Where did my little boy go................

I'm not sure exactly when it happened but my "big guy" has really turned into a big guy. When I look at him now I don't see the little boy that used to love running around in cowboy boots and a football uniform. I now see a young man who has been working out over the summer because he will actually play middle school football when school starts back. This is something that he has always wanted to do

He's growing up so fast but thankfully he still loves to spend time with us doing things like fishing with his dad.

Sometimes I have to do a double take when he walks in somewhere because he has grown and changed so much over the past year.

I now have to stand on my tippy toes to give him a kiss!!

He may be changing but one thing that will never change is how much we love this big guy!!!

My prayer for him is this:

Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God

1 Corinthians 10:31

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

Robin

Have you got the time(er)???

Take a look at what appeared in my bowl of apples................ see it???

Take a closer look......it's green like the apples, but wait, it's a pear that just happens to be my kitchen timer that I use for timing "time-outs". It seems that my little fellow(who gets the most use out of this) decided that he needed to hide it for a while. Pretty clever don't you think!!!

Until next time......................take some time today to count your blessings!!

Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
[A Time for Everything] There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

Robin

Wacky Wednesday Pictures

How about that!!! Elvis is alive and well and singing in the back of a convertible at a small town Hardee's!!! Who would have guessed!!!!

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

Psalms 63:5 NIV
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

You may not sound like Elvis but you can still sing and praise Him!!! Hope you sing your way through the rest of this week!!!

Robin

Our Fourth Of July Celebrations!!

Our fourth of July started off with a bang!! We began celebrating on Thursday with Paul's family at the lake. Papa Ty cooked his delicious chicken stew in a big black pot on the screened in porch.The children had a great time being together. On Friday we hosted a party at our house. We had such fun getting everything ready. My flower arrangement for the dining room table was so simple. It started out with a cardboard pinwheel box that I picked up at our local drugstore(they had sold all of the pinwheels so they gave it to me). I put a vase inside of it and filled it with greenery from my yard and Queen Anne's Lace that Clara Beth and I gathered along the roadside. I then began to fill the table with yummy deserts.

Here are some of our guests taking a peek at the dessert table. We saved the homemade Cake Batter Ice Cream(that Ricky and Nancy brought) and served it poolside.

After stuffing ourselves with Chicken Stew, Hash(a tradition on the fourth if you live in the south),Paul's Smoked Chicken Quarters, and a variety of side dishes everyone went out to enjoy some splashing around in the pool.

Land is in the distance working on pitching tips with Houston(who , back in the day, pitched for Clemson)

These two water bugs were the first ones in the pool and the last ones out!!! They LOVE to swim. We had such a fun time that lasted well past the little ones bedtimes. It is so wonderful to get together with good friends.

Our celebration continued on Saturday with fun and festivities in our small town. We started out the day with a parade for the little ones. Here's our two little ones ready to wave "Old Glory" as they travel down the parade route.

The wagon pullers all ready to roll!!

Our big guy checking out the parade route, he left us and took off with his friends shortly after this picture was taken.

Anna Kayla took this picture right before we rolled down the street.

After visiting street vendors, food stands, and finishing off a round of cherry snow cones(the red stains went really well with the red, white, and blue) we were off to the park for more fun on the fourth. Our celebration ended with a band playing,the little ones dancing on a blanket, us in our seats surrounded by friends and fireworks lighting up the night sky. I love life in a small town it is so satisfying!!!

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



Deuteronomy 8:10 NIV
When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

Robin

Happy Fourth Of July From Our House!!

Psalms 119:45 NIV
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

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

Enjoy your fourth!!

Robin

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Obviously these two had toooooooo much beach fun!

Genesis 28:11 NIV
When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep.

I think these two could have also slept on stones.

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

Robin

Father's Day At Our House

Our day began early with a special breakfast for Dad of Bacon Quiche, Blueberry Yeast Rolls, strawberries and coffee. Once that was finished the preparations for our Father's Day lunch began. The table was set.............. then we were off to church. Here it is all ready and waiting for our return.

After church we gathered together and enjoyed Stuffed Pasta Shells, Tossed Salad and Crusty Parmesan Toasted Bread. We finished it all off with warm Blueberry Crisp topped with French Vanilla Ice Cream. Yum!!!!! It was a wonderful meal to toast a great Dad and Grandad. (Papa Ty and Granny joined us for lunch)

We had a little entertainment before lunch that was enjoyed by all. These two are quite the performers!!!

Here are ALL of my sweeties stuffed and happy to be together!!

And here's a shot of us (I still have my apron on!!) so happy to be able to celebrate a great day with a greater Dad!! We love you sweetie and we hope you had a wonderful Father's Day!!!

Until next time..................I'm off to pack for the beach!!! Seven Days of relaxation!!!!

Isaiah 38:19 NIV
The living, the living--they praise you, as I am doing today; fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.

Our family is so blessed to have a father that shares his faith with his children. I hope all of you had a blessesd Father's Day.

Robin

Have You Seen Our Smiles????

For some reason my attempt to get them to smile for these pictures was useless. We couldn't find a smile anywhere!!! Maybe you've seen our smiles they seem to be missing.............

Mr. Rabbit didn't have them.................

Emanuiel tried but it just wouldn't come...............

That's okay I know our smiles will be back soon.

Here comes a little one, now if we could just find Clara Beth's!!! We'll just have to keep looking!

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

I hope you find lots to smile about this weekend!!!!

Job 9:27 NIV
If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,'

Robin

Wordless Wednesday

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

Isaiah 61:3 NIV
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.

Robin

Showering Friends

This was a fun and busy weekend. On Saturday I helped host a Kitchen Shower Brunch for a dear friend's daughter. The tables were beautifully set. Here's a peek at the Kitchen table all ready for dining.

We had the most delicious food. Breakfast casserole, quiche, fruit, Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, Blueberry Muffins and this Butter Pecan Coffee Cake!

The dining room table ready and waiting for our guests.

Lovely wrapped presents waiting to be opened.

And the bride to be savoring every moment! We all had a great time and are so thankful to Margaret for opening up her beautiful home for us to shower Meagan with fun gifts and sweet blessings.

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

Ezekiel 34:26 NIV
I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.

May you all be showered with blessings in the coming week.

Robin

Friday Fun!!

We are headed out to the back yard for a little fun in the pool with some of our China buddies!! Here are two of my little fish enjoying the water.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Until next time.................Keep swimming in the right direction!!

Psalms 8:8 NIV
the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

Robin

Wordless Wednesday Almost!!

Until next time...................What are you wearing today????

Isaiah 61:10 NIV
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Robin

The Joys Of Summer Vacation!!!

School is OUT and our summer has begun. We hope to have lots of good times ahead spent with family and friends. Here's to lots of.................... picnics in and out of the house.............

gardening with my little buddies..........................

enjoying long summer evenings outside.......................

fishing at the lake with Granny and Papa................

and a trip or two back to the beach!!! I still get sooooooooo excited about summer vacation!!! No school, no set routines, no schedule!!!!

Summer fun here we come!!!!

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

1 Thessalonians 5:16 NIV
Be joyful always;

Robin