Summer is Flying!

We are still here! We've been very busy the past two weeks. Hannah went to Science Camp last week every morning at our library. It was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, and Morehead Planetarium and Science Center/UNC-Chapel Hill. She learned lots about DNA. The other three were just excited to be able to go to the library EVERY DAY to check out new books!

Thursday evening we all headed to Dairy Queen. Hannah and Brock quoted 14 virtue definitions, the verse and address for each virtue by memory. They got to order whatever they wanted at DQ. Brock got the Oreo Earthquake and Hannah got a large ice cream cone with sprinkles. The twins were just happy to have older siblings who did something awesome so they could have ice cream too.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Brent took each kid one at a time on a "date" with him. Every time they ended up at McD's for an ice cream sundae. I think he was tired of ice cream by Sunday afternoon (believe it or not!).

This week all 4 kids have been going to a nearby church for VBS every evening. The Outrigger Island theme has been fun while they've learned their Bible stories. With the late nights they have all been sleeping until almost 9am. It has worked this week but I think I'll keep our regular schedule. It makes for happier and not so sleepy (and fussy) kids during the day.

I'll try to post some photos this weekend.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

Brent is the youngest of three boys. However, he was the first to get married. This was at our wedding almost 12 years ago.

Sabrina is the oldest with three brothers. She still holds the title of "Daddy's Favorite Daughter".

Brent with Hannah the first time she met Brock. Her world has never been the same.

Brent and Corinne

Brent and Emma

Why our dad is the world's greatest dad...

Hannah: He loves me and does things with me. He plays soccer and basketball with me.

Brock: I love him. He's silly. He takes me places. He plays soccer and basketball with me. He gives us pickles and pizza. Everything!

Corinne: I love him. He plays with me. He plays soccer with me. He plays puzzles and reads books with me. He plays with my dolly with me.

Emma: He loves on me and I love on him. He takes me places with him. (Emma left the room to go play with dad. That says it all.)

Flag Day and First Dance

Happy Flag Day!

I let the kids watercolor flags yesterday for Flag Day. It was the twins' first experience with watercolors so they used every color. (That's the NC flag on the right for all you Texans and Tennesseans.)

Brent took Brock and the twins to Pullen Park and a museum today. Hannah's poison ivy is still bothering her so she and I stayed home where it was cool. We had a fun day of catching up her photo album (somewhat), sewing a doll and polishing her nails. She had a big night ahead of her...

A family in our co-op is hosting a Father/Daughter Dance tonight. Brent and Hannah were invited (girls have to have completed Kindergarten) and he took her to eat at Golden Corral (her choice:) before the dance. She was very excited and really had no idea what to expect. I'm sure she's already having a good time. Dad promised to "pull the Robot out of his repertoire". She thinks that's a funny dance.

Dad and Hannah - his little girl who is growing up way too fast!

Getting our hair cut for beautiful lengths

Today i got my hair cut the second time for something like locks of love or beautiful lenths .And its really short this time.Mommy got hers cut to.

Miss amanda measering my hair
Miss amanda cutting my hair.
Miss amanda finishing cutting my ponytail of.
Miss amanda starting to cut mommys hair.
Miss amanda evening mommys hair up.

Nine Years

Nine years ago today our oldest child went home to be with her Father. At times it seems like it was just yesterday. We continue to stand amazed at how God has blessed us with four children since that day.

We let the kids blow out a candle on a cupcake after dinner tonight to remember Gabrielle.

Hannah was having either an allergic reaction to "play" makeup or got into poison ivy. Otherwise, she and Corinne are all smiles.

Emma and Brock blowing out their candles.

Thank you, God, for our five children.

Thank You for knowing what is best for us.

Thank You for the promise of heaven.

Missing Teen FOUND!

Kali Norris has been found and she is safe. Please continue to pray for the Norris family as transitions are made for her to return home.The Norris family would like to thank you for all the prayers.

Just Playin' in the Rain

When it was time to leave the cookout we attended after church at some friends' home, the kids were "soakin' wet with sweat". So when we got home and a rain shower passed through, Brent told the kids to "go play in the rain". They obeyed the first time! :)

"Do you think Daddy has told Mommy where we are yet?"

"Oh, hi Mom! Look at us! DADDY TOLD US TO!"

So now we're off to bathtime...happy June!