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There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  71.  Finding Out that You are Doing Something Right... 72.  Rileyisms Like this One that Crack Us Up... 73.  Getting to go to This 74.  A Surprise Valentine Card found in my purse...  75.  Dinner With My Hubby for Valentine's Day 76.  Getting to

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Last night Riley climbed up onto my lap with a hard backed book of 6 Princess stories.  She read one to me and as we started on Snow White, Riley looked up at me and said, "Mommy, I'm becoming a good reader."  I said, "yes, Riley, you certainly are."  She then proceeded to turn the book over to the back, tap on it and say, "And this is hard book." HILARIOUS!

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There are times in the life of a parent that you realize that something is sinking in...  There are so many times when you wonder and then you get something to remind you that it is working...  Yesterday we got one of those sweet signs.  Carter had to write what he thought love is and just the first line made my heart sing.

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As I've mentioned before, (Here) the Woodland Elementary Kindergarten classes had the Union of Q and U today.  They did a full wedding ceremony.  Riley was a bridesmaid.  It was absolutely adorable.  The Assistant Principal officiated and there was even a cookie and punch reception.  Riley walked down the aisle with Jesse.  Here's the pictures. Before the Ceremony Pictures More Before the

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The other day the radio station on the way to work was taking call ins for "what would you tell your 14 year old self..."  Oh my I thought... I don't think that's something I want to think about, but think about it I have... So here goes on some (I do repeat some because there are some things I'd rather not publish for all the internet to see) of the things I'd tell my 14 year old self...  In no

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We knew when we lost Abby a year ago that we would not be long without a dog.  Enter Ellie... she came to us via rescue in March of last year.  We knew this "Heinz 57" was going to steal our hearts, but we never imagined starting to figure out what breed she might actually have in her... The other day Noni was watching Good Morning America and literally thought she had seen Ellie walk onto the

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"There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  61.  Impromptu Girl Time on a Sunday afternoon.  I got the pleasure of spending time with just my little princess for a couple of hours.  While we were hunting Skylanders, it was still awesome to have her all to myself. 62.  Tooth Fairy Visits

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Mark is not handling this well... there is a chance his Daughter will be Miss "Q"...   There is more to come on this, but for now, just know there  is a wedding ceremony forthcoming in the Kindergarten Classes at Woodland Elementary.

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Riley FINALLY lost that front wiggly tooth.  It has been hanging on for a while.  She was so excited, but Mark was even more excited as he no longer has her wiggling that tooth in front of him to gross him out.  :-)  So here is her lastest picture... it reminded me of the one below of Carter...

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As I was driving in this morning I was listening to 104.7 The Fish, as usual.  The radio announcers were accepting call ins about your Spunky Grandma. Today apparently is Spunky Grandma day... well it got me to thinking about the three ladies that were in my life that definitely had spunk!   It got me to thinking about all three and I realized how blessed we are by our spunky grandmas.  I'm sure

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"There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  51.  Taking communion with our son for the first time. 52.  Watching as our child dances and raises holy hands during Night of Worship. 53.  Two spare kids on a Sunday afternoon to keep the kids entertained. 54.  Ticklefest 2012 on our

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This song struck home with me...Well, sometimes my life Just don’t make sense at allWhen the mountains look so bigAnd my faith just seems so small CHORUS So hold me Jesus, ’cause I’m shaking like a leafYou have been King of my gloryWon’t you be my Prince of Peace And I wake up in the night and feel the dark It’s so hot inside my soulI swear there must be blisters on my heart CHORUS So hold me

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"There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  41.  The BIG Ask Sermon that really hit home... 42.  My baby girl bringing me this from her piggy bank because "You didn't get your new job, Mommy." 43.  A new toy that my boys love! (and the dog and cats don't like so much) 45.  New

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"There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  31.  Friends who email/text/call at just the right moment with just the right words. 32.  Blood sugar reports of 180 which is down so much! 33.  This fur ball belly up on our bed in the mornings makes me smile. 34. Find Riley propped up in her

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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 For our plans may be different, but God keeps us on the straight and narrow.  He redirects our paths to His plans.  He has a plan for my life... not the one I thought, but I do know he brought great things through this process.  He gave me a

