tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62687116705436502532024-03-13T21:56:23.774-07:00Mommy's Little Blessing!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-16818654517490280592011-02-05T14:56:00.000-08:002011-02-05T15:22:41.002-08:00Show Us Your Life - What do you feed your kids???So I love Kelly's blog over at www.kellyskornerblog.com. Check it out if you have some time! This Friday's "show us your life" was on feeding our kids which gives us mommy bloggers the opportunity to share with other mommies what and how we feed our children. I just had to jump in on this one because it is something that is very important to me and I'm constantly on the look out for new and creative ways to feed my little blessing. I will enjoy reading the other posts but for now, here are some of the things that we eat around our house . . . . . .<br /><br />Breakfast:<br />oatmeal - made with pureed pumkin and ground flaxseed. Its delicious, nutritous and Isabel LOVES it.<br />"panny" cakes - aka pancakes made with the water from boiled beets. Beets are incredibly nutritous and their water turns the panny cakes a delightful pink color, which by the way, is very popular with little girls. I also add ground flaxseed to these.<br />eggs - an all around great food!<br />berries - you just can't beat them<br /><br />Lunch:<br />boiled egg, steamed broccoli, celery w/ peanut butter, homemade pizza (using round wheat flats, ground turkey and organic pasta sauce), berries, orange slices, apple slices, organic yogurt, spinach with homemade ranch dressing (of course I would love for Isabel to eat the spinach without the dressing but hey, I think the advantages of the spinach far outweigh the disadvantages of the ranch dressing), pb & j sandwich with all natural pb on whole grain, whole wheat bread<br /><br />Snacks:<br />frozen fruit (Isabel loves it and its a lot like eating a popsicle), more berries, whole grain cheerios with organic milk, yogurt, all natural cheese (we like the Sargento mickey mouse cheese)<br /><br />Supper:<br />I serve Isabel whatever we eat . . . . always have!! We don't eat very much red meat. As a matter of fact, I never buy it. We generally eat most of our meals made with all natural, no hormone and no steroid ground turkey or chicken. We like to add black beans or lentils a few times a week and we eat a lot of steamed broccoli and steamed green beans as well as fresh spinach salads. And we choose brown rice over white.<br /><br />So there you have it! I'm sure we could do a lot more to eat healthy but I am confident that we have given Isabel a pretty good start!<br /><br />What are some your tricks and treats around the kitchen??<br /><br />AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-58530879193108911132011-01-16T20:13:00.001-08:002011-01-16T21:16:41.023-08:00New YearI can not believe that its really 2011. Really?? My little girl will be 4 years old this year . . . that can't be! It was just yesterday that I was pregnant with her. Often times I get sad when thinking about her growing older but then I have to stop and put things into perspective. By that, I mean that there are many, many parents who would love to celebrate watching their children grow and its with that thought that my frown turns to a smile and I say, "thank you God for allowing me yet another year to enjoy my child and watch her grow". What an honor!!<br /><br />You will see from the pics below that we had a very fun, exciting and busy close to 2010 and beginning to 2011. Scott, Isabel and I traveled to TN to spend Christmas in the Great Smoky Mountains with my brother's family and our parents. We had a really great time! We woke Christmas day to a downpour of snow which continued for 48 + hours. It was beautiful and such a special treat for us! We really did have a white Christmas and the time spent with our family was priceless!!<br /><br />Two days after returning from the mountains Scott, Isabel and I boarded a plane for Chicago to visit with his mom and brother for the new year. Our flights were nice and smooth and we enjoyed bringing in the new year in the big city! On that visit we ice skated, had lunch with Bitty Baby at the American Girl store on Michigan Avenue (fabulous experience), visited Greek Town, toured the Lincoln Park Zoo to see the Christmas lights and spent some great quality time with Nan and Uncle Bob. It was a total blast!!<br /><br />And it doesn't stop there!! Two days after returning from Chicago my parents came into town for the weekend of my brother's deacon ordination. Wow! That was incredible. We were able to watch my brother give his testimony in front of the entire congregation before being prayed over by the ordained men of our church. It was soooo special and I am so very proud of the fine man that he has become and the way that he has stepped up to lead his family by example. I love you Lance!!<br /><br />So as you can see, we've been busy but its been great!! Now we are home for a little while, taking it easy and enjoying "family time". We do leave in 4 weeks for our family vacation at Disney World and we are really, really excited about it! This year, Scott and I will celebrate our 10th anniversary and we always said that we would do it with a big trip to Disney. Yay!! It will be so fun and I can't wait to watch Isabel and Claire experience the magic.<br /><br />As well as all of the fun stuff that we have been doing and the places that we have been going, we have also started some new things at home. For instance, I have begun teaching Isabel the books of the Bible. Yes, she is only 3 but never under estimate what children can learn at such an early age. So far, after just one week, she can tell you that, "the first book of the Bible is Genesis", "Jesus had friends Luke 2:52" and "God so loved the world John 3:16". Isn't that great??!! We will add a book of the Bible each week along with a new Bible verse and more words to John 3:16. You know, Scott and I have always prayed that Isabel would have a love and a longing to know God and a genuine desire to study His Word and God has been faithful!! She gets so excited when she learns a new Bible verse and we love to see that in her. We pray that what she sees in us will cause her to long to know Christ. We must be the example to her and discipling her must begin now. Parents have no greater job than that of discipling our children. Wow!! Its a big job but what an honor that God has chosen me to parent this precious little girl for the time that I have her on earth. Thank you God!<br /><br />Enjoy the pics,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPIYQDDXoI/AAAAAAAAAg8/nDrKH13NMgc/s1600/DSCN1285.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPIYQDDXoI/AAAAAAAAAg8/nDrKH13NMgc/s320/DSCN1285.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563010283682881154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPIX-uW6II/AAAAAAAAAg0/GCdaJ6ptn7w/s1600/DSCN1309.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPIX-uW6II/AAAAAAAAAg0/GCdaJ6ptn7w/s320/DSCN1309.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563010279032678530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPIXg623aI/AAAAAAAAAgs/KJXKjKNO434/s1600/DSCN1320.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPD3LxjM9I/AAAAAAAAAe0/jk53fqV7HwQ/s320/DSCN1558.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563005317553533906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDogFXskI/AAAAAAAAAes/iAAjr0AvTdw/s1600/DSCN1547.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDogFXskI/AAAAAAAAAes/iAAjr0AvTdw/s320/DSCN1547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563005065307337282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDYP7MREI/AAAAAAAAAek/JVjCDsXx-qQ/s1600/DSCN1537.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDYP7MREI/AAAAAAAAAek/JVjCDsXx-qQ/s320/DSCN1537.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563004786091770946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDKaZ9B_I/AAAAAAAAAec/zTJq5lMFuio/s1600/DSCN1526.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPDKaZ9B_I/AAAAAAAAAec/zTJq5lMFuio/s320/DSCN1526.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563004548386981874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPC1az65WI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ph60sxKLfnM/s1600/DSCN1663.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPC1az65WI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ph60sxKLfnM/s320/DSCN1663.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563004187718640994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPCeMoj6fI/AAAAAAAAAeM/2-pG6c1D_2A/s1600/DSCN1601.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TTPCeMoj6fI/AAAAAAAAAeM/2-pG6c1D_2A/s320/DSCN1601.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563003788775909874" border="0" /></a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-72687822824898862102010-10-08T20:58:00.000-07:002010-10-08T21:20:52.177-07:00SUYLIts "Show Us Your Life" Friday over at Kelly's blog, www.kellyskornerblog.com, and today is kitchens. I think I barely made this post in time but I wanted to because I love our kitchen which is, like many, where a lot of our daily activities take place. Sooo, enjoy!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_sRC43QlI/AAAAAAAAAdg/cWPnC0kvsY4/s1600/kitchen2+005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_sRC43QlI/AAAAAAAAAdg/cWPnC0kvsY4/s320/kitchen2+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525895045384192594" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is my neat little twig bowl with fresh fruit.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUsEAnCI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/xtTLz1FXcrw/s1600/kitchen2+004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUsEAnCI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/xtTLz1FXcrw/s320/kitchen2+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525894008464776226" border="0" /></a>This is a great, healthy and hearty oatmeal recipe and my little girl loves it . . . . from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld. Good Stuff!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUYZ81nI/AAAAAAAAAdI/bBJLrK2LUbQ/s1600/kitchen2+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUYZ81nI/AAAAAAAAAdI/bBJLrK2LUbQ/s320/kitchen2+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525894003188094578" border="0" /></a>I had to post pics of my great chair covers that my mom made. They are custom and have our initial in each one . . . . love them! Mom is soooo talented.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUGGwRJI/AAAAAAAAAdA/hnPlCyMDAlw/s1600/kitchen2+002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rUGGwRJI/AAAAAAAAAdA/hnPlCyMDAlw/s320/kitchen2+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525893998275740818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rTyrmBqI/AAAAAAAAAc4/VeoZrfJhRuQ/s1600/kitchen2+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_rTyrmBqI/AAAAAAAAAc4/VeoZrfJhRuQ/s320/kitchen2+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525893993061549730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qW9u7aQI/AAAAAAAAAcw/C3nQ6NXZ8Ss/s1600/Kitchen+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qW9u7aQI/AAAAAAAAAcw/C3nQ6NXZ8Ss/s320/Kitchen+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525892948056303874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qWBk7eyI/AAAAAAAAAco/XCaTE31NFCo/s1600/Kitchen+010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qWBk7eyI/AAAAAAAAAco/XCaTE31NFCo/s320/Kitchen+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525892931908238114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qV-QO83I/AAAAAAAAAcg/J-ktWcrHf1s/s1600/Kitchen+004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qV-QO83I/AAAAAAAAAcg/J-ktWcrHf1s/s320/Kitchen+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525892931016127346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qVn-ZSgI/AAAAAAAAAcY/qbbXz7RHVO0/s1600/Kitchen+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qVn-ZSgI/AAAAAAAAAcY/qbbXz7RHVO0/s320/Kitchen+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525892925035727362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qVdcYJLI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/hAlGZ1VKM5o/s1600/Kitchen+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TK_qVdcYJLI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/hAlGZ1VKM5o/s320/Kitchen+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525892922208691378" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous weekend!