Uh Oh!

Uh Oh! My crazy brother-in-law has discovered my blog.  Let me just go ahead and apologize ahead of time. We have no control over what he does.  He's already left a couple comments. (uno who)   He is one of those crazy pilots.  They will say and do anything.  But let me tell you, I have plenty of leverage!  I am the only one in our family who can actually embarrass him, trick him, make him turn red and he knows it.  Look out Todd, I'll get ya!  No seriously, I love my brother-in-law and he makes the world definitely a funnier place.  Think dry, dry sense of humor, will say anything anywhere, tall (6'5"), handsome, thinks he's never wrong, will push you until you are ready to strangle him and you have Todd.  Okay Todd, here's your 15 seconds of fame. That's it. Love ya! ...and no I will not put a picture of you in your underwear on my blog.  That could give someone a heart attack!

On to more important things...

Ladies retreat was lots of fun.  We had some crazy weather on the way over to the camp and I thought I was going to see a tornado, but all turned out fine.

Our theme for the night was "Sowing Seeds of Kindness."  It was very time appropriate and I left feeling closer to lots of ladies I knew, but really didn't 'know.'  Know what I mean?  My room-mates were fun and sweet, the snacks were delicious and I ate too much!  We heard two wonderful ladies speak and did some fun crafts.  A lot of hard work was put into the weekend and the retreat committee did an awesome job.

I am busy with laundry this morning getting ready for Wednesday afternoon when my sis and I fly off for our annual get-away.  I talked to her this morning and she is ready to go too (broken toe and all). They had their ladies day in Peachtree City this weekend too and Janie Craun of Christian Woman magazine spoke.  So, she has been very busy too.

I talked to my mom and dad this morning.  They were in Coffeeville, Mississippi checking on things at my grandparents farm, then they are off to the delta to see my mom's sister and then on to Grayton Beach for a few weeks.  I miss them so much!  We hope to run down there when Savannah gets out of school.  

Summer is coming and it is my favorite time of year.  I have Savannah home, we get to travel, and I get to see my family more often!

Ladies Retreat Tonight

I am off for our yearly ladies retreat with our church.  I am going to take some pictures, so hopefully I'll have some good ones to share.

Last night I didn't blog because I was babysitting my precious nephew Jax.  His mommy and daddy got to go out for a nice dinner and I just hung out while he slept.  He's such a good baby.  When I checked on him at 8:30 he had his little arm flung over his eyes like he wanted to keep the light out.  Children are so angelic when they sleep, aren't they?

Off to pack!

A Happy Place...

...With my Mom and Dad, Savannah and DH at the Varsity in Atlanta! 

We have been going to the Varsity since I was tiny!  After my sister and my brother-in-law's wedding reception, we all (including bride & groom) headed to the Varsity to celebrate. It was after midnight when we got up there and my grandmother even went!

Now every time we are in Atlanta, DH has to have his Varsity.  These pictures were taken when we were flying to Savannah, Ga and we missed our flight out of Atlanta.  Well, next thing we knew, we were renting a car, and calling mom and dad to meet us at the Varsity.  It was a really happy day!  

Math Art

Savannah was in charge of making the bake sale sign for her Mu Alpha Theta math honor society that they are having on Thursday.  Isn't it adorable?! She drew herself in her school uniform! 

I know, I know...who would have ever thought I would have a child in a math honor society, when I could only get through fractions. Thank heavens she got those genes from her daddy. 

 

The Attitude Apron

My very wise, artistic friend made this little picture frame with the colored tissue paper apron with ribbon for me.  She has been married for 40 years or so and is blessed to have her own incredible DH (dear husband).  We have been in Bible study together for 20 years or so on Monday's and she is the mother of Clare (who we are going to visit in June), little Phil, Lyle and grandmother to 6 grandchildren.  

When she gave me this 'apron' gift, she enclosed a letter.  I want to share it...

"Apart from putting on my material apron, I am challenged to put on the attitude apron.  I Peter 5:5 says, 'You must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.' The apron is an emblem of servant hood.  It's good  not only to put on our apron, ready to work hard in the home, but to have the same attitude in our hearts.  When we wear the servant's apron of humility, no task will ever seem too menial or too difficult to accomplish with God's presence and power."

God bless you, precious wife, friend and mother.  You are truly a blessing to me and your home--the world will never be the same because you are learning to know, love and serve your Savior. 

Because of Him, Elaine

God bless you Elaine. 

Magic and Memories

I absolutely LOVE this picture of Savannah and Nicholas in the chair together.  

This was Christmas Eve and they were hoping to hear Santa's jingle bells outside.  They had already spread the reindeer food on the front lawn.

They are both under Savannah's Peter Rabbit baby quilt that she used and then became Nicholas's favorite blanket that he carried with him everywhere.  

They were sleepy, excited and just so, so happy to be together.  I know what they mean.  There is nothing like childhood and being with the ones you love.

 Nicholas would take Savannah's hand and just kiss, kiss, kiss it over and over.  It was like he was Savannah's subject and she was his princess.  She would be patient and just wait until he was finished.   

 They said they heard Santa's sleigh bells that night and Savannah said she squeezed her eyes shut real tight, in case he might know she was still awake and would pass by.  Magic and memories did visit our home that night, in more ways than one.

Busy, busy, busy

I can't believe it has been over a week since I blogged!  I have been in my storage areas cleaning out and the past two days I had a garage sale with two other friends.  We had a good sale.  The weather cooperated and I was able to get rid of some things and make some spending money for my upcoming trip.

Savannah has had chorus performances the past 3 Sunday's and there have been lots of church get- togethers.  I feel like I have been busy, busy, busy.  

Franklin's 'Main Street Festival' is this weekend and it is always lots of fun.  Savannah and I will probably walk around tomorrow after lunch at church.  Billy Smith from Freed-Hardeman is coming to speak tomorrow and we are having lunch on the grounds.  The festival is listed in the top ten things to do in the South, and with the weather good, there are usually around 100,000 people that come through the weekend.  Lots of incredible artisians, crafts, great food, cool jewelry and always cute dogs on leashes with their owners.  Franklin is such a great place to live!

One more week until the church ladies retreat next weekend and then the next weekend Les and I are off for our fun weekend.