R.E.S.P.E.C.T Find Out What it Means to Me!

It's been 3 years since I've updated this blog.   My daughters have grown so much since these last pictures.  I have one 15 1/2 and one that just turned 11.  I am so proud to be their mother.  Being a mother is a great honor.  I am so thankful for the responsibility the Lord has given me.  Growing up, my parents taught me how to treat others not just by their words but by their actions.  I pray that my children will be able to say the same about me. 

My heart breaks because of what I see in this day and age.  The ways of this world will not teach our children respect.  Do you know that Satan wants us as parents to stick our heads in the sand so we cannot see what he's planning?  He wants our children.  I hear parents say, "it's just a phase".   All children are different but all of them have to be trained to be respectful.  Webster defines "respect' as..."to show honor or esteem for.  To treat with deference and regard".  Children learn what they live.  Is respect demonstrated in the actions of  the parents?  Do as we say, not as we do?  Our children learn how to treat others by following our lead.  Along with respect comes manners.  Do your children know how to say 'thank you', 'yes maam', etc?  I really do not like hearing "huh" or "what" as a reponse to an adult/elder.  Also look someone in the eye when you are talking to them!  PUT DOWN YOUR CELL PHONE and have a conversation with someone.  Be polite. Take the time with your parents and grandparents.  They will not be around forever.  Treasure the relationships.   This world has nothing to offer our children but heartache.  We have to live in the world but not be like the world.  God has given us a responsiblity to instill His moral values into our children.  We cannot teach and train our children, if we are not in His Word and spending time in prayer.  Jesus Christ should be talked about in our homes not just our churches.  Jesus always showed respect and walked humbly.   Lord help us to seek You first and teach Your ways.

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.                            Philippians 2:3

Beach Trip 2009

We had a great time at the beach. My youngest learned to ride the waves. Both my girls love the water.















These 3 stopped long enough for a photo then right back to their horse play.
















This is my family at Captain Hook's Miniature golf. MAMA WON!!

Thanksgiving with Friends

This was our 2nd annual Thanksgiving with our great friends. Me and my family really enjoy our time with them. (Names have been concealed to protect the innocent!)

We love you!!















Gator Buddies!!



















Hay Hay We're the Monkeys!!!



















Sweet girls! Best of friends!

Sweet girls! Best of Friends!

(couldn't find bandanas big enough)

Love you! Miss you!

Louisville Slugger museum

This is my youngest at the Louisville Slugger batting cage in Louisville, KY. We took a tour of the factory to see how the bats were made. We also learned a lot about the history of Louisville Slugger. We had a blast!

This is my oldest swinging fast pitches with a Louisville Slugger TPS in the batting cage.
























This is me, swinging my bat to a slower, old woman pitch!






















This 'glove' bench was on the 1st floor of the museum. I stood on the 2nd to get this one.

Celebrating Birthdays

My oldest turned 11 a couple of months ago. Here are a few pictures from her party. I can't believe she's 11. Time has flown by so quickly. She has brought so much joy to my life.




Do ya think she liked her present?



















We weren't really sure if she liked it.

Her first camp!

My oldest went to camp for the first time this year. She went to Teen Valley Ranch. It's a Christian Camp near Boone NC. She had a great time!

She did many fun things like the zip line, tubing and many other fun games. She and a friend each sang in the Talent Show.





But more important than that was the spiritual growth. She took classes on Quiet Time and Seeking God's Will For Your Life. It is awesome to see the Lord working in her life!

















The scenery was beautiful. Her Dad and I and two other couples from church went up on Friday for the last night. They had their last service by the campfire. It's was really fun. I forgot how much fun it was to go to youth camp.








They really loved their counselor, Kristina.







The worship time was awesome as well! Many of the kids stood and testified of how the Lord had worked in his/her life that week.




This week was just another reminder of my girl growing up; leaving elementary school and going to her first camp.

Saying Goodbye!!

Here are some of Leah's friends. Many of her friends are going to a different middle school. It made this day sad for them as you can tell.

This is LR and her 5th grade teacher. Leah had a great 5th grade year.

This is LR's friend since Kindergarten. They are going to different schools next year.




































This is Logan Ann with her friends competing in tug of war!




















This is LA and her Kindergarten teacher. She is so sweet. LA couldn't have had a better teacher her first year at Elementary School. Logan Ann received the "most dependable" reward for her class. LA had a great year.