Kids Vacation Book

For our trip to Florida my Mother in Law wanted to do something special for Charli since this was her first time going by plane. She packed one of her backpacks full of treats, a vacation book, coloring book, craft and crayons.
(We also had to add in a stuff animal horse, but that is another story.)

The vacation book is something that I thought was super sweet and that she can keep for years to come. I hope and plan to do something similar for every trip now on.

From what I was told she picked up a personal journal at Hobby Lobby, along with scrap booking stickers. She ten designed the book with different things such as:

- Did you try any new foods? If so, what were they.
- where all did you visit on you trip?
-Draw a picture of your and Bryar playing on the beach.
- What was your most favorite thing about the plane ride?

Charli worked on the book on the plane ride home. It was a great way to occupy time as well as a way to cherish memories.

Florida PT. 2

After arriving in Florida we planned a few days of outings for us and Curtis' family. The Tampa zoo and aquarium were the top on our lists, not to mention the beach of course! We had a few days of rainy weather which made the trip to the aquarium perfect.

When we were finally able to adventure to the beach we discovered that Mr. Bryar not only is a water baby but he loved the sand too. It really intrigued him falling through his tiny fingers.

Charli on the other hand isn't as outgoing and even though she has been around the beach (and pools) a lot it took her time to warm up to it. By the end of the week, she was swimming under water without holding her nose or swimmies. If you know how dramatic our girl is, you will know that it took quite a bit of work to make this happen! ;)

It Finally Happened!

I have alway worried myself over the day that Charli would cut her hair. No, not at a salon, I mean with her scissors in her room. I know that most kids do this and really make a mess of themselves and I never wanted Charli to have the sideways bangs that I famously wore half of my childhood. I started to get a little proud in her age and this not have taken place. Then tonight happened....


As I was cleaning the playroom and sorting through bins of puzzles I came to a stack of hair at the bottom. At first I thought "well heck she cut her babies hair!" then I thought that it looked kind of like Charli's! With confirmation from Curtis we knew sure enough that it belonged to our rug rat!

I asked CB if she cut her hair and se quickly replied with a no, as well as her famous "Mom you are so crazy" look. I started laughing at told her that it was totally okay if she did. Then her story changed, she laughed and replied with "yes, I did but I didn't know that I did! It was a long time ago like when i was 5" Oh whatever kid...just be thankful you had really long hair and I never noticed!

Dream Come True!

Today is the end of one journey and will the beginning of the journey that I have anticipated for since becoming a Mother. I will be staying home with our kids and providing care for others to bring in extra money for our family!

I am excited and nervous for this new path that we are taking! We have prayed over this for quit sometime. At one point I felt as if I was getting mixed signals from God when I had a conversation with my boss but thankfully my answer was given to us soon after. :)

My sweet coworkers have been nothing but wonderful since hearing my news. As I came into work this morning they had a cake and the sweetest card for me! I am so blessed to have been able to work with some great people during this time!

We continue to ask for prayers as we embark on this new adventure!

I support!

I have always been a fan of things that become such a commotion that I am a believer in. A lot of Christians are keeping their heads out of the Chick-Fil-A choas but not this girl. Not because I love to fued because honestly I do not. I am not a dramatic type person but I will put my foot down about things that I am a believer of.

The other day I posted on facebook "I never knew that a chicken sandwich could become so policical." Well, to be honest after reading what I posted I started thinking that it was more than likely read into the wrong way. I in no way wanted this to come out as if I am not a firm believer in the rights that we have as Americans. This is not about a chicken sandwich, this is about a man standing up for his God, his faith and his values. This is what America is all about, in every situation. Even if I may not agree with your ways, you still have the right to say and believe the way that you do. This is all about FREEDOM to me.

Do I think that this man was calling out the gay community by saying that they are believers of the biblical marriage? Gracious no.

I am a supporter of religion, freedom of speech and businesses that stand by their beliefs no matter what our liberal (Yes, I JUST went there) media says about them. So today and every other day I support CFA - always have, always will. I love a great business with great morals and ethics.

Florida Vacation - PT 1.

A few weeks ago, our family took our first "family vacation" to Clearwater, Florida. This was also both of the kids first time flying! They did an amazing job even though Charli Beth chewed gum so hard to keep her ears from popping, I thought she was going to dislocate her jaw! Bryar loved it and took some really good naps on the rides. Isn't it amazing at the difference of pilots/landing on each plane? Eek. Not a fan of the hard, throwing you back in your seat landing.

When we arrived in Clearwater, we were greeted by Curtis uncle Michael who we stayed with during our vacation.

The pictures that I will be sharing are not going to exactly be in order because some are on my camera as well!

Prayers Needed!!

A girl that I went to high school with but have actually got to know better through Facebook and the blog world is in need of all of our prayers! Her daughter Addyson was admitted to Vanderbilt Childern's Hospital yesterday after a CT scan showed several tumors on her brain. She will be at Vanderbilt until further notice but will also be having an MRI to give the more information.

Addyson's Mother Amanda is such a sweet girl that has incredible faith. My heart is so very for their family. But I know that God is in control of this situation and will continue to comfort them through her healing!

Please join me in prayer for this beautiful girl and her family!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/addysonclark

Photo was taken from Facebook.

Yay Buddy!

Baby Bryar started crawling on Friday July 13th. I was cleaning before our vacation and noticed him start to take a crawling step forward, so I swooped him up and rushed to the living room. I used a spining light up toy to get him to come towards me. I ended up getting on his little nerves since every time he would get close to me I would move further back.

That night started it all, this boy is now everywhere and into e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g!