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The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;he will never leave you or forsake you.Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.(Deut 31:8) I am trying to fight being afraid and discouraged today.  I'm trying to let God remind me that I will never be forsaken in His arms.  He has a plan and for now I strive to do just that... be in the now. PS.  For all those praying for my future

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The idea behind these posts was taken from the following quote by Fredrick Buechner: "There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  21.  A clean house that lasted more than five minutes because the monkeys were not home.22.  New Tires... thank you to the tire elf... I really like that guy...23

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I just got an email from Riley's teacher entitled: Wonder how i would know that it is a full moon on a cloudy night and day? Well, that scares me because Riley has been taught way too much by her big brother.  Anything with the full moon in the title is frightening. I replied to her teacher and asked "Huh?" She said, the answer to my question is Riley. So I told her about Riley's getting an N

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The idea behind these posts was taken from the following quote by Fredrick Buechner: "There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him." 11.  Girls Night dinner with a great friend just when I needed it the most. 12.  Waking up on Saturday mornings to a little girl climbing into our bed with nothing

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I recently saw this idea on another blog.  I thought, hummm... that is something I should do to help remind me to capture my gratitude.  The idea behind these posts was taken from the following quote by Fredrick Buechner: "There is no event so common place but that God is present within it, always hidden, always leaving you room to recognize Him or not recognize Him."  I choose to recognize Him

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Riley has always got something funny to say or do, and last night was no exception.  I've mentioned Riley's embarrassment with "unders".  Well, last night we were trying to get the kids to go on to bed early since today was the first day back to school and work for the adults.  It just wasn't working so we let them pile up on our bed for a few minutes and watch TV.  We flipped on the movie Wild

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We started off 2012 going in different directions...  the boys went to the Falcon's game.  Carter's first official pro football game (he is now one up on his Mama... I've never been to a pro game).  Noni, Mark, and Carter had a great time watching the Falcon's beat up on Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, the girls headed to the American Girl store at North Point... Grana, Riley and I headed north and had

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It is always a busy day for our crew on Christmas, but it starts in my mind with Christmas Eve service.  This year as in the past few years Papaw joined us for service at church.  It was a great service!  I love worshipping with my kids and family.  It reiterates the reason for the season.  After service we went to dinner and then to look at Christmas lights. Afterward it was home to get ready

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We spent Christmas Eve Eve at Grana and Grandpa's.... here are few pictures from there... Mark's new coffee maker... a Keurig... Grandpa's cup... Pink BB Gun...  Camo BB Gun... A Joke Gift Between Grana and Me... Annie Oakley

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Franklin left a departing gift on Christmas Eve...  yes those are droppings...  I think Santa is going to get a call again before next Christmas about this Elf's departure gifts...

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Mark and I got an early Christmas present... ok we got a couple of early presents: It started with new suits for me from Mom and Larry... then Bonnie gave Mark and I new dishes (thank goodness we are rid of the bowl plates).... then the grandparents traded off days with the kids this week while we worked.  The last two days the kids have even spent the night at Grana and Grandpa's.  Our house was

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I thought I would share some of Franklin's favorite hiding spots (well some aren't so hidden)... Swinging from the Chandelier He needs some camouflage Does anyone remember there being an elf at the birth of Jesus? I am not sure he can play football...at least in that helmet... The kids are at Mom's and he is looking for them... Apparently Elves like to watch TV too...

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On Monday of this week the kids went to hang out with Papaw.  He took them to Christmas on Peachtree.  Here's the pictures he sent me... The kids had a blast!!  They also went to ride the pink pig...  :-)

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This is how Riley and Carter found Franklin this morning... While the picture is a tad blurry, you can see that he has Carter's (34") pixie stick... he's been eating it in the night. Riley's reaction was "What in the world?" Carter's reaction was "Good, now I can move on to another flavor, I was tired of grape." That elf is up to no good...

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Yesterday Riley and Carter spent the day with Noni.  They had a great time hanging out, going to the movies, etc.  Noni asked Riley what she wanted for Christmas. The conversation went like this... Riley: "An Easy Baken Oven". Noni: "What is next on your list?" Riley: "An Easy Baken Oven." Noni: "What is next?" Riley:  "An easy baken oven and if you go all the way to number five and it is going

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Yesterday April and I spent the day at North Point shopping.  It was awesome!  We got home late and this is how I found my kids...

