So...He Can Surprise Me ;)

Over the past week I have not felt well, I (we) have had a rough week.:( At one point we were not sure if just the 5 of us would get to go out and celebrate my birthday. I did manage to get a shower and decided I felt well enough to go out for dinner and a movie. Well, what I thought was just going to be a party of five at the restaurant ended up being a party of 25! Five years ago I told Jeff, "It's a busy time of the year so don't worry about a party for me". He listened well! I didn't mean for him not to call my parents or family members to try and meet for lunch. ;) Saturday Jeff surprised me for the first time in over 14 years of marriage:) (He has tried before, but it can be difficult to get one past me). Ha! He threw me a surprise 35th birthday party Saturday night. It was amazing to be surrounded by wonderful friends and family.

The kids never take showers before going out to eat...but they had been playing outside all day and smelled pretty stinky;) For us, we were more dressed up than normal for just going out for dinner to Papacitas. So we took some pictures before leaving the house.

I'm not sure what Caden was doin, maybe he's wondering why Jared moved out of the picture? ;) Grace was saying "Happy Birthday Mommy!" She wanted to wear her birthday cake shirt for my birthday. So sweet!! I love this picture!

Y'all give Mommy a kiss!!! I love you hunny and thank you for the wonderful weekend! We didn't get any pictures of the party, but we got lots of funny video:D I wish blogger would let me down load it! Apparently I'm not doing something right..

“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23

She Makes Us Smile

We really never know what she will do next.

"Mommy, c'mere (come here) I'm stuck. hehehe!" You're so silly.

Last week she unmade her bed and laid out her Pull-Ups all in a row and by their color! She is also maybe a little OCD...;)

A few weeks ago we were working on a little paint project. Grace grabs the painters tape and we couldn't resist taking a picture...

of her doing this!

She is such a silly kid! ;) But we wouldn't have it any other way.

“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.”

Psalm 13:5-6

40 Years!

Forty years ago today, our parents said their vows. Thank you so much for being the Godly parents that you are... For raising your kids to know and love the LORD. We are so blessed!

Happy 40th Anniversary!!
We love you, Mom & Dad!

The celebration we had yesterday shows just a few of the lives they've touched over the past forty years.

Mom & Dad may disagree with me and say that I have met their friends, that were in their wedding, and if so, I must have been too young to remember them. It was so neat getting the chance to meet them!

Here are most of the Grand-Children!... Caitlin was at All Region, missed her.

All "dressed up" so it was the perfect family picture opportunity! Grace didn't smile for us..

..but put her in her Papaw's arms, and she's all smiles:) Silly girl.

Ready for her piece of cake.

Just as soon as Dad put on his Bootineer, Grace told him, she wanted his "flower" when he was finished with it. Papaw keeping his promise. So sweet.

These two are just about inseparable! She won't let him get to far out of sight...Poor Papaw. ;)

We even had a little fun during clean up! I can't remember what we were all laughing about, but with my Aunt Peggy and Aunt Sue standing there, their is not much tellin ;)

**These pics were just us and our family. Mom & Dad will have to hold out a little longer, to see the other 50 pictures! ;)

Celebrate everything that you and your families have accomplished under the blessing of God, your God. Deuteronomy 12:7

Our New Family Tradition

The boys did so well helping with the Christmas lights last year...

We let them do it again this year!

But this year we let them do it all by themselves ;) Mostly.

The lights look wonderful! They did such a great job!

After we finished up outside, we had fun decorating the Christmas tree.

The kids decorated all by themselves...

every hook, every ornament...

It looks wonderful! Great job kiddos!

Like I said, every hook. Hehe.. She gotta little tangled up;)

After we giggled for a minute, Jared helped her get unhooked. Such a sweet brother.

I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Habakkuk 3:18

Thanksgiving

We feel very blessed to have spent this Thanksgiving with our

family and friends.

Cousins Caden, Jacob, Christopher, Jared and Caleb...

...being silly boys! ;)

and enjoying several games of ball!

All the cousins about to eat the yummy Thanksgiving food!

On Saturday we enjoyed our day with my family. I was able to visit with Alycia, her husband Trent was killed just a few weeks ago. Her strength truly amazes me! Her youngest is 3 she was born just a week after Grace was born. Please continue to pray for this sweet family.

A few of us jumped on a off road vehicle to meet Uncle JC's new Mule!

The girls really enjoyed this!

Grace got to feed...

and "ride" on him too! As you can see, she loved it!

Caden and Grayson had fun building a tunnel through the sand! Garrison is putting his arm in ;) it was pretty cool!

Grace and Aunt Peggy going for a ride.

More outside fun!

Not sure how we missed getting a picture of Jared on Saturday...odd...he was there playing right along with all the kiddos. We had a wonderful week with family and friends!

Happy Thanksgiving!.. and our 200th post!

O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:12