"treasure every moment"

On our way home from Lancaster yesterday evening, we stopped at LJS in Athens to eat supper. An older couple came in after we were seated, took one look at the kids and said, "treasure every moment because they grow up so fast." I always try to do that but it was nice to hear it again. She went on to tell me that when her son was 3 and they were in California an older lady came up to her and said just that. And she really did take it to heart so now she tries to tell other young couples that same thing. Now her son is graduating (I can't remember if she said high school or college). It was nice and I almost had tears in my eyes. We talked about the sweet giggles and voices of little children and how precious they are. They truely are a gift from God! I love you Hannah and Ryan and I wouldn't trade a single day I share with you for anything else!!

Another Monday gone

Mom, me and the kids came to Lancaster today to see the newest baby of the family and I must say he is a cutie! I wish I had pics to put on here but most of you can see mom's blog to get some pics. My camera died so I'm depending on her for my pics. =) I thought we would be fighting with daddy to get our turn to hold the baby but it is Hannah we are fighting with! I've never seen her so interested in a baby! Usually Ryan is begging to hold the babies (church and at mamaw's house) but he isn't too interested in his new cousin. He is enjoying his older cousin, Michael, and I think Michael is enjoying him for now. Ryan went into Michael's closet, in the dark, (I don't know why) and came downstairs convinced their were ghosts in there! So Uncle Terry was kind enough to take him up again, to a diff closet, and convince him they were in there too. Now he is afraid to go in any room of their house if the lights are off. After we came back from the park this evening he even covered his eyes until we got the light one! He's so cute. His imagination is just now coming out. Now it is late so I'm off to bed. Looking forward to another great day with my family tomorrow!

the new normal

Today is the beginning of our summer and our new normal. This is the first week since Hannah has been out of school that we haven't been at the beach or had Bible school every evening. Having Nat, Cheryl and Sebastion (their dog) around is gonna take some getting used to but I'm so glad we can help them out. That's the new normal part. Hannah and Ryan love having them around. And I think Nat and Cheryl enjoy being able to be around them more. They have missed a lot being so far away. I told them that by the time they left our house they won't want kids for a long time! Sammy is just not starting to loosen up around Sebastion. SHe has been hiding under the table or behind the chair since he got here. At first I liked the new quiet Sammy but I have been missing my playful, barking girl! Patches and him became fast friends, tho.

Among other news, I have a new nephew, who I love already. The kids and I will be going up there next week to see them.

Now that our summer has started, there will be lots of free movies to attend, swimming at mamaw's, eating watermelon, chores, worksheets and late evening spent cathing lightning bugs or something else.

Well, I sent the kids out to the trampoline so I better go!