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Check out the pictures from Riley's breakfast with Santa at school... Sitting in Front of Santa Tanner's Class Caressia Laughing at Santa Riley's Class Caressia's Class

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Franklin is still up to his usual antics, but this story is only in a little girl's mind... Riley woke this morning telling me that she was dreaming that Franklin had taken over her Daddy's recliner and then she dreamed that he was in her Daddy's drink... I cracked up.  I said, Franklin better not try to take over the recliner (especially during football season).  I don't know if he was

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I heard a song this morning that really reminded me how incredibly blessed I am.  I have been really struggling with the path that (I think... discernment is not my gift) God has put in front of me.  I believe I am to change jobs, but the process is extremely long and my patience has worn thin.  I realize that God is likely teaching me patience.  (Did someone pray for me to be more patient?  If

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Well, the elf has moved... thankfully he moved to hang out in the Christmas tree this time.  He narrowly escaped a call to Santa because he only rearranged my refrigerator.  He didn't actually drink the wine.  While I wasn't happy to not be able to find anything last night at least I knew we didn't have to have an Elf Intervention. Mark also mentioned that he might just be missing the cold

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They know me in a way No one ever has They open me to things I never knew existed They drive me to insanity And push me to my depths They are the beat of my heart The pulse of my veins And the energy in my soul They are my kids.

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As many of you have elf mischief going on in your homes, I"m blessed with an elf that apparently doesn't cause too much destruction.  I think that's due to last year's reprimand after rolling the living room, but I digress... Franklin was found this morning hanging on a wine bottle in the fridge... Riley cracked up when I opened the fridge to get her lunch out and there he was hanging on the

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When we leave the house in the morning for school the car is usually fairly quiet.  Everyone is still trying to pull themselves from sleep (at least mentally).  This morning was an exception to say the least. As we were heading down Swan Lake we noticed a police car with the lights on, but no car pulled over.  Carter said, "Mom, what's the policeman doing?"  As we got closer, I realized he had

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This story is being handed down from Ashton to Tiffany to me...  I of course am then getting the facts third hand, but I think the story will still prevail. Carter, Ashton, and Riley (who apparently was not paying attention) were waiting to get on the van to after school when another boy walked up and said, "Carter, is that your sister?"  Carter said, "Yes."  The other boy said, "Well, she's HOT!

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First, let me explain... Franklin is our Elf on the Shelf.  He arrives annually around Thanksgiving and then he disappears on Christmas Day.  He delivers reports to Santa on the behavior of two little munchkins during his visit.  Last year he rolled our living room on Christmas morning.  Nice, huh?  We wrote a letter to Santa about that one.  Anyway, let me tell you a few of our recent stories..

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Riley: "I just don't know if I can do this." Carter: "Riley, I have told you this before, all you have to do is pray. I pray all the time when I don't think I can do something. God always gets me through."

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To kick off the holiday season, Papaw, Riley, Carter and I went to see The Elf Story.  It is a story about an Elf on the Shelf.  It was really cool.  It was the world premier party at the Fox Theater.  They had Santa's workshop where Riley and Carter got to make ornaments and decorate cookies.  We really had a great time.  Here are few pictures...  check out the snow in Atlanta in November! 

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The kindergarten classes had a fall feast on Friday morning.  I managed to get a few pictures of the class and Riley dressed as an Indian.  Too cute!

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It is a sad day in Dawg Nation. The legendary voice of Georgia has passed away. I’m sure that he is sitting on a lake somewhere fishing (one of his favorite pastimes) but surely he stopped to pet all the UGAs first. Maybe he and Erk are talking about the latest season or plotting what Richt should do to pull out a win against Tech on Saturday. Maybe they can even lend a hand to us winning the SEC

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Last night we celebrated a wonderful soccer season with both kids.  There was a final celebration service at Salem complete with trophies and cookie cakes.  Here's the last game photos and trophy awards.

