For my memory!

My kids are always saying funny things and I never write them down. I've decided that I will start blogging them so I don't forget the cute things they say.

Emily is learning letters in sign language and is so proud she can spell her name. Last night as we were getting them ready for bed the following conversation took place.

Emily: Caleb, I bet you can't spell your name in sign language.

Caleb: Of course I can't, I'm not FRENCH!!!!!

Needless to say, he now knows that Sign Language is not the language of the French.  

HYSTERICAL!!!!

Another Caleb story from yesterday. In his defense, the school nurse has been "checking" for lice. YUCK!!!

Caleb: My eyebrow itches.

Me: Really?

Caleb (as he scratches his eyebrow): Is it lice!

Me: No (as I laugh)

Caleb: Well, it's hair!


Me: You're right. :-)

My Valentines!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! 

My life would not be complete without the three of you in it! God has blessed me more than I deserve!!!!

Positive or Negative????

For the past several weeks the Lord has been speaking to my heart about something that is very important to me. What kind of example am I to my kids??? Do they see a mother full of love or one who complains about everything and everybody? Do they see a mother who loves their daddy or one who points out all the negative? Do I speak in a way that is pleasing to the Lord? Do I make Christ a priority? Am I doing all I can to make sure my kids see Christ in me???? Well, to say I am convicted is an understatement!!! My hearts desire is to be everything I can be for my husband and kids. I love my family more than I could put into words. However, I am not always a positive example to them. I don't always show the forgiveness that Christ shows me. I don't always show the love that Christ shows me. It is my prayer that the Lord would help me to be what He wants me to be and what He wants me to be for my family. Life is not perfect but I serve a God who is!!!

So, we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.  1 John 4:16

Craig's Creek

A few weeks ago we took our youth group to Craig's Creek for an overnight "camping" trip. 

This beautiful log house was the girls "camp". Ha ;-)

Working on catching a fish!

This photo cracks me up. Caleb is just enjoying the ride while the girls do all the work.

God has created a masterpiece!

The kids had such a great time!!! Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, swinging from a rope and fishing. Oh yeah, and making smores!

Hannah's catch!

Kirstin's catch!

Devin's catch!

We can't wait to go back!!! We are so blessed to have these young people in our lives.

Caleb turns "10", WHAT!!!!

 

I cannot believe that my baby boy turned 10 years old!! I remember the first time I held him and looked at his sweet little face. I couldn't believe the Lord had blessed us with such a precious gift. At 10 years old he is still the sweetest, most caring and loving child I have ever met. He is a child of God, a lover of all Sports, makes everything he tries to do look easy, academically gifted and above all he is OURS!!!

We are so proud of him and thank God everyday for him. Can't wait to see where the Lord leads you!
Love ya Bubby!!!

Back To School

Back to School 2010-2011

Emily~Ready for 2nd grade

Caleb~Ready for 4th grade

Well the Summer is over and the school year began on Monday! I can't believe that we now have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader. Our kids are growing up so fast and it makes us sad! They are both enjoying school so far and love their teachers. It's especially sad because this will be the last year we have a child at Christiansburg Primary School (K-2). We have had a child at that school for the last 6 years and it will be sad to leave all the wonderful teachers there. Emily will join Caleb at Christiansburg Elementary School (3-5) next year and it will be nice to have them both in the same place for a year before Caleb heads off to middle school. I could cry just thinking about him going to middle school. We love them both and are so proud of the wonderful kids they are.

15 years together!!!!

To Eric:
Yesterday we celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. I can't believe it has been that long. It seems like just yesterday we were standing in front of God and all our friends and family and vowing to spend our lives together. I am so thankful that God gave you to me. You are my husband, friend, secret keeper, father of our children, spiritual leader of our home and godly example to me. I am blessed beyond words and I love you more today than ever. You are the best and I can't wait to see what the years ahead hold for us. Forever and always I will love you.
~Julie <3