wasn't sure where we were going he was very excited. We all were!!! Here he is with his toes in the sand headed in the direction of the water. It didn't take long before he fell in, quite by accident I am sure!!!

Our two little ones loving the sand and shore.

Here's Emanuiel, giving our our hostess, Bekah Grace, some sweet loving!!!

Here he is pretending to take the girls for a spin on the golf cart! Can you imagine when this little guy really starts driving one day!!!

Posing with dad in the sand.

Now it's mom's turn!!!

Getting ready to brave the icy waters of the deep!!!

The big guys, the cold water didn't bother them at all!!

Our ocean explorer with his find!!!

Too cool for words!!

Clara Beth is very carefully standing up little sticks in the sand.

Gazing at the beauty of the beach and hoping to go back very soon!!!

Words can not describe how much fun we had!!! Thanks to Bubba we probably all gained about 10 pounds. She kept our tummies full and Pop and Grandmother kept the children entertained!!

It's so wonderful to have friends that treat you like family!!!

Until next time..............

Psalms 148:7 NIV
Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths.

Where ever you are, praise Him!

Robin