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This morning when I was getting the kids ready we got to the kitchen and realized Carter had gotten toothpaste on his shirt.  Let me back up for a minute, mornings are rough at our house.  None of us are morning people and we never know what we are going to get with Carter each morning. Ok back to this morning... Carter went back to change his clothes.  After that, he walked into the kitchen and

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Yes I said the "s" word... shots... yuck!  Carter was a trooper and didn't even flench.  Riley on the other hand threw a great big fit and had to be held down to get the flu shot.  Thank goodness she didn't need any other vaccines.  Here's the latest and greatest in stats on the kids: Carter is 76 pounds and 54 inches tall.  This puts him in the 80th percentile in height and 60th percentile in

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I’ve been noticing a lot of people posting what they are thankful for on Facebook each day during November. I decided that I would do a blog post instead… Things I’m most thankful for: I think the thing I am most thankful for is the nail scared hands that saved us on the cross. I still can’t fathom that the God of the entire universe would send his son to die for broken me. It doesn’t make sense

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Friday afternoon I received a message from Riley's teacher, Mrs. Salmon.  She said Riley did a writing piece on a place she went.  She wrote on Stone Mountain.  Her writing was selected from Mrs. Salmon's class to be placed against the other kindergarten classes as each kindergarten teacher selected one from his/her class.  Then the selected pieces were taken to a first grade teacher to select

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Yesterday, we had the grandparents down for Sunday lunch at our house.  We had cake and presents and loads of fun with the last of the 6th birthday partying.  Here are some pictures!

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I just realized I never posted the pictures from Monday night... here they are...

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Riley had a great birthday.  She got to take chocolate cupcakes to school which were a big hit.  She also had Grandpa pick her and Carter up from school.  After that Daddy, Papaw, Carter and I took her to dinner.  She chose O'Charley's.  She wore her birthday hat to the restaurant.  Everyone was telling her happy birthday.  She even got dessert.  Papaw brought her roses (pink no less).  At home

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Six years!  I still can't believe that it has been six years.  Riley Elizabeth was born at 12:34 p.m. and she has been one amazing little girl.  She immediately wrapped her Daddy, her big brother, her Grandpa, and her Papaw around her fingers.  She has been so much fun and such a riot. She cracks us up every day with something or another...  Riley, we are so very proud of the princess you have

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I can't believe that it is already Halloween.  We are headed to Hallelujah Fest tonight at SCC and can't wait to see our friends while being dressed up.  OK the kids will be dressed up, Mark and I will be going as each other's spouse.  :-) We have a werewolf and a princess (imagine that).  Riley was bent that she was going as Rapunzel.  Brad brought Riley a fancy smancy Rapunzel dress and Riley

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We had so much fun last night with Macey, Caressia, and Tanner.  We went to the trunk or treat up the street which was a big hit. We played at home and had a blast.  Enjoy the pictures!

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The other night Riley called Noni on the phone.  The conversation went like this: Noni:  "I hear you have a new boyfriend" Riley:  "Yes ma'am." Noni:  "What's his name?" Riley:  "Braeden" Noni:  "What happened to Chase?" Riley:  "He's a Georgia Tech Fan." HILARIOUS! 

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Last night I received the following via email.  It tells of a story of a young boy named Brandon.  Read along with me... Six year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with

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Last Friday night, we went off to connect group (the first one of this series) at the Ozee's.  When we arrived the kids immediately went running off to play in the yard before dinner.  This is extremely normal, but this night ended up being nothing of the sort.  Tiffany, Heather, and I were in the kitchen chatting and putting together dinner when Brian came running into the house hollering

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I've been thinking about how much time we spend running from place to place with the kids.  While our schedules are hectic we love having active kids.  I also have realized that it takes a village truly to raise kids.  I don't know how people do it without help (thankfully).  We are blessed by our parents (grandparents).  They take their time to help us run the kids from place to place.  They

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We are one month away...from RB's sixth birthday!  I can't believe it has been six years since God blessed us with this little girl... We are planning a princess sleep over for Riley and her friends.  She informed Carter that he could invite someone over but they would have to stay in his room.  LOL! I think Carter may need to go spend the night at Nick's or Ashton's... I'll keep ya'll posted

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Seven years ago today I received one of the worst phone calls of my life... I was sitting just down the hall from where I am now in a cubicle when the phone rang... it was my Mom telling me that my Mamaw had been rushed to the hospital...My Mamaw... I couldn't imagine not having her to talk to everyday and reality hit with full force as I screamed "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO".  The hospital said it didn't

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Riley has been struggling with those "N's" during the course of her short career as a kindergartener.  I guess I should back up and explaing the meaning: S - Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement U - Unsatisfactory All are behavior marks at school.  She has at least one or two N's a week and has (thankfully) only gotten one U.  Last night I came in the door and she ran at me... "Mommy, Mommy, No

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There are no words to express how it feels to watch your first child be baptized.  I will let the video clip do the job of telling you what happened.  I can only tell you that we are so thankful for Larry (Grandpa) being able to baptize Carter.  Our family and our church family were there to see it.  Thanks to all who attended. We are so proud of our son!

