AWANA Awards Night

Wednesday night was Emma's awards night with AWANA. We had a yummy dinner of hot dogs, salads, and chips and then made our way upstairs for the program.

From September to May, Emma has been meeting almost every Wednesday night with the cubbies. She has memorized 24 verses, and completed her cubbie "Jumper" book. We love the AWANA program and will miss it during the summer (not a surprise to some of you, but Emma got teary when it was all over). We are definitely going to do it again in the fall. Josie might even join in on the fun!

Emma proudly showing off her patches for her first year in AWANA.

They sang the Cubbie theme song.

They just gave her her first book award and certificate.

Emma with one of her Cubbie leaders, Mr. Bertram. :)

Emma Lost Her First Tooth!

Last week some time, Emma told us "I can't eat. My tooth is funny." Sure enough, it was loose. After about a week of wiggling it, she was tired of it. The new tooth had already made it's appearance behind the old one, so I thought it would be okay to give it a little help.

Emma's tooth after all her wiggling. (Sorry about the blood.)

After a quick pull it was out! According to her baby book, this was the same tooth that was her first in. :)

Her little Jack-o-lantern grin. :) I can't believe Emma is old enough to lose teeth! Emma was excited she could drink her milk through a straw without even opening her mouth!

My Precious Gifts

Just thought I'd share some pictures of my blessed life. Thank you God, for my family!

My hot hubby. :)

So sweet!

She is on the verge of crying here, but I thought she looked like such a big girl on the bike!

Josie is turning into a Blondie!


So grown up.

Sportin' her "Wild Child" hair-do.

Josie getting the ball. She is such a peanut!

A Step Back in Time...

This weekend was A capella choir's 35th year celebration concert. I was so privileged to be a part of this reunion concert. A capella was one of my most favorite things about high school, and it felt like going back ten years. So great! Here are some pictures.

Here is half the choir. There was so many of us!

Mr. Bushey is the best teacher I ever had!

This is a funny picture of Jenna and I. I think these faces are too funny. I'm not sure what we were singing.

All who made it from my graduating class. Kelly (Merrill) Meyer, and her six week old Ethan, Me, Lyndsay (Court) Tryba, and Jason Tryba. It was fun to see them all again!

Going for an Evening Constitutional

When the weather starts warming up, we like to take a little family stroll after dinner. Sometimes it is just a quick ten minutes, other times it can be for an hour or two. I had to get some pictures of my wonderful family. God has blessed me so much with my awesome, loving hubby and three smart, beautiful girls!

It was pretty chilly this evening!

They are growing up SO FAST!

My gorgeous Joshua!

My little peanut.

Some proof that I was on the walk too! :)

Spring Time Fun!

At the first sign of warm weather, we are outside! We have really enjoyed the nice warm sun God has given us, and this taste of Spring makes us eager for the upcoming Summer as well!

Emma is drawing a peanut. This is her new favorite thing to draw at the moment. :)

Check out those beautiful blue eyes!

My silly Adelaide!

Making a welcome sign (complete with peanuts) for our daily visitors.

Deeper '08

Last weekend as Josh was still re-cooperating from surgery, and the girls were at Grandma and Grandpa's for the weekend, I went on a retreat with the youth group I work with at our church. I have to tell you, it was so much FUN!

We have an amazing group of young people at our church, and God is doing some AMAZING things in their lives. I am really thankful He let me be a part of this weekend.

Please pray for the students that went. Some made decisions to accept Jesus as their savior. Others felt the Holy Spirit's urge to deepen their walk with God.

I also had a wonderful time with the leaders. It was so great getting to know my dear friend Rachel better, and also getting to make a new close friend, Katie. She is so CRAZY FUN!

Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Lunch time devotion from Ken Potter.

A group of us FREEZING cold after a walk to the lake. Would you believe some were crazy enough to jump in?!?!

My friend Rachel and I at the talent show.

I really look up to her. :)

Last week's visit to Indy

It's been busy this past week, and I am finally getting a chance to post about my visit with my sister. My mom came with the girls and I to visit Tomesia, Joe and the kids for a couple of days. It was a really great, and too short of a visit. Here are some pictures from the day we went to the park.

Ivy girl on the jungle gym.

Josie's 148,235,765 trip down the slide. :)

Look how cute Tomesia and Ivy are!

Solomon pretending to be a monkey.

Everyone watching "Enchanted".

Pray for Josh

He has had a rough week. Poor guy went into the ER on Friday morning with horrendous pain which turned out to be a kidney stone. Friday night he had surgery to remove the "impassible" stone.

Today is Tuesday, and he is still in a lot of pain. Please keep him in your prayers. Josh is an amazing patient and has been so tough! Please pray for him to heal quick.

Spring is just starting to show around Jackson. Here is a little glimpse of some of God's amazing handiwork, right from our yard. :)

Addie the AMAZING!

This past week has been a busy one for Addie. She has sprouted FIVE new teeth! Can you believe that? That brings her total up to twelve. On top of all that, Addie took her first three steps last night!!! I was just saying yesterday afternoon to a friend that she wasn't walking, and I didn't see it happening anytime soon. I know from what Emma and Josie have done, that she probably won't be full blown walking for another month or so, but we were so excited! I am so glad that Josh, Emma and I were all able to witness it. Josie was there, but didn't really seem impressed. :)

Trying to get a picture of her taking a step was impossible, so here are some pictures of Addie with her Grandpa on Easter at Uncle Steve and Auntie Sarah's house. We had a great time, and an amazing meal (WTG Sarah!)

How do you eat an OREO cookie?

The willing subject is happy to demonstrate. :)

Once eaten, silliness ensues.

Easter Sunday

Sunday morning we were all actually ready for church a little early (How did that happen?), so we decided to take some pictures.

The girls all fit in the dresses they wore to Ben and Emily's wedding last June (Again, how did that happen?!?), so they were looking especially cute. :)

My big girl. She is growing up so much!

I love this cutie!

It's hard to get their picture. This one turned out pretty good.

Our attempt at a timed family picture. This was the best one. Maybe in a couple of years???