<br /><br />AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-21380570266008818802010-08-30T12:51:00.000-07:002010-08-30T13:38:49.966-07:00The Simple Things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwTirg2j8I/AAAAAAAAAbw/MDTMbqC5Fbk/s1600/08-30-10+019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwTirg2j8I/AAAAAAAAAbw/MDTMbqC5Fbk/s320/08-30-10+019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511301530511642562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwTiPoeNcI/AAAAAAAAAbo/YKO-8-k7GkM/s1600/08-30-10+055.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwTiPoeNcI/AAAAAAAAAbo/YKO-8-k7GkM/s320/08-30-10+055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511301523027408322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwThij55mI/AAAAAAAAAbg/d36YqjNiw80/s1600/08-30-10+028.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwThij55mI/AAAAAAAAAbg/d36YqjNiw80/s320/08-30-10+028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511301510928655970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwSB517dTI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/aj2rjW-EAMk/s1600/08-30-10+058.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwSB517dTI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/aj2rjW-EAMk/s320/08-30-10+058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511299867910829362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwSAAQPvxI/AAAAAAAAAbI/4jwrpqo2yL8/s1600/08-30-10+044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwSAAQPvxI/AAAAAAAAAbI/4jwrpqo2yL8/s320/08-30-10+044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511299835272085266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwR-g19d-I/AAAAAAAAAbA/wgLOGUrU5jE/s1600/08-30-10+018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwR-g19d-I/AAAAAAAAAbA/wgLOGUrU5jE/s320/08-30-10+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511299809660467170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwR98GoskI/AAAAAAAAAa4/XU2P5uU2BnI/s1600/08-30-10+008.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwR9XenOoI/AAAAAAAAAaw/rOhxc1G9sq8/s1600/08-30-10+006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THwR9XenOoI/AAAAAAAAAaw/rOhxc1G9sq8/s320/08-30-10+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511299789966752386" border="0" /></a><br />We've been having fun . . . lots and lots of fun!<br /><br />The weekend was great, for the most part, for all of us.<br /><br />Friday night was "Girls' Night" for some of the young girls from my church. We try to get together once a month just for some chill time. We all bring food, we eat, we fix each others hair, we give massages, we tell embarrassing stories on ourselves, we eat some more and we just have a really good time. So, I did that on Friday night while Scott and Isabel had a "date night" together at the high school football game. It was a yucky night but all was well when Scott took Isabel shopping for rain boots and a poncho before the game . . . . boy, were they a hit!! She and her daddy stuck it out for the whole game, in the rain, and had a great time. They even dined on pizza and skittles . . . . . now that's what Isabel calls fun!!<br /><br />Saturday morning, Isabel and I woke to the wonderful smell of "panny cakes" that daddy had cooked for us. After breakfast we headed to the farm to feed Mr. Darryl's goats and cows and to go fishing at his pond. By the way, does anyone have any idea just how long a cow's tongue is?? Yeah, well, neither did I until I walked right up to the cow and began to give her a piece of bread. Holy cow (no pun intended) that cow had a long tongue and I was quite grossed out when the slimy thing touched my hand. But no fear, I quickly learned how to lay the slice of bread on the tip of her nose just right so that she could get it with ease. It was quite fun and Isabel had a blast!! Grady, on the other hand (our springer spaniel) wasn't so sure about the farm animals at first but he did warm up pretty quickly and he, too, had a ball. I wasn't so thrilled that he enjoyed walking and rolling around in all of the horse poo that was everywhere. Oh well, he enjoyed it none the less.<br /><br />We also went fishing and though this mommy absolutely despises buying crickets just so that they can be attached to the end of a hook and sacrificed to the fishies, it does do my heart good to watch my precious darling shriek with delight each and every time she reels in a fish. It was great fun and Isabel was thrilled to report to her mimi and poppy, immediately after leaving the farm, that she had "fished better than daddy" because she did, in fact, catch more fish than him. And is it a bit ironic that we snacked on fried fish as we were fishing?? Funny, huh??<br /><br />Anyhoo, friends came over for a visit Saturday afternoon and played in the tent . . . in the living room. They did leave just in time for my ugly stomach bug to show up and torment me with a vengeance until about 4 am Sunday morning. Ugh. It was awful!! Scott and Isabel slept in the guest room as I was up and down, barfing, all night long. At least it didn't last very long and I was still able to cook a delicious roast for Sunday lunch. Lance, Toto and Claire joined us for lunch and after we finished eating we released the lucky crickets that escaped death on Saturday and then it was time for our nap. Oh, the joy of Sunday afternoon naps!!<br /><br />All in all, it ended up being a pretty good weekend!!<br /><br />Today, we've played at the park and the girls are now down for a nap so its nice and quiet . . . . for a little while anyway. But oh, I wouldn't have it ANY OTHER WAY!!! And tomorrow we have a swim date with friends. Yay!!<br /><br />Enjoy the pics (although none are from the farm b/c I totally forgot my camera!!),<br />AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-14855263326790564032010-08-25T06:22:00.000-07:002010-08-25T06:57:26.462-07:00Life . . . . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhN6eQM0I/AAAAAAAAAag/sSXjNdB8Fto/s1600/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+034.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhN6eQM0I/AAAAAAAAAag/sSXjNdB8Fto/s320/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509346242075833154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhNXzvFoI/AAAAAAAAAaY/lrOCp052PEw/s1600/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+032.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhNXzvFoI/AAAAAAAAAaY/lrOCp052PEw/s320/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509346232770696834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhNNMVyAI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/c0w6M7rlYbg/s1600/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhNNMVyAI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/c0w6M7rlYbg/s320/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509346229921105922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhMo3MP6I/AAAAAAAAAaI/LIKb4KJtLB8/s1600/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUhMo3MP6I/AAAAAAAAAaI/LIKb4KJtLB8/s320/Claire+and+Isabel+8-2010+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509346220168724386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUe_BEd30I/AAAAAAAAAaA/j0AkQ7ySCiw/s1600/August+Misc+2010+028.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUe_BEd30I/AAAAAAAAAaA/j0AkQ7ySCiw/s320/August+Misc+2010+028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509343787125432130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd6MoJF9I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/ANm3Rqg7xPk/s1600/August+Misc+2010+024.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd6MoJF9I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/ANm3Rqg7xPk/s320/August+Misc+2010+024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342604816881618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd5gU0OII/AAAAAAAAAZw/FyluqUcdXK4/s1600/August+Misc+2010+021.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd5gU0OII/AAAAAAAAAZw/FyluqUcdXK4/s320/August+Misc+2010+021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342592924661890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd5WJPy1I/AAAAAAAAAZo/78Zt0-PDGGs/s1600/August+Misc+2010+019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd5WJPy1I/AAAAAAAAAZo/78Zt0-PDGGs/s320/August+Misc+2010+019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342590191782738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd400y9PI/AAAAAAAAAZg/hSOkZWfLCOs/s1600/August+Misc+2010+017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd400y9PI/AAAAAAAAAZg/hSOkZWfLCOs/s320/August+Misc+2010+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342581247636722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd4T7ni8I/AAAAAAAAAZY/daVzZNoLNA8/s1600/August+Misc+2010+013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUd4T7ni8I/AAAAAAAAAZY/daVzZNoLNA8/s320/August+Misc+2010+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342572417878978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUc4Ij_vjI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/TxThiMNcfXY/s1600/August+Misc+2010+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/THUc4Ij_vjI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/TxThiMNcfXY/s320/August+Misc+2010+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509341469854383666" border="0" /></a><br />Life is good! We've spent our days playing, feeding the ducks, reading books, learning to write our name (that would be Isabel), having play dates, building tents and just loving the last days of summer. And as you can see from the pics, we've spent a few nights playing in our tent . . . . . in the living room! Fun, fun times and priceless memories. We are looking forward to the cooler weather so that we can put our tent to use in the great outdoors rather than in our living room. Won't that be fun??<br /><br />Scott took me to dinner this past weekend to celebrate my birthday. We went to a local Japanese restaurant for sushi and it was delish. After dinner we headed to Quakes for some yummy frozen custard to top off our date night. Isabel was at my brother's but we ended up having to go get her by 10:00 that night because she was crying for us. Though its a slight inconvenience to drive to Ocean Springs late at night, it is nice to know that she would rather be at home cuddling with mommy and daddy . . . . . . . and I love it!!<br /><br />On our way home from dinner on Saturday we saw the most beautiful rainbow! It was incredible! I was in awe of God's creation, I mean, how in the world can you explain something like a rainbow?? How can anyone deny that there is a God?? I was sad that Isabel wasn't with us to see it but I did take a few pics, which do it no justice at all.<br /><br />My mom will be here in a couple of weeks and I am so excited to get to spend some time with her during the days . . . . . . yay for moms!!<br /><br />And thanks to Shellie for bringing a fabulous birthday dinner including corn on the cob, which Isabel LOVED!! Love you Shellie!!<br /><br />For now, its time for Claire's morning nap, Bible story time with Isabel and then breakfast clean up . . . . . . . so,<br /><br />Have a wonderful day,<br />AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-21820135767581600452010-08-17T18:32:00.000-07:002010-08-17T18:34:33.479-07:00Booked!Yes!! Our 2011 Disney vacay is officially booked . . . . . 2/11 - 2/18 we will be eating with Mickey Mouse and Cinderella and we are so very excited! I absolutely can NOT wait to see Isabel's face and hear her shrills as she sees the incredible and oh so magical sights at Disney World. Now, all we have to do is wait, wait, wait! Isn't that the fun part . . . . ha!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-47107709535785432982010-08-17T07:03:00.000-07:002010-08-17T07:16:24.215-07:00Precious MindsSo last night, I'm sitting in the living room and Isabel walks up to me and says, "mommy!!" while pointing to her panties. She had teeteed in her panties, uh oh! I said, "Isabel, we aren't supposed to teetee in our panties, we are supposed to use the toilet." To which she so sweetly replies, "weeeeellllllll, God wants me to teetee in my panties." Okay, seriously, how was I to keep a straight face?? It was hysterical . . . . . . oh, if I had taken a picture to capture the look on her face as she tried to convince me that God really did want her to teetee in her panties. It was simply adorable. Even more precious than her words, to me, was her heart. She really thought that it would be okay that she had teeteed in her panties if she could get me to believe that it was what God wanted her to do. Yes, I understand that she was "telling a story" and I did explain that to her but the fact that her 2 year old little mind can comprehend that there are things that God does and does not want us to do was, well, is incredible to me. <br /><br />Never underestimate the mind of a child!! They understand much, much more than we give them credit for and there is no better time than the present to teach them about God and what His plan is for our lives. Isabel knows, at 2 years old, that God has a plan for each of us and that we are to do what He instructs us to do . . . . . . even as simple as teeteeing in our panties or on the toilet!