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September 19, 2011 On September 19, 1998 I married my friend, my lover, my confidant, and my comforter. We were married on a day filled with bliss. We had such an amazing day it makes me smile looking back on it. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. As I look back over the last thirteen years, I see many things but mostly I see the family and life that we have built together. I see our two

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We are home... we are sad...  We had so very much fun at the beach that we aren't ready to dive back into reality.  It's gonna be a rough few days adjusting to reality. I posted the last of the pictures on snapfish so please go check them out.  They really are incredible.  I'll put a few of my favs here but there are so many it is going to be hard to choose. I do want to thank Bonnie for

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We are still having a great time...  the kids are so funny and so much fun.  More pictures are being loaded to snapfish as I type this so pleaes go check the link in the previous post.  We spent today fishing so the pictures of the fish are what Carter and Mark caught. The picture of the water with black blobs is actually dolphins.  They were playing around under the pier.  It was so fun

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We are having so much fun playing on the beach.  Carter and Riley have been boogie boarding.  I have been sitting right under an umbrella on a beach chair enjoying every minute of watching my young'uns running around and laughing their heads off.  Mark is going back and forth from dragging me into the ocean (I'm a lake girl remember) to swimming with his head and mask on... We have been to the

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Last night Papaw took Riley, Carter, and I to dinner after helping out with all the extra curricular activities.  We were finishing up dinner when I said "are ya'll about ready to go?"  Riley looks up at Papaw and says, "do you have any cash?"  Papaw says, "yeah, Riley, I got it."  What a mess!

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I am so happy and excited.  Carter has decided to get baptized.  He has been asking and talking around it for a while but we went to the Side Step class last night for him to get a better idea.  He said, "Mom I'm ready!"  So that's when my heart felt like it was going to soar out of my chest. Mark and I are so proud of our kids.  They are growing up so fast and they are growing with God, what

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I absolutely LOVE these lyrics: He was pierced for our transgressions He was crushed for our sins The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed He was pierced for our transgressions He was crushed for our sins The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed We are healed by Your sacrifice And

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Here are some pictures from opening day of soccer.  Carter's team won and Riley's team doesn't keep score (technically)...

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I just received an email from Riley's teacher with the quote of the day... Riley:  "I am the princess of the table and this is my castle."

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It is going to be a busy weekend for the Israel Crew...  Opening Day of soccer is tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn.  We can't wait to see Carter and Riley play!  They have been practicing hard over the last month and are ready to get their game on. Mark, Carter, and I will join Papaw for the UGA vs. Boise State game.  UGA is playing in the Kickoff Classic at the Georgia Dome.  This will be

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Riley lost tooth number two yesterday and the tooth fairy arrived in the night.  She brought $1 for RB.  Riley was thrilled this morning. I guess for her birthday she can ask for her two front (bottom row) teeth!

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I got a call from Ms. Benitz yesterday.  She told me how great Carter is doing in school!  YAY!  She said he is working hard and doing really well.  She is very pleased with him. Carter, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments in your short nine years.  Love, Mom and Dad

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Well, Riley finished off the week with two U's and no S's...  Ms. Salmon says the real Riley is showing herself...  Oh boy...  pray for us!

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Riley and Carter both got good conduct marks yesterday!  YAY!  Hopefully we will finish out the week on a high note.

