Thanks to Miss Lindsey who is Cody's FABULOUS Kids' Church teacher, we had this wonderful idea today. Since he couldn't go outside and play in the sandbox, I created an indoor pasta box! I had some brown rice that I was throwing away (we didn't like how this brand cooked) I piled it in a bowl with the leftover elbow pasta I didn't use this weekend. He has been playing in this for at least an hour now and yes, there is a LOT on my floor. But what is the point of having hardwoods and a swivel sweeper if you don't allow a little mess now and then? (Yes, Gina, he is STILL wearing the 'man bracelet' and he refuses to take it off except to wash his hands and bathe. lol)
Monday, March 16, 2009
How to keep a pre-schooler busy on a rainy day....
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Let's Bowl!
Cody has never bowled before. We did our 'fellas playdate' at Oasis and he had a GREAT time! Cooper and Marc had bowled before so they showed Cody the ropes. Enjoy the pictures and the video below.
If you can't tell by the picture, Cody had THREE spares!!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Faith makes all things possible.
Growing up in the Phenix City/Columbus area, everyone knows everyone in some way through someone. Through the years I had always seen this beautiful girl around town, especially in Peachtree Mall. But I always wondered...why was she in a wheelchair? Never did I have the guts to ask her but as always, someone I knew personally knew her personally. I found her name was Leslie and she had been in an accident when she was little. That was the extent of it. Every time and I mean EVERY TIME I saw this girl she was smiling. It blew my mind that she always had a ton of people surrounding her and she was always smiling even though she was restricted to the chair. As we got older, I was able to meet Leslie a couple of times and she has the most amazing and addictive personality.
A little while ago, I received an invitation to be her 'friend' on Facebook. I accepted it immediately and saw her AMAZING and beautiful family. Her faith in God is beautiful! Leslie has written a book you can find on her website www.lesliespeaks.com. She posted today a blog that Kimberly Kennedy wrote about her and I wanted to share.
One Of The Good Guys
I also want to share this video that is on Leslie's personal web page. She is proof that God is in control of everything! Thank you Leslie for your wonderful Faith!!!
Workout Play list
Ashley, who's blog I read religiously (such a woman of God, great writer and great photographer...), was talking about her play list while she is working out. I got creative this evening since I can't sleep and put together a BANGING play list and I thought I would share! Ashley... Flo Rida's 'Right Round' is awesome...thanks for sharing your playlist!! I did finally get back to the gym this evening and did 2.5 miles on the treadmill. I might have gone more if I had these songs. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!! :)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Saying goodbye...
Words can't express how much I'm going to miss Tiff, Brandon and Karsyn, so here are some pictures from our going away lunch with some of our church family.
I miss you already Tiff!!!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Trusting God
On Monday, one of my best friends is moving to Virginia Beach. Tiffany and Brandon are two AMAZING people that I just adore. I've known Brandon for years (since I was in middle school, he in elementary school) and last year when we started going to Mill Creek I had the opportunity to meet Tiffany his wife and Karsyn their little girl. Tiffany and I hit it off immediately and she is TRULY a woman of God. We have had such a great time scrapbooking, shopping, debating that Auburn is the best football team over Alabama (and you know they are....hahaha), and just having long talks. God has called them to a great church in Virginia Beach and Brandon is going to be a youth pastor there. Tiffany has been leading the worship at our church with her amazing voice and her passion for God and music. I am very excited for their new endevor but I am also very sad she won't be down the road every day.
Last week, they lost everything in a house fire. I think of myself in the situation I would have broken and about given up. Not the Hesters. They are SO amazing and they know that God is going to take care of them and provide, and provide He has. Tiff, Brandon and Karsyn, I'm going to miss you guys so much and I'm just preparing you now, I'm going to be visiting you this summer!! My house is always open to you and come back and visit with us! I love you guys!!! By the way...I'm not going to lose it until yall are gone. BRAVE FACE!!!
Having Fun
We had our weekly playdate with the fellas at a different park. They had a really fun time and fed the ducks. Enjoy the pictures!
Cody was saying to me "Look Mommy! It is the AFLAC duck! He's the one that drives the racecar!"
I looked and there was ONE white duck in the lake with all of the other ducks.
Best Buddies!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Urgent Care Trip
We had to go to Children's Health Care Urgent Care last night. Cody reached up to get a piece of pizza off the pizza stone and rested his arm on the metal rack that pulls it out of the oven. As soon as he pulled his arm off it was a white mark and I was worried it was bad. We headed off to Scottish Rite Satellite Office and they saw him pretty quickly. He has a nice 2nd degree burn across his wrist. They put burn cream on it and wrapped it up very well. He LOVED going there because he got a freezer pop and a Publix truck. We're keeping it wrapped up and the cream on it and he's doing very well with it...I just hope it stays safe!
Monday, March 2, 2009
My little photographer
Look hard and you'll see our squirrel!
Cody was so excited about our squirrel. He had to get the camera and take these pictures. THey aren't the BEST pictures because he took them while inside the back door, but you can see the little squirrel munching down on the peanuts we bought for him.
Daddy's Birthday
Cody decided he was going to pick out Dennis's present himself. He picked out a Matchbox car, a Hotwheel and a toothbrush. Needless to say, Dennis didn't get to keep his presents! :) We had a good time making the construction paper chain and the cookie cake was YUMMY!! We hope daddy had a great birthday!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Boys just wanna have fun!
We spent ALL day at the playground today. We played with Cooper and Marc for 2 hours and then Jonathan and Joshua met us and we played 2 more hours! They had such a great time and when we got home, Cody fell asleep and slept for an hour (I didn't want him NOT to sleep tonight). This is such a great playground and it kept them entertained!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Painting the church
Mill Creek Church is finally in our new church facility, but there is work to be done! Everything is coming together nicely and with a fresh coat of paint on the walls, it is REALLY coming together! Notice our wonderful carpet that we must get rid of. But for the time being....we like our Jesus to party! (That comes from my husband...surprise surprise...lol). We would LOVE for you to come and visit with us one Sunday and feel the Holy Spirit!!!
PS...and THANK YOU Jon for introducing me to Big Daddy Weave while we were painting. I LOVE them and have been listening this evening. SO addicted now!