<br /><br />Oh, those precious little minds. May we be reminded that they are absorbing everything that we say and do.<br /><br />Have a great Tuesday!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-58532908952155005942010-08-16T06:25:00.000-07:002010-08-16T06:48:31.116-07:00Post of Pics . . . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGlBhjUZU3I/AAAAAAAAAYg/av5cw3Ym8MM/s1600/august+2010+083.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGlBhjUZU3I/AAAAAAAAAYg/av5cw3Ym8MM/s320/august+2010+083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506004064109417330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGlBUgWLhDI/AAAAAAAAAYY/7o2EzthVSkQ/s1600/august+2010+081.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk_j9E1wbI/AAAAAAAAAXg/QyayFE9tHxc/s320/august+2010+032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506001906359976370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk_TQxXOpI/AAAAAAAAAXY/4WzUaXUF3-M/s1600/august+2010+027.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk_TQxXOpI/AAAAAAAAAXY/4WzUaXUF3-M/s320/august+2010+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506001619589216914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk_D-Ain9I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/u1u3rgoalGw/s1600/august+2010+010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk_D-Ain9I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/u1u3rgoalGw/s320/august+2010+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506001356854566866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk-n-51FmI/AAAAAAAAAXI/AQq8-TAY59g/s1600/august+2010+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk-n-51FmI/AAAAAAAAAXI/AQq8-TAY59g/s320/august+2010+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506000876058515042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk-YJIf68I/AAAAAAAAAXA/yg7lRPYx8ic/s1600/august+2010+002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TGk-YJIf68I/AAAAAAAAAXA/yg7lRPYx8ic/s320/august+2010+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506000603926490050" border="0" /></a><br />This post will be mostly pics from our weekend. We had a great time and we enjoyed celebrating Reid's 1st birthday with him . . . . . fun party! We used to call him Baby Reid but we can't do that anymore. Anyhoo, the pics are mostly for my friend Cissy, Reid's mom, so enjoy.<br /><br />Aside from the party, we dinner at Chef Scott's Noodle House on Friday night topped off with some frozen custard and sno-balls from Quakes. On Saturday, before the party, we got started on the "Great Sullivan Home Organization Project" of 2010 . . . . . long overdue and I'm so happy to be on our way to a neatly organized home! Oh, the things that make me happy . . . . . I'm OCD like that. And then we had some great services at church on Sunday. Scott preached at a local church for both services and he enjoyed that as well.<br /><br />Enjoy the pics . . . . . some are of Isabel ready to help her daddy on Saturday morning, some of the party and then some of Isabel and Claire saying the blessing this morning.<br /><br />Have a great Monday!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-81114067413426325962010-08-13T06:54:00.001-07:002010-08-13T07:07:52.233-07:00Many Thanks!While I've already posted this morning, I was struck as I sat here at the computer and heard the sweet voice of my precious 2, almost 3 year old daughter talking to her babies in the living room. I am soooo very thankful for her life, for her health, for her happiness but most of all for my Lord and Savior who allows me to spend these moments with her. I acknowledge the fact that there are so many parents who would give anything to celebrate a 3rd birthday, cheer on as their child "teetees" on the potty, clean yet another mess, comb rats out of hair, comfort a cranky toddler . . . . well, you get what I'm saying. And for all of these seemingly mundane tasks, I say thank you God! Thank you for the breath that you allow me to breathe and for the little eyes that are watching everything that I do . . . . may those eyes see a glimpse of you in ALL that I do and may I be blessed enough to watch as she grows and discovers who you are and the plan that You have for her. Motherhood is such a gift and I am sooooo incredibly thankful for the little hands that are patting me on the leg as I type and the little voice that is begging me to help her poopoo on the potty.<br /><br />Thank you God Almighty for your incredible gift!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-59690797081479904802010-08-13T06:12:00.000-07:002010-08-13T06:26:52.519-07:00The Happenings . . . .Its been a great week this week but I am also glad that today is Friday, even though it is Friday 13th. Why am I paranoid about that? Could it be because my brother and I always watched those horrible horror movies when we were growing up?? We would sneak into the living room (because we didn't have televisions in our rooms) late at night on Friday the 13th with snacks and we would stay up late watching the silly movies. Okay, so it was a little fun, but I now I really don't like Friday, the 13th!! And today has been incredibly yucky with lots of rain, thunder and lightening . . . . ugh! Oh well, its games inside today with 2 precious little girls.<br /><br />So far we've had a good week . . . . . kinda slow but good. Our good friends Cissy and baby Reid came over for a play date on Tuesday and the girls had a great time. While here, we discovered that the Disney site had published the new 2011 rates so we were able to get some quotes on our upcoming trip. We are planning a big vacay to Disney in the Spring with the Ormon family and all of my family . . . . . should be lots of fun. If we can get the right price that is. We'll see! I'm already soooo excited. And then on Thursday we spent the morning at Monkey Joe's with some other great friends and it was a lot of fun. After jumping, we headed next door to Chef Scott's Noodle House. That was our first time there and it was really yummy. I think we may head there for dinner tonight . . . . . yummo!! All in all, its been a great week.<br /><br />My highlight for this week was when I was getting breakfast ready for the girls and I turned around to see Isabel holding Claire's hands and trying to teach her how to say the blessing. It went something like this, "Thank you God, for, for, for, Claire, thank you for blessing, amen". Isn't that just wonderful??!! I love it! I can't even begin to imagine what God has planned for these 2 precious children and I can't wait to see. Soooo exciting!<br /><br />Well, currently, while I type this post Claire is screaming her head off because its almost time for her morning nap. So, I need to run put the sheet back on the crib mattress and let this little blessing get some rest.<br /><br />Happy Friday the 13th to everyone!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-91679985102753106072010-08-02T12:01:00.000-07:002010-08-02T13:21:11.151-07:00Summer!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceCWZ76QI/AAAAAAAAAW4/LCOn_24Ch70/s1600/112.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceCWZ76QI/AAAAAAAAAW4/LCOn_24Ch70/s320/112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500898495579285762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceCCx9yJI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ZUGJfWsaHQE/s1600/101.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceCCx9yJI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ZUGJfWsaHQE/s320/101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500898490311362706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceBnmRqMI/AAAAAAAAAWo/fAFffjzHkMA/s1600/094.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFceBnmRqMI/AAAAAAAAAWo/fAFffjzHkMA/s320/094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500898483014576322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccONzadjI/AAAAAAAAAWg/Rco_eMtCV10/s1600/Beach+2010+162.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccONzadjI/AAAAAAAAAWg/Rco_eMtCV10/s320/Beach+2010+162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500896500405401138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccNvZEbAI/AAAAAAAAAWY/yhpofQI6dho/s1600/Beach+2010+107.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccNvZEbAI/AAAAAAAAAWY/yhpofQI6dho/s320/Beach+2010+107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500896492241841154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccNavGS9I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/SQNp0YY7Lfs/s1600/Beach+2010+091.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccNavGS9I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/SQNp0YY7Lfs/s320/Beach+2010+091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500896486697094098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccM7_cUiI/AAAAAAAAAWI/I3cTThZjhZc/s1600/Beach+2010+036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccM7_cUiI/AAAAAAAAAWI/I3cTThZjhZc/s320/Beach+2010+036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500896478444147234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccMovuDbI/AAAAAAAAAWA/w2M0iabLCas/s1600/Beach+2010+057.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFccMovuDbI/AAAAAAAAAWA/w2M0iabLCas/s320/Beach+2010+057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500896473277926834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFcarOV_xUI/AAAAAAAAAV4/Sx0geVEPhJc/s1600/Beach+2010+045.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/TFcarOV_xUI/AAAAAAAAAV4/Sx0geVEPhJc/s320/Beach+2010+045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500894799743403330" border="0" /></a><br />It has been a fabulous summer so far but where did the time go??!! It doesn't last long enough but we did at least make some great memories.<br /><br />Isabel and I traveled to the lake in June with Toto and Claire to meet mom and Aunt Linda for a few days of "chill time" and it was great. My cousin Staci met us there with her 3 boys and we had a blast tubing, swimming, boating, etc. I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to visit and relax.<br /><br />In July, we went to the beach in Perdido Key for a week with all of my family and oh man, it was wonderful. The weather was gorgeous, the water was breath-taking and we all really enjoyed the time together. While there, we went "goofy golfing", had ice cream and snow balls, shopped, had dinner and even went on our first sail boat ride . . . . fun stuff and pics are below. Not only did we have a great time but we were able to get some great pics, possibly even our Christmas card pic for this year, in the adorable outfits that mom made for the girls. And oh, how blessed are we that my mom is so very talented and giving of her time to make so many incredible outfits for our girls! Thanks mom!!!!!<br /><br />Besides the trips that we have taken, we have also spent our days jumping with friends at Kangarooz, bowling and shopping at Target and swimming.<br /><br />I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to stay at home with Isabel and spend so much quality time with her. She is such an amazing little girl and I don't take one minute with her for granted.<br /><br />Oh, and starting today, we are keeping "Claire Bear" each day for my brother and his wife. Let me just say, life is very busy but oh so fun. Watching Claire and Isabel interact is very entertaining. They adore one another and I just pray that they stay as close and lovey as they are right now.<br /><br />Enjoy the pics and we'll be back soon . . . . . . .Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-23619845667253187342010-06-30T19:12:00.000-07:002010-06-30T19:38:24.786-07:00Hello again!Well, its been a while since my last post but we are very much alive and well here in the Sullivan home!! <br /><br />Since my last post I have done something that I've dreamed about since I was a little girl . . . . I resigned from my part-time job outside of the home so that I can be at home with my precious Isabel full-time. Yes, we did it!! We made that big jump and we are soooo very happy with our decision and I absolutely LOVE being with Isabel every minute of every day. Okay, maybe not EVERY minute, but you get what I'm saying.