My little men

Nov 18 2012

Just my boys and their cute outfits from Mimi.  

Can't believe they are standing still and smiling for the pic. 

 My favorite part are the elbow patches on the sweaters. 

 Evidence of their head butting relationship.  Head butting in our family is used to show affection, nuzzle, and in some instances block each other from a favorite toy.  Luke surprisingly usually wins. 

 One more on the stairs. 

 And after a morning playing at church this little guy is tuckered out.  He didn't even budge getting out of the car, coming inside, going up the stairs, and into the bed.  He was TIRED!!!!!

Chilly night by the fire

Nov 17 2012

Just our family, building a fire, sitting out in the chilly night air enjoying one another. 

 It was Luke's 1st time to see the fire and he wasn't sure what to think.  

He just kept saying "HOT, HOT, HOT"

 Even Mimi came out and enjoyed the warmth with us.  

Our Final Night

Nov 15 2012

We spent the night with "family" and friends, making a covenant to obey.  We remembered how we were sacrificially redeemed and what a privilege it is to go and tell.

I was a long night but we were joined by a friend who we first met in Kenya.  

After a few plane rides we were so happy to see our brood again.  And they were pretty excited to see us too.  I could not give them enough kisses.  

A night out

Nov 13 2012

Though we were in meetings most all day we did get out every once in a while

We got to visit this body, such like minded believers.  They really took care of every need we had.  

They fed us (and by fed I mean body and soul), BBQ, potato salad, pasta salad,............

OH and then there were they 10 or so different kind of desserts.

After more meetings we were bused to another venue to eat.  Another fellowship stepped up and showed us amazing hospitality. 

Look how cool these lights are (deer hide).

Me and my honey at dinner.

They grand room we ate in. Complete with a faux rock wall and real waterfall.  

And this masterpiece was dinner. 

So this place was ajoined to the original Bass Pro Shop.  Yes we just walked right on over and visited with the real 8ish foot alligator. 

I found a hat.  Yep I actually bought this one.  

Hanging out with the turtles.

There were ducks just swimming around. 

And I was just sad that our boys weren't with us to ride the carousel.

Not and ordinary carousel, BUT Moose, reindeer...........

Me and Mr. Bear.

Can you tell I was excited about our trip to Bass Pro (aka the mother ship)?

Missouri

Nov 11 2012

This is the picture we sent to our boys Sunday morning as we headed to Missouri for our conference.  We snuck out before they woke up and I was kinda sad the night before putting them to bed.  

They were in wonderful hands.  Mimi, Babu, Grana, Pops, Gigi, Aunt Bryce, and Mrs. Terri all had a turn (or several turns) and they were well fed, taken care of, and played with.

I will admit it was nice just being away with my hubster.  We hardly ever get the opportunity to just be "2" and this was like a paid vacation.  

Our hotel, very nice. 

Even though Missouri is quite cold this time of year (well for Mississippians) we did brave the chill to walk around downtown Springfield. 

I just loved these yellow leaves

And the murals

His face says, "My wife made me stand here and take this picture, cheese!"

Such a neat little downtown area.  

Whirlwind before the trip

Nov 10 2012

We hurriedly moved all our furniture into storage Saturday afternoon.  We had to get all the stuff out of the rental house before we left Sunday morning for our trip.  With the help of my parents', their trailor, Mimi ( who watched our boys), and our friend Craig (for heavy lifting) we got it all done in several hours.  Craig we really do like you, not just your muscles.  

The rest of the afternoon, we spend time with our boys.  

Really dislike being away from these faces.  

Played cars, and trains.

And after Lukers was in the bed. 

These two cuddled up and watched Daddy's old Highschool Football films.  

Noah has been really interested in football these days.  He loves to play with Daddy in his room.  I'll come up the stairs and hear "Blue 42 Blue 42......Hut hut!" My big boy is growing up too fast.  

Happy 3rd Birthday Thomas

Nov 10 2012

Thomas' 3rd Birthday was a blast. 

Thomas and Kemily.

Blowing out the candles.

Luke drinking out of his cute construction cone.

 The party

 Noah loved the "chocate" cupcake

Jumping time.

Both boys loving on Daddy. 

This sweet Harper just walked/jumped everywhere.  

Such a great idea for a party. 

Noah telling Daddy that he wants this for his next birthday.

The group pic

The pinata 

Thomas taking my pic with the tiny camera.