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Riley came home everyday from school so excited that she had received a "S" for satisfactory conduct.  That ended last Thursday when she came home and was sobbing over a "N" for needs improvement.  She was so devastated she proceeded to get another "N" on Friday. We discussed it over the weekend and with a promise she came home on Monday back in the good graces of conduct with a "S".  Tuesday

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We have got beach on the brain at our house... We didn't take a "summer vacation" this year.  We are doing a fall break week in Ft. Walton this year.  We are at T-23 days and counting...  SOOOOOOO ready for a break.  Mark's works schedule has been incredible and our extra curricular activities are leaving little room for down time at the moment.  We need this week off desperately. So with that

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I realized the other day that while I posted pictures after open house of the kiddos in their class year shirts, I neglected to post any pictures of the first official day of school.  Here they are... sorry they are late! August 1, 2011

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August 12, 2011 Riley lost her first tooth at school today!  Oh my how fast she is growing. 

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Carter turned nine on Monday of this past week, but we celebrated all weekend!  On Saturday we took the boys to the pool (along with Riley and Tanner).  The kids had a blast and we did too.  Thanks, Grana and Grandpa for hosting! On Sunday we spent the day with Papaw and Noni celebrating again!  We had such fun grilling out and playing at the house. On Monday, Mark, Riley, and I took Carter out

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Yes it is still July, but apparently we are getting ready to go back to school on Monday...  It stinks, but it is reality. Our baby girl is headed off to Kindergarten with the same teacher that Carter had, Mrs. Rhonda Salmon.  Here are some pictures of the kids with their "class of..." shirts...

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I feel like I am so far behind on blogging... The summer is flying by and the kids are already getting ready to go back to school.  It truly doesn't seem possible that this summer is almost over for them.  We have enjoyed the time off and are not ready to go back.  We have spent a lot of time at the pool, hanging out with friends, and even squeezed in a long weekend at Kelly and Jan's cabin.  It

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June 7, 2011 Last night after getting in the car from VBS Riley mentioned her long time “boyfriend” Rylan. I asked how he was and she said matter-of-factly, “We broke up.” After I dropped my teeth, I asked why. She said, “He wants a prettier girl.” I said, “He won’t find one.” (Hold on to your seat here… this one rocked me.) She said, “It’s my clothes, Mom, I need better ones.” (Did I mention

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June 7, 2011 Baseball and Softball season has come to an end.  It is bittersweet … we have so enjoyed watching the kids grow this year.  Riley has become a little slugger and loves playing pitcher.  Carter has changed so much.  He is learning how to handle the infield and how to bat with a vengeance.  We are extremely proud of both kids.

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June 2, 2011 Riley spent the day with Noni today. Noni had to pick up a friend from the hospital and bring her home so Beth watched Riley while Noni took care of her friend. During this time, Jo Jo (Noni’s new puppy) was resting due to exhaustion from Riley playing with him. Riley kept going to him and checking on him. She finally said to Beth, “you know if someone screamed I bet it would wake Jo

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June 1, 2011 What an entrance into the month of my birth… mercy! As Carter and I went out the door behind Riley Carter kicked something and I gasped. I realized instantly that he was going to freak if he knew he had kicked it so when he asked me did I step on that I said “No!”. It was a present from Rainy… a dead field mouse. Nice, I thought to myself… Mark just left for the airport. Why oh why

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May 31, 2011 So today is the first in what will either be a long or short summer… The kids are staying home this summer with Mark working from home. He is officially Mr. Mom. His first official delegation was to send Riley to Caressia’s. Poor Josh who is also on Mr. Mom duty got the worst of this day. The girls proceeded to climb on a stool and pull down all the shampoo, desitin, sunscreen,

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May 26, 2011 I have to brag on our kids for just a minute… well it’s their blog after all… First, Riley has grown so much this year. She graduated Pre-K and is moving up to Kindergarten. (I still can’t believe this is happening already.) I have to share her award with you though…. It is attached below. The Gummy Worm Award. Riley has successfully been found on the playground searching for worms

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Our baby girl is going to "big school" next year.  She is going into Kindergarten at Woodland Elementary.  We are shocked at how much she has grown in the last year.  She is growing so fast.  Here are some pictures from the graduation program today.

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Carter received an Academic Achievement Award at the awards ceremony this year.  We are SO PROUD!  He is doing amazing at school.

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Homemade slippin slide...

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Enjoy all the pics...

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Welcome to the family Noel (Ellie).  Little Ellie is a rescue terrier mix.  She was born on Christmas Day so she is almost four months old.  She has been truly a lot of fun so far.  We rescued her on Saturday.  We will I’m sure have more to tell but for now here’s a cute picture of our new addition.

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