<br /><br />So, as of today, this is my 3rd week at home with Isabel and let me just say . . . . life is still hectic! We are having a lot of fun but its definitely not a "life of leisure" as some may think. Granted, we are absolutely blessed to have the opportunity for me to be at home and I wouldn't trade it for the world but it really does seem like I am busier now than I was before. Part of that is because we were so excited about me being at home that we packed that first week full of activities with friends and family. My second week at home was spent teaching Isabel's VBS class at our church. That was a lot of fun, a huge blessing and very exhausting. And this week, well, its been a little more low-key but I've been trying the get the house clean and the laundry caught up from being busy my first 2 weeks off! Wow! <br /><br />Again, we are so very fortunate and thankful for the life that God has given us, both in the "life" that we live and the precious that we have the responsibility of caring for . . . . Isabel!<br /><br />And about Isabel, I must share her news for this week. As part of staying home and making sure that God receives the glory for the time that I am allowed to spend with Isabel each day, part of our daily routine is to spend a few moments in Bible study and prayer together each day. And for those of you who are wondering, it is an age appropriate study, sometimes just being a book that we read about God. On Monday, we were reading her book "Tell Me About God" and as I finished I heard her mumbling. I asked, "Isabel, what are you saying?". To which she replied, "mommy, God has a plan for me". Okay, wow! To hear those words from my precious 2 year old daughter's mouth was such a gift from God. Granted, I'm sure she doesn't fully grasp the words that she is saying but isn't it exciting to know that she is learning?? And from this, Scott and I are taking the advice that our pastor offered in one of his sermons and we have begun asking her, "Isabel, what do you think God wants you to be when you grow up?". Do you see the difference in that question and the "usual" question that adults ask children which is, "what do you want to be when you grow up?"? You see, by starting out early and asking what God wants them to be, we are teaching them that yes, God DOES have a plan for them!! Its just so amazing to watch our children grow, learn and discover, especially when they begin to discover that they are God's children, created by Him and for Him and that they have a purpose!!<br /><br />Thank you God for my precious baby girl and for my incredible husband who works so very hard for our family so that I can stay at home and teach my Isabel about you!! Thank you for our life . . . . oh how I love you Lord!<br /><br />More to come and maybe some pics too! Hopefully I will be more faithful to my blog now that I am at home but I'm still in the process of working out our new daily routine!<br /><br />See you soon!!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-36663783690253546732010-02-28T20:09:00.000-08:002010-02-28T20:31:02.127-08:00Yes, We ARE still here!Yes! We are still here and doing quite well. Our computer was down for quite a while and we have just gotten a new one . . . . . its a bit different but I am learning to adjust. Anyhoo, there will be no pics with this post as I haven't gotten any downloaded to the new computer. <div><br /></div><div>Oh, and that's another thing, Scott and I had a nice 3-day get away to the mountains and I, well, WE dropped our camera in the beautiful Laurel Falls that we hiked to see. Yes, that was a bit distressing and as I walked away, totally disgusted that not only had I dropped my beloved camera into the freezing water but all of my pics were ruined, I wondered, "why has this happened?" It was at that very moment that God revealed something to me . . . . . . it didn't really matter that we had ruined our camera and would most definitely be spending money on a new one. It may sound odd for me to say that it didn't matter but really, did it matter?? I mean, there I was, hiking the Smokeys with my husband . . . . . its takes health to be able to that. Health that my husband and I both are fortunate enough to enjoy. Now I'm not saying that either of us is a "picture of perfect health" or anything, just that we are, by the grace of Almighty God, free from delibilitating or life-threatening illness. More importantly, our precious 2 year old was safe at home enjoying some wonderful bonding time with her most beloved Mimi. And she, too, is currently enjoying abundant health. That said, our little camera, in the grand scheme of things, wasn't really that big of a deal after all. So, right there on our hike back down the mountain with a wet and dripping camera, I took a moment to thank God for the abundant blessings in our lives!! And yes, we now have a new camera so not only am I navigating my way through the new computer, I still need to spend some time familiarizing myself with the new camera as well. So, I promise that pics will come, sometime in the near future!</div><div><br /></div><div>There is much, much more to share about our lives and what has been going on since my last post but at present, its almost 10:30 at night and, well, I'm getting a bit sleepy so you'll just have to wait! </div><div><br /></div><div>I will say that much has transpired and much in on the horizon for our little family of 3. All of which we are incredibly thankful for. God has blessed our family and we desire to be a blessing to Him as we continue to seek and serve Him!</div><div><br /></div><div>Its with a thankful heart that I say Good night!</div><div>Angela</div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-51651042984578496242009-09-30T10:32:00.000-07:002009-09-30T11:26:09.436-07:00We are still here!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfwoj8BZI/AAAAAAAAAVw/HUUErM2tttQ/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+139.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387325237135934866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfwoj8BZI/AAAAAAAAAVw/HUUErM2tttQ/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+139.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfbYaZOLI/AAAAAAAAAVo/zi7OvXzN-zY/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+140.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387324872023685298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfbYaZOLI/AAAAAAAAAVo/zi7OvXzN-zY/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+140.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfF6DgZXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/ExuK3fI_zqw/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+144.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387324503097369970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOfF6DgZXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/ExuK3fI_zqw/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+144.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeynpndvI/AAAAAAAAAVY/2QVgjDo-DpY/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+143.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387324171739428594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeynpndvI/AAAAAAAAAVY/2QVgjDo-DpY/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+143.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeiMtzIwI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/siZy0dUyXI4/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+117.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387323889631306498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeiMtzIwI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/siZy0dUyXI4/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+117.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeTXpfmwI/AAAAAAAAAVI/xmIH3ujyPMA/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+106.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387323634868001538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOeTXpfmwI/AAAAAAAAAVI/xmIH3ujyPMA/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+106.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOdf2nwoiI/AAAAAAAAAU4/vBv0ZE8yLG0/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+047.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387322749829030434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOdf2nwoiI/AAAAAAAAAU4/vBv0ZE8yLG0/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+047.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOdOfiBC1I/AAAAAAAAAUw/1xRc-QR_ASE/s1600-h/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387322451573148498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOdOfiBC1I/AAAAAAAAAUw/1xRc-QR_ASE/s320/Random+Pics+-+July+2009+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOcxwiBfoI/AAAAAAAAAUo/Hhr-96zMFSc/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+froggy+pajamas+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387321957920374402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOcxwiBfoI/AAAAAAAAAUo/Hhr-96zMFSc/s320/Isabel%27s+froggy+pajamas+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsObUCedNQI/AAAAAAAAAUg/qB37RDJhLXo/s1600-h/Petting+Zoo+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387320347829548290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsObUCedNQI/AAAAAAAAAUg/qB37RDJhLXo/s320/Petting+Zoo+023.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOa3lcQdFI/AAAAAAAAAUY/VFuXaF5vWcE/s1600-h/Petting+Zoo+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387319858999358546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOa3lcQdFI/AAAAAAAAAUY/VFuXaF5vWcE/s320/Petting+Zoo+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOalJg_NWI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/qxMyb2FRMew/s1600-h/Petting+Zoo+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387319542265361762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOalJg_NWI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/qxMyb2FRMew/s320/Petting+Zoo+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOZpaIma7I/AAAAAAAAAUI/vGyKkKwnUWw/s1600-h/Chicago+2009+-+2+239.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387318515934325682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOZpaIma7I/AAAAAAAAAUI/vGyKkKwnUWw/s320/Chicago+2009+-+2+239.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOZIC36UAI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Iac_QxK5Scg/s1600-h/Chicago+2009+-+2+149.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387317942754627586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOZIC36UAI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Iac_QxK5Scg/s320/Chicago+2009+-+2+149.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOYlE38yuI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9c0Ee-ob6iE/s1600-h/Chicago+2009+-+2+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387317341996239586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOYlE38yuI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9c0Ee-ob6iE/s320/Chicago+2009+-+2+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOYFPTmT6I/AAAAAAAAATw/OlyLAOrh4aI/s1600-h/Chicago+2009+-+1+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387316795040747426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SsOYFPTmT6I/AAAAAAAAATw/OlyLAOrh4aI/s320/Chicago+2009+-+1+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Yes, we are still here and are doing well!! It was a very busy summer but we had a lot of fun. Now we are welcoming the fall and enjoying the ever so slightly cool weather . . . . . what a blessing.<br /></div><div>Since my last post we have . . . . . . . said good-bye to a wonderful uncle who lost his battle with alzheimer's, watched with smiles as Isabel began "school" for a few hours each day, traveled to Chicago, laughed as Isabel milked a cow, began the daunting task of potty training, started a new 2 year old class at church on Wednesday night, began a ladies Bible study on Wednesday night, started aerobics, spent some "girl time" while daddy was on a golfing vacay with Lance and Poppy and so on and so on. We've had a lot of fun!!<br /></div><div>I promise to post again soon . . . . . . . for now, enjoy a few pics!<br /></div><div>Later,</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-28650653210796034962009-07-22T11:13:00.000-07:002009-07-22T11:24:03.543-07:00A new sandwichI just have to share my new sandwich idea with everyone, although I'm quite sure its not original. As a wife and mother, I have the nutritional health of my family in my hands and I take is very seriously. I am the one who does the food shopping and preparation for my family and because the are going to eat what I buy and prepare, I am always looking for new ways to prepare healthy, nutritious and balanced meals. Isabel is a really good and healthy eater and I sincerely hope that I have given her a decent start in life as far as her health is concerned. On that note, I "created" a sandwich yesterday that was REALLY delish! First, I made a homemade avocado spread, put that on 2 slices of 100% whole grain, whole wheat bread and topped it with 2 slices of fresh tomato and a few slices of fresh cucumber. Yummy!! It was very good and refreshing and healthy. I've listed the avocado spread recipe below. Try it and enjoy.<br /><br />Easy Avocado Spread<br /><br />3 ripe avocados (a super food), peeled and mashed with a fork<br />2 tbsp minced garlic (great for the body)<br />a handfull of grape tomatoes, quartered<br />4 tbsp tahini (very nutritious)<br />a dollop of sour cream<br />a dash of lemon juice<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Just mix it all together and enjoy as a sandwich spread or as a dip with fresh veggies. We also ate it with organic blue tortilla chips. Its REALLY yummy and very healthy!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-82343907490597143412009-07-22T09:18:00.000-07:002009-07-22T10:52:19.972-07:00Update!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdQkntDj4I/AAAAAAAAATo/WlX52afWSzc/s1600-h/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361342471471337346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdQkntDj4I/AAAAAAAAATo/WlX52afWSzc/s320/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+009.jpg" border="0" /></a> Zeke taking a ride!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdPgJKo81I/AAAAAAAAATg/W4aNIfjz0TI/s1600-h/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361341295042818898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdPgJKo81I/AAAAAAAAATg/W4aNIfjz0TI/s320/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdPRsgJAgI/AAAAAAAAATY/O-pBq6eh-S4/s1600-h/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361341046830203394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdPRsgJAgI/AAAAAAAAATY/O-pBq6eh-S4/s320/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdO6PPGCeI/AAAAAAAAATQ/toIMVhcREDo/s1600-h/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361340643837086178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdO6PPGCeI/AAAAAAAAATQ/toIMVhcREDo/s320/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isabel playing dress up while mommy was cleaning out the closet.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdOfDmJHNI/AAAAAAAAATI/oE7p9iZ3Mkk/s1600-h/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361340176856063186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdOfDmJHNI/AAAAAAAAATI/oE7p9iZ3Mkk/s320/Isabel+playing+dress+up!!+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdN9_860UI/AAAAAAAAATA/NWY7e7emDio/s1600-h/July+4th+2009+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361339608942170434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdN9_860UI/AAAAAAAAATA/NWY7e7emDio/s320/July+4th+2009+031.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bubbles!!!!!!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdNdh4wOrI/AAAAAAAAAS4/BlfrhcbCrcY/s1600-h/July+4th+2009+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361339051115821746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdNdh4wOrI/AAAAAAAAAS4/BlfrhcbCrcY/s320/July+4th+2009+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdMpaubXFI/AAAAAAAAASw/-QvF1Vh-deE/s1600-h/July+4th+2009+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361338155840265298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdMpaubXFI/AAAAAAAAASw/-QvF1Vh-deE/s320/July+4th+2009+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isabel and Mimi!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdMc2Xj8jI/AAAAAAAAASo/ST0GoGQQM3U/s1600-h/July+4th+2009+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361337939922252338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdMc2Xj8jI/AAAAAAAAASo/ST0GoGQQM3U/s320/July+4th+2009+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> July 4th, on the way to a cookout with friends at the beach and fireworks.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdL62HncVI/AAAAAAAAASg/tcDBr2aRe78/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+137.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361337355739820370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdL62HncVI/AAAAAAAAASg/tcDBr2aRe78/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+137.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdLqUOQ0SI/AAAAAAAAASY/wISahKQQ7rw/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+147.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361337071762985250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdLqUOQ0SI/AAAAAAAAASY/wISahKQQ7rw/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+147.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdLK9ahYCI/AAAAAAAAASQ/av0seCCqYXo/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+129.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361336533064441890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdLK9ahYCI/AAAAAAAAASQ/av0seCCqYXo/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+129.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdKCwJPkYI/AAAAAAAAASI/BKO-Yn4ivZY/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+126.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361335292551729538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdKCwJPkYI/AAAAAAAAASI/BKO-Yn4ivZY/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+126.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdJqz6nyQI/AAAAAAAAASA/WQwj4dpCK-o/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+119.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361334881247283458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdJqz6nyQI/AAAAAAAAASA/WQwj4dpCK-o/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+119.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdIxBugsTI/AAAAAAAAAR4/2PTjg6nspUg/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+099.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361333888522170674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdIxBugsTI/AAAAAAAAAR4/2PTjg6nspUg/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+099.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdISl6gk5I/AAAAAAAAARw/QB4QuZHMBT0/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+096.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361333365660226450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdISl6gk5I/AAAAAAAAARw/QB4QuZHMBT0/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+096.jpg" border="0" /></a> Chillin at the lake with Poppy.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHx7qu8MI/AAAAAAAAARo/MT0gSMiX3T8/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+065.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361332804563955906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHx7qu8MI/AAAAAAAAARo/MT0gSMiX3T8/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+065.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cheeeeeese!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHklQGMmI/AAAAAAAAARg/dk7-4u5zhs8/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+051.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361332575208354402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHklQGMmI/AAAAAAAAARg/dk7-4u5zhs8/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+051.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ready for dinner after a long day on the water.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHEuwVbpI/AAAAAAAAARY/7bSTgTZJhzc/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361332028003675794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdHEuwVbpI/AAAAAAAAARY/7bSTgTZJhzc/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+049.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love this pic . . . . . . "hmmmm, a new book!"<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdFaLfIxEI/AAAAAAAAARQ/AX58zyI0uho/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361330197470168130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdFaLfIxEI/AAAAAAAAARQ/AX58zyI0uho/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+041.jpg" border="0" /></a> Reading with Poppy!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdExPy-dgI/AAAAAAAAARI/0eS_DONFH7s/s1600-h/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361329494252484098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmdExPy-dgI/AAAAAAAAARI/0eS_DONFH7s/s320/Lake+Reunion+-+2009+027.jpg" border="0" /></a> She LOVED the tube and screamed when we got off!<br /><br /><div>Its been a pretty busy summer so far . . . . . I can't believe we are almost to the end of July. We have had a lot of fun and are continuing to enjoy the beautiful blessing of summertime. While it is often waaaaay too hot down here in the South, nothing is better than a summertime cook-out with family and friends! And we have had several . . . . . .so much fun!!<br /><br /></div><div>A few quick updates . . . . . . . Adrianna had her surgery on Monday to remove her tumor and so far, she is doing okay. She was to be in a medically-induced coma for 3 days because of the pain and then hopefully she'll start the road to recovery which will include more radiation and treatment. I continue to pray for healing for precious Adrianna. Along those lines, mom and I attended a benefit auction for Adrianna in Franklinton, LA last Friday. We went in support of my friend Kristi (our pastor's wife who organized the whole event) and though we were interested in seeing the many items to be auctioned we had no plans of making any major purchases. Well, can I just say that my mom, of all people, bid on and purchased a 14 week old maltese puppy that she has named Zeke!! He is the cutest, sweetest little thing. She has wanted one since we bought our first one in 2003 and I guess the timing was right! Soooo, not only did we leave the auction with an adorable little puppy but my mom also made a pretty decent contribution to the "Angels for Adrianna" fund! It was a good night!! ;0)<br /><br /></div><div>On another note, Scott, Isabel and I are flying to Chicago next month to visit with Scott's brother. While we are very excited about the trip, I am getting a little anxious and nervous. To be honest, I have never loved flying and now I am getting on a plane with my adorable little, strong-willed 20 month old. Oh Lord, please help us all!! Any suggestions on making the trip go as smoothly as possible?? Sheeeesh!<br /><br /></div><div>And about Isabel, what is she up to these days?? Well, she will be 20 months old on the 27th and she is quite the firecracker! She LOVES to say "stop" and I am trying to put a STOP to that. She has amazingly figured out how to unlock and work Toto and Lance's Iphones . . . . . . how can she do that? She is a little fish when we swim and likes to jump in and go under water, whoa! She LOVES for her daddy to put her to sleep at night. She eats TONS of cottage cheese and that is the best way to hide stuff that she doesn't like, not that there is much that she won't eat. She has taken to sleeping with mommy and daddy which doesn't bother either of us but we both know that its a bad habit. What to do?? She would live outdoors if we would allow it and she loves to swing. Her daddy bought her a baby stroller for her dolls and she told him all day that day, "tank you daddy, stroller." How sweet is that?? She adores her baby dolls and takes very good care of them and is quick to let me know to "shhhh" when they are napping. Oh, I could go on forever . . . . . Oh yeah, one last thing, she really likes to read Bible stories from her Bible story Bible and she loves to dance! I love that little girl!<br /><br /></div><div>I've included a variety of pics from different events . . . . . . Enjoy!!<br /><br /></div><div>Later,</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-33579863028526312862009-07-17T06:39:00.000-07:002009-07-17T07:21:43.299-07:00Show us where you Live Friday!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCG9VZqPII/AAAAAAAAARA/ONM_a4Vkbk0/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359431944845802626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCG9VZqPII/AAAAAAAAARA/ONM_a4Vkbk0/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> The were some delicious frosted sugar cookies that<br /> we gave as treats with a note attached that said,<br /> "Thank you for coming to my party, your friend, Isabel".<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGyOQKNwI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/aEFkxw35fBI/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359431753948346114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGyOQKNwI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/aEFkxw35fBI/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> Treat bags for the little guests.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGkotTWhI/AAAAAAAAAQw/FhIaShlvfoM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359431520531733010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGkotTWhI/AAAAAAAAAQw/FhIaShlvfoM/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGTI4G30I/AAAAAAAAAQo/cbj4-Fmj3bs/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359431219929341762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCGTI4G30I/AAAAAAAAAQo/cbj4-Fmj3bs/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+009.jpg" border="0" /></a> The theme was bunny rabbits, which we love</div><div> and these were yummy little frosted cakelettes.<br /></div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCF_4gf-EI/AAAAAAAAAQg/H8uljXGXpHw/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359430889117841474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCF_4gf-EI/AAAAAAAAAQg/H8uljXGXpHw/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCFGhex0ZI/AAAAAAAAAQY/gitN9WHW_m8/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359429903684063634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCFGhex0ZI/AAAAAAAAAQY/gitN9WHW_m8/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+016.jpg" border="0" /></a> The table of sweets!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCE3zUJzvI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/I7QBVRxzGKY/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359429650773298930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCE3zUJzvI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/I7QBVRxzGKY/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+024.jpg" border="0" /></a> The birthday girl with her birthday dress!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEnN2C69I/AAAAAAAAAQI/kstUvyOYdPQ/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359429365836999634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEnN2C69I/AAAAAAAAAQI/kstUvyOYdPQ/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEXiYVzpI/AAAAAAAAAQA/bPWlQ2q-9pk/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359429096471645842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEXiYVzpI/AAAAAAAAAQA/bPWlQ2q-9pk/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+028.jpg" border="0" /></a> More food!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEHVCB1oI/AAAAAAAAAP4/AgygKXLqLLU/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359428818010494594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCEHVCB1oI/AAAAAAAAAP4/AgygKXLqLLU/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+026.jpg" border="0" /></a> Daddy grilling burgers as Poppy and Uncle Lance</div><div> supervise.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCD14rEI0I/AAAAAAAAAPw/c_T7A8LXES4/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359428518340207426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCD14rEI0I/AAAAAAAAAPw/c_T7A8LXES4/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+032.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isabel's little cake to dig into!! That was fun!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCDmoKZ7rI/AAAAAAAAAPo/coPphI3LFVU/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359428256210218674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCDmoKZ7rI/AAAAAAAAAPo/coPphI3LFVU/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+049.jpg" border="0" /></a> Kids taking turns of the swing.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCDTlXGgJI/AAAAAAAAAPg/VICTC-5Lzqk/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+063.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359427929040650386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCDTlXGgJI/AAAAAAAAAPg/VICTC-5Lzqk/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+063.jpg" border="0" /></a> The fun part!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCC3TaF9BI/AAAAAAAAAPY/KO3mGl2_MmM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+070.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359427443185021970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCC3TaF9BI/AAAAAAAAAPY/KO3mGl2_MmM/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+070.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCCidOA6gI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/Zbog1Th0u6Q/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+072.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359427085041461762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCCidOA6gI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/Zbog1Th0u6Q/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+072.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCCTOGZmlI/AAAAAAAAAPI/QWgk1hv2hLc/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359426823284955730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SmCCTOGZmlI/AAAAAAAAAPI/QWgk1hv2hLc/s320/Isabel%27s+1st+birthday!+057.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Kelly is still doing her "tour" over at <a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/">http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/</a> and this Friday is Children's Parties. I decided to jump in on this one because I just loved celebrating Isabel's 1st birthday. And can you believe that she will be 2 in ONLY 4 months. I just can NOT understand how that happens?? Make the time slow down.<br /><br /></div><div>Well, I've included some pics from Isabel's party. It was just a family/friend get together at home but she had a ball!! I'm not sure what we are going to do this year. I was thinking about having her party at the beach park so the kids could have tons to do BUT, her birthday is in November and though we live on the Coast, SOMETIMES its chilly in November. Then again, we are wanting to get Isabel a swingset for her birthday so wouldn't it be fun to have it at home and surprise her with the swingset out back?? Any suggestions??</div><div> </div><div>Have a great weekend!!</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-86149657317008652652009-06-30T06:32:00.001-07:002009-06-30T06:56:58.395-07:00Master Bedroom<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWiU4scNI/AAAAAAAAAPA/M2VGQ3Ntipw/s1600-h/Master+Bedroom+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353115886061121746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWiU4scNI/AAAAAAAAAPA/M2VGQ3Ntipw/s320/Master+Bedroom+001.jpg" border="0" /></a>Entrance to our bedroom.<br /><br /><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWVQ5S5kI/AAAAAAAAAO4/Oclp1RdzcAY/s1600-h/Master+Bedroom+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353115661651600962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWVQ5S5kI/AAAAAAAAAO4/Oclp1RdzcAY/s320/Master+Bedroom+004.jpg" border="0" /></a>You can see the french doors in the background. There is a sitting/library area before you enter our bedroom. We turned it into a "playroom" for Isabel and she loves it. Its really great, especially for those mornings when we wakes really early b/c we can lay in the bed while she plays right next to us!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWDMdq2DI/AAAAAAAAAOw/GT3OzYNWdkw/s1600-h/Master+Bedroom+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353115351224342578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoWDMdq2DI/AAAAAAAAAOw/GT3OzYNWdkw/s320/Master+Bedroom+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> The door you see in the entrance to our his/her walk-in closet. There is also a closet entrance from the bathroom too.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoVwLxbNII/AAAAAAAAAOo/m4ku4t4EcKI/s1600-h/Master+Bedroom+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353115024621253762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoVwLxbNII/AAAAAAAAAOo/m4ku4t4EcKI/s320/Master+Bedroom+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoVJKcZ1xI/AAAAAAAAAOg/RMwF_TjcvqE/s1600-h/Master+Bedroom+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353114354249750290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SkoVJKcZ1xI/AAAAAAAAAOg/RMwF_TjcvqE/s320/Master+Bedroom+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> Looking into the bathroom, that is Scott's "side" that you see. The picture on the wall is our wedding invitation that everyone signed at our reception . . . . . it got wet during Katrina and you can still see the water line along the bottom but its still a treasure!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Okay, so its not Friday but I'm still joining in on the "Tour of Homes" at <a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/">http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/</a>. Last Friday was Master Bedroom day and since we were vacationing at the lake, I'm getting in on the tour a little late. Anyhoo, this is our master bedroom and we really like it. It is our special retreat from the world!! Thanks to my wonderful hubby for always giving me the freedom to decorate our home however I choose, he's just cool like that.<br /><br /></div><div>Have a great day!<br /><br /></div><div>BTW, I'll update with pics from our lake trip a little later!</div><div><br /> </div><div>Toodles,</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-75836743694204715452009-06-22T09:04:00.000-07:002009-06-22T09:47:40.908-07:00Father's Day for a Fabulous Father!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-0itWGKKI/AAAAAAAAAOY/jQqHKSG6mKA/s1600-h/Beach+1+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350193390720264354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-0itWGKKI/AAAAAAAAAOY/jQqHKSG6mKA/s320/Beach+1+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-0Hpwn9WI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/6DZpFpVVQsM/s1600-h/Beach+1+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350192925901321570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-0Hpwn9WI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/6DZpFpVVQsM/s320/Beach+1+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-z3pD872I/AAAAAAAAAOI/viDNrK__jSI/s1600-h/Beach+1+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350192650836045666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-z3pD872I/AAAAAAAAAOI/viDNrK__jSI/s320/Beach+1+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-zkXJFi3I/AAAAAAAAAOA/nAXtEEx0ULs/s1600-h/Beach+1+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350192319608228722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-zkXJFi3I/AAAAAAAAAOA/nAXtEEx0ULs/s320/Beach+1+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-zSI7FuRI/AAAAAAAAAN4/qsA2WmE4t-8/s1600-h/Beach+1+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350192006553778450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-zSI7FuRI/AAAAAAAAAN4/qsA2WmE4t-8/s320/Beach+1+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yvy9MB5I/AAAAAAAAANw/6xRkMLeLjxI/s1600-h/Beach+1+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350191416541448082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yvy9MB5I/AAAAAAAAANw/6xRkMLeLjxI/s320/Beach+1+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yfLsfsZI/AAAAAAAAANo/J7xREPA16Bg/s1600-h/Beach+1+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350191131124543890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yfLsfsZI/AAAAAAAAANo/J7xREPA16Bg/s320/Beach+1+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yJJ5wcoI/AAAAAAAAANg/gTgvoxjDG1A/s1600-h/Beach+1+052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350190752686174850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-yJJ5wcoI/AAAAAAAAANg/gTgvoxjDG1A/s320/Beach+1+052.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xvLhQNwI/AAAAAAAAANY/7JIXT-wEY-o/s1600-h/Beach+1+060.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350190306443671298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xvLhQNwI/AAAAAAAAANY/7JIXT-wEY-o/s320/Beach+1+060.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xg_EDCXI/AAAAAAAAANQ/Y84akNkvXRk/s1600-h/Beach+1+066.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350190062581778802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xg_EDCXI/AAAAAAAAANQ/Y84akNkvXRk/s320/Beach+1+066.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xK4FBJ-I/AAAAAAAAANI/639F_IAaV_Q/s1600-h/Beach+2+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350189682749679586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-xK4FBJ-I/AAAAAAAAANI/639F_IAaV_Q/s320/Beach+2+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-w3c31ALI/AAAAAAAAANA/EmLmjF9duzU/s1600-h/Beach+2+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350189349029085362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-w3c31ALI/AAAAAAAAANA/EmLmjF9duzU/s320/Beach+2+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-wYiW4YkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/EFuN8IqQAN8/s1600-h/Beach+2+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350188817925562946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-wYiW4YkI/AAAAAAAAAM4/EFuN8IqQAN8/s320/Beach+2+030.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-wKaWhZJI/AAAAAAAAAMw/7jmTsMxKMoA/s1600-h/Beach+2+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350188575258403986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-wKaWhZJI/AAAAAAAAAMw/7jmTsMxKMoA/s320/Beach+2+041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-v6nK-fhI/AAAAAAAAAMo/NteKvbW-L4M/s1600-h/Beach+2+043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350188303821733394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-v6nK-fhI/AAAAAAAAAMo/NteKvbW-L4M/s320/Beach+2+043.jpg" border="0" /></a> Totally pooped on our way home from the beach!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-vk3qqw1I/AAAAAAAAAMg/6L-0Pe7xakY/s1600-h/Father%27s+Day+09+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350187930292503378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-vk3qqw1I/AAAAAAAAAMg/6L-0Pe7xakY/s320/Father%27s+Day+09+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> My 2 lovies!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-u4qFC4TI/AAAAAAAAAMY/8Y3_1y6nTgo/s1600-h/Father%27s+Day+09+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350187170730795314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sj-u4qFC4TI/AAAAAAAAAMY/8Y3_1y6nTgo/s320/Father%27s+Day+09+004.jpg" border="0" /></a> Helping daddy unwrap his gifts!<br /><br /><br /><div>Yesterday was Scott's 2nd Father's Day and I think it was pretty good for him. He says that he is blessed but I have to tell you that Isabel and I are pretty darn fortunate to have him in our lives. I just love how Isabel adores her daddy and because of that, I am incredibly thankful that she has such an amazing role model in her daddy. He loves her, nurtures her, plays with her and makes sure that we spend time as a family in Bible study and prayer . . . . . . how awesome is that? I love that man!<br /><br /></div><div>This weekend we took a quick trip to the beach, just the 3 of us, and we had a wonderful time. It was just nice to get away, relax and enjoy the blessing of family that we have been given. We swam, played in the sand, had dinner, went to the ice cream parlor, jumped on the bed and danced, slept late, had breakfast in bed, shopped, ate some more and swam some more . . . . what more could you ask for? Thanks to my sweeite for planning a special family getaway for us, we love you!<br /><br /></div><div>This week we leave for Lake Martin for some more fabulous family time and we are looking very forward to it! I'll be sure to post some pics from the trip as soon as we get back!<br /><br /></div><div>For now, have a great day, stay cool and enjoy the blessing of summer!</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-66963357064961157592009-06-18T09:13:00.000-07:002009-06-18T11:11:52.448-07:00Still here!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqC9Vm72_I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/bhpyY-ADuiU/s1600-h/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348731497739967474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqC9Vm72_I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/bhpyY-ADuiU/s320/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqCsu9XefI/AAAAAAAAAMI/CVNOrResgao/s1600-h/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348731212487162354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqCsu9XefI/AAAAAAAAAMI/CVNOrResgao/s320/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqAfi3ZerI/AAAAAAAAAMA/fm7mDc8EeKQ/s1600-h/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348728786879347378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjqAfi3ZerI/AAAAAAAAAMA/fm7mDc8EeKQ/s320/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjpplrbLZvI/AAAAAAAAAL4/ntfXssjMo1g/s1600-h/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348703603488679666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SjpplrbLZvI/AAAAAAAAAL4/ntfXssjMo1g/s320/Isabel+-+garden+and+cheese+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We are still here and trucking along just fine. We are staying busy this summer and so far, we are loving it. </div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>We took Isabel to the Exploreum in Mobile a couple of weekends ago with some friends and their 2 little ones and we loved it . . . . much fun! We also had a birthday party that day that included a slide into a kiddie pool . . . . ofcourse she loved that as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Last weekend Isabel had a pizza party for some of her friends and they all had a blast! We also had a wedding, a baby shower, a swimming party and a date with friends and their daughter for some Japanese Hibachi . . . . yum, yum. </div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>This weekend we are heading to the beach for a quick trip and then its off to the lake for a family reunion, fun times!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div>So far, it appears that Isabel is quite the fish when it comes to swimming in the "big pool"! She loves it and we are looking forward to this summer at the lake with her. Like I said, we are staying busy and loving every minute of it!</div></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Oh, and we've also had fun growing vegetables in our garden and letting Isabel pick and wash them for me to cook. Its fun for all of us!!! <div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I hope you all are enjoying your summer as well!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Take care,</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-39017535018622742922009-06-03T10:25:00.000-07:002009-07-08T18:35:22.862-07:00Thankful!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sia2C3zQSYI/AAAAAAAAALw/n1xDY7wOGoM/s1600-h/Isabel+-+Saturday+at+the+park+with+cousins+041809+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343158168376592770" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sia2C3zQSYI/AAAAAAAAALw/n1xDY7wOGoM/s320/Isabel+-+Saturday+at+the+park+with+cousins+041809+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Today, I am thankful. Thankful for a God who saved me, who snatched me from eternal damnation by covering me with His grace and mercy. Thank you, God, for blessing me with life eternal with you. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am thankful for a loving husband who was persistent in his pursuit of what he knew God's plan for his life was . . . . . a life married to me, a life that I had not envisioned. Scott, thank you for not giving up on me and for loving me so incredibly.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am thankful for my precious, healthy, active and loving baby girl who said to me last night, "I luu loo darlin". She is such an amazing blessing in our lives and I am so very thankful that God has entrusted me with the responsibility and the opportunity of raising her, teaching her, and modeling Christ to her. Isabel, thank you for the joy and happiness that you bring to our lives day in and day out!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am thankful for my family . . . . . a mom who is my best friend, who loves tremendously and gives so very much of herself to all that she cares about. I am thankful for a father who is and always has been true to himself and a wonderful example of how to stand for what is right. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am thankful for my brother and his wife who love my daughter and desire to spend time with her, investing in her life. And I am also thankful for the precious life that is growing inside of my sister-in-law . . . . . isn't God great!<br /><br />I am thankful for Scott's family who are all very loving and supportive. They love Isabel and enjoy watching her grow. It is so helpful and encouraging to be surrounded by a caring family.<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am thankful for the health and happines of my family and for all of our wonder friends!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>There is so much to be thankful for, I could go on forever . . . . . . . I just needed to stop for a moment and remember all that I have been given and to give praise to God Almighty for His incredible blessings!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Loving my life,</div><br /><div>Angela</div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-6038131778213458002009-05-29T06:42:00.000-07:002009-05-29T07:26:56.151-07:00Tour of Homes!<a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_uMgef9FI/AAAAAAAAALo/TCu9H6b3XYs/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341249581728396370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_uMgef9FI/AAAAAAAAALo/TCu9H6b3XYs/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+021.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_t8UtkecI/AAAAAAAAALg/ikvmfO5r8rM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341249303692474818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_t8UtkecI/AAAAAAAAALg/ikvmfO5r8rM/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_txS657SI/AAAAAAAAALY/DiZMBJ80sGo/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341249114232974626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_txS657SI/AAAAAAAAALY/DiZMBJ80sGo/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+008.jpg" border="0" /></a> My mom made this lamp . . . . . isn't it adorable!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_tdbHndQI/AAAAAAAAALQ/CMBJzOqiUPA/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341248772836390146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_tdbHndQI/AAAAAAAAALQ/CMBJzOqiUPA/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+012.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the rocking horse that caused the busted lip, she still loves it though!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_tEopyowI/AAAAAAAAALI/s0_s3aEHYsA/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341248346972660482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_tEopyowI/AAAAAAAAALI/s0_s3aEHYsA/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_su1oMgFI/AAAAAAAAALA/aqZRh7RDNuQ/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341247972498505810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_su1oMgFI/AAAAAAAAALA/aqZRh7RDNuQ/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_saq3gr2I/AAAAAAAAAK4/sbqRvDuMk0E/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341247626012569442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_saq3gr2I/AAAAAAAAAK4/sbqRvDuMk0E/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_sKEyyAwI/AAAAAAAAAKw/0UH9DBjE5RE/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341247340914279170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_sKEyyAwI/AAAAAAAAAKw/0UH9DBjE5RE/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Isabel loves her "babies"!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_r3WUYG8I/AAAAAAAAAKo/cCwynhl9eBg/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341247019201076162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_r3WUYG8I/AAAAAAAAAKo/cCwynhl9eBg/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_rdbnlo0I/AAAAAAAAAKg/YJb5quO0Q-0/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341246573947233090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_rdbnlo0I/AAAAAAAAAKg/YJb5quO0Q-0/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_q_SGAMsI/AAAAAAAAAKY/TxBN5Tts6Ew/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341246055994372802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_q_SGAMsI/AAAAAAAAAKY/TxBN5Tts6Ew/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qtoErn3I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/bkhpkZL7BsM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341245752656764786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qtoErn3I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/bkhpkZL7BsM/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+028.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qeWcMjHI/AAAAAAAAAKI/2ml0m7OEtIE/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341245490225515634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qeWcMjHI/AAAAAAAAAKI/2ml0m7OEtIE/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qSIu3DRI/AAAAAAAAAKA/h04TZTdVWwQ/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341245280387271954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qSIu3DRI/AAAAAAAAAKA/h04TZTdVWwQ/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qEeY7lfI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/PHaRrmeVDa0/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341245045682705906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_qEeY7lfI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/PHaRrmeVDa0/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+031.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_pzYI5LoI/AAAAAAAAAJw/gjqvDWue0fU/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+034.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341244751947050626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_pzYI5LoI/AAAAAAAAAJw/gjqvDWue0fU/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+034.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_pPUgZCKI/AAAAAAAAAJo/WYc2XHmMnEM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+040.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341244132496574626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_pPUgZCKI/AAAAAAAAAJo/WYc2XHmMnEM/s320/Isabel%27s+nursery+040.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is what we often find in Isabel's room.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sh_oiKhUv4I/AAAAAAAAAJY/s9w0ZZnDSlQ/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+nursery+021.jpg"></a><div>Its show us where you live Friday at Kelly's place (<a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/">www.kellyskornerblog.com</a>) and today's room is the nursery. I just love Isabel's nursery and so far, she seems to love it too!! Its almost exactly what I had envisioned and it has always been so very peaceful.<br /><br /><br /></div><div>I will NEVER forget the very first time that I nursed Isabel in her room after coming home from the hospital. I sat in the green chair, turned on her lullabies and prayed over her while she nursed, for the very first time at her own home and in her room. It was incredible and is a very cherished memory!! I remember feeling completely overwhelmed by the anount of love that I felt for my precious daughter. Thank you, God, for blessing us so abundantly!<br /><br /><br /></div><div>I've included quite a few pics because I also wanted to show off some of the clothes that my mom has made for Isabel. Yes, she sews and is very talented and, no, I don't very often have to buy ANYTHING for Isabel . . . . . we are very fortunate to have Mimi!<br /><br /><br /></div><div>Enjoy the pics and see you next Friday!</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-18526579444627800462009-05-22T08:53:00.000-07:002009-05-22T09:19:18.905-07:00Those dreaded words!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbPOEhdt8I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/5ciMqxFtiJw/s1600-h/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338682248933521346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbPOEhdt8I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/5ciMqxFtiJw/s320/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+036.jpg" border="0" /></a>Can you tell that she loved her sausage biscuit? . . . . . . a Saturday morning treat!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbPAQJyoyI/AAAAAAAAAJI/hizecKGuTh4/s1600-h/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338682011537285922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbPAQJyoyI/AAAAAAAAAJI/hizecKGuTh4/s320/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOzNtEz9I/AAAAAAAAAJA/dGwU0xUypZ8/s1600-h/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338681787541671890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOzNtEz9I/AAAAAAAAAJA/dGwU0xUypZ8/s320/Isabel+-+NOLA+0509+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOjuJpevI/AAAAAAAAAI4/oPnPnUueoDM/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338681521373543154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOjuJpevI/AAAAAAAAAI4/oPnPnUueoDM/s320/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOXKTrP2I/AAAAAAAAAIw/TQGYcInmpC4/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338681305593495394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOXKTrP2I/AAAAAAAAAIw/TQGYcInmpC4/s320/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOHLB5UzI/AAAAAAAAAIo/OhDsSLxtNCw/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338681030909449010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbOHLB5UzI/AAAAAAAAAIo/OhDsSLxtNCw/s320/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+017.jpg" border="0" /></a> So very unhappy about having to get off of daddy's bike!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbN7mbzPVI/AAAAAAAAAIg/Mv9fAp-bQOo/s1600-h/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338680832107429202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/ShbN7mbzPVI/AAAAAAAAAIg/Mv9fAp-bQOo/s320/Isabel%27s+first+bike+ride+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, she did it! I went to pick Isabel up from "school" yesterday and what did the teacher tell me? Yes, she bit a child. Apparently they were fighting over a book and Isabel decided to get what she wanted, one way or another. Needless to say, I was devastated. She's not even there very long . . . . . can't they just all get along? And I know, its not really that big of a deal and no blood was shed but when you start to see the true sin nature coming out of your precious little girl, its just a little heart-breaking. I mean, we try so hard to protect our children and to teach them to love and respect all people and then they go off and bite their friend because they aren't getting what they want. Oh geeez, the joys and trials and ups and downs of parenting. I did make sure that Isabel's teacher made her apologize when the incident occured and before we left, Isabel apologized to her teacher and told her that she loved her. Now, how do I teach Isabel to really love people and to have a heart of compassion? </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Aside from that, its been a pretty good week. We took Isabel out for her first bike ride and she loved it. You'll notice from the pics that she was not very happy about having to get off. She would have ridden for hours I believe!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We are looking very forward to a calm and relaxing weekend at home and I hope we have some great weather for this Memorial holiday. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>I've also included a few pics from our visit to Scott's mom's in New Orleans last weekend. We had a fun time and Nan was excited to visit with Isabel while daddy made a few house repairs. </div><div></div><div> </div><div><br /><br />Have a great weekend and a fabulous Memorial Day!</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-4729550491964054632009-05-13T10:35:00.001-07:002009-05-13T11:01:42.663-07:00Mother's Day!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsKJ8DgyWI/AAAAAAAAAIY/jm4Gsb363q8/s1600-h/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335369349406443874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsKJ8DgyWI/AAAAAAAAAIY/jm4Gsb363q8/s320/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJ4gYONZI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/03PdfDDbA5E/s1600-h/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335369049919337874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJ4gYONZI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/03PdfDDbA5E/s320/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+019.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJo3E8zsI/AAAAAAAAAII/VcP3yAKkQ7I/s1600-h/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335368781134614210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJo3E8zsI/AAAAAAAAAII/VcP3yAKkQ7I/s320/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJQL91kuI/AAAAAAAAAIA/YFLiY49K2SY/s1600-h/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335368357245194978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/SgsJQL91kuI/AAAAAAAAAIA/YFLiY49K2SY/s320/Mother%27s+Day+09+-+Augusta+GA+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I hope all of you mommies out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! I did! </div><div><br /> </div><div>We traveled to Augusta, GA to spend the weekend with my parents and it was a lot of fun. We shopped, ate, swam, walked the river walk, ate some more and shopped some more. </div><div><br /> </div><div>Sunday was beautiful and though it started off kind of hectic (I woke up late), it was really a great day. I managed to shower and dress for church in 30 minutes, yes, 30 minutes and mom and I made it to Sunday School just in time. Okay, so we were a few minutes late but they were still going over the announcements. She really wanted me to go with her so that I could meet her ladies' class and I'm glad I went, they all seemed really great. Dad and Scott met us for church after SS with Isabel and we attempted to all attend service together BUT, having a 17 month old in church isn't always easy. So, mom and I left with Isabel, took some pics and got lunch on the table while dad and Scott enjoyed the service. </div><div><br /> </div><div>After Isabel was down for her nap, mom and I headed to Macy's to use the gift card that Isabel (mom) got me for Mother's Day and then we stopped by TJ Maxx, just to see what specials buys they had and I got a great dress for $16 . . . . . isn't that awesome?! Yeah, I was excited too! </div><div><br /> </div><div>The drive to and from Augusta is always long (8 hours with a 17 month old) but Isabel did remarkably well, especially considering that she slept very little during the ride. She was very glad to get back home and that was fun to watch!! </div><div></div><br /><div>Thanks so much to Candice for watching my house and playing with my dogs while we were gone, what would we do without great friends?! </div><div><br /> </div><div>I have to say that I feel so incredibly blessed to be Isabel's mommy and even more blessed to have a wonderful, supporting, loving and compassionate husband by my side. He is a great spiritual leader for our home and I'm so thankful that Isabel has him to look up to because he sets a great example for both of us. He is amazing and so full of wisdom and discernment and I am so thankful that God brought us together and has made us the parents of our precious baby girl. We both cherish the responsibility that we have of raising Isabel and teaching her about the love of Chirst. One of my prayers for Isabel is that Chirst will ALWAYS be her very first love!</div><br /><div></div><div>God bless and have a fabulous week!</div><div>Angela</div></div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268711670543650253.post-19583276922121676952009-05-04T10:16:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:38:07.598-07:00Not Me! Monday!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sf8nmVp5QVI/AAAAAAAAAH4/ALk2Wnw2t04/s1600-h/Isabel+-+close+up+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332024023431332178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sf8nmVp5QVI/AAAAAAAAAH4/ALk2Wnw2t04/s320/Isabel+-+close+up+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sf8nZ_NYx-I/AAAAAAAAAHw/wIS0YP9e_kc/s1600-h/Isabel+-+close+up+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332023811247753186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kCoG-1cXTYk/Sf8nZ_NYx-I/AAAAAAAAAHw/wIS0YP9e_kc/s320/Isabel+-+close+up+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>You MUST check out MckMama's website . . . . . its a hoot! Literally! She is so incredibly funny and uplifting and is a very gifted writer. MckMama has been through a lot with her MSC (many small children) and I find the stories on her blog to be quite entertaining. Head on over to her site at <a href="http://www.mycharmingkids.net/">http://www.mycharmingkids.net/</a> and enjoy. BTW, her youngest child and his health is definitely and answer to MANY prayers lifted on his behalf! And she also has some great recipes.<br /><br /></div><div>Anyhoo, MckMama hosts a Not Me! Monday which is a lot of fun. Other bloggers can post about some embarassing things that they did during the previous week. Isn't that a hoot?! I mean, we all can use a little encouragement by reading about the goofs that other women experience, right? We are all human, after all!!<br /><br /></div><div>As for me, I did not walk outside to feed the cats in nothing but my robe (which is a short one) and bend over to pour out the food before realizing that I was, in fact, outside in broad daylight in, as I mentioned, nothing but my robe, my short robe. No, I didn't do that, NOT ME!<br /><br /></div><div><br /><center><a href="http://www.mycharmingkids.net/"><img src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/BLOG%20DESIGN/ONCEUPONABLOG/NotMeMonday.jpg" /> </a></center></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Have a great Monday!</div><div>Angela</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958069342221887874noreply@blogger.com0