Jonah sportin' the 'stache.
Gingerbread Construction Crew
At our Sunday School PartayTuesday, December 14, 2010
Hello December!
Jonah sportin' the 'stache. Gingerbread Construction Crew At our Sunday School Partay
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Fall Stuff!
Obviously, pictures are our favorite things to post. Here are some that help tel the story of our fall. Jonah lost his first tooth at school one day and then came home and lost another one--two in one day is quite accomplishment in 7-year-old world. That gives you automatic 1st-grade street cred!
Jonah ventured into football territory this fall. His age group plays flag football and I wasn't sure he was going to like it--he did; and he was pretty good, too!
Seth continues to develop those soccer skills. Seth's happy-go-lucky nature usually means he enjoys just about anything he does. It was sometimes a challenge juggling practices and game times--a sign of things to come.
No sports for Abram--just the sport of being the ultimate tag-along. He loves being with his big brothers. Gotta love this sappy grin:
Mary is so crafty--in a good way. Most people are already fast-forwarding to Christmas. Mary intentionally made this to remind our family to be thankful. We are thankful for her!
Jonah ventured into football territory this fall. His age group plays flag football and I wasn't sure he was going to like it--he did; and he was pretty good, too!
Seth continues to develop those soccer skills. Seth's happy-go-lucky nature usually means he enjoys just about anything he does. It was sometimes a challenge juggling practices and game times--a sign of things to come.
No sports for Abram--just the sport of being the ultimate tag-along. He loves being with his big brothers. Gotta love this sappy grin:
Mary is so crafty--in a good way. Most people are already fast-forwarding to Christmas. Mary intentionally made this to remind our family to be thankful. We are thankful for her!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Birthdaypalooza!
The end of September brings cooler weather (unless you live in Louisiana) AND the birthdays of 2 special boys. We recently had a birthday-filled weekend to celebrate Jonah turning 7 and Seth turning 5.
DAY 1: Jonah's actual birthday=presents from us--including a drum set. He was excited. We have since gone deaf.
DAY 2-A: After Seth's soccer game, we had his party. Seth currently loves Toy Story. Mary made him cupcakes that looked like the little green aliens from the movie. Yes, folks, she is clever AND domestic! 
DAY 3: Seth's actual birthday. Pretty much every gift we gave him had something to do with Toy Story 3. As you can see, Seth was all smiles--which, of course, is his usual state of being!
Sorry Abram, your birthday's not until May!
DAY 1: Jonah's actual birthday=presents from us--including a drum set. He was excited. We have since gone deaf.
DAY 2-A: After Seth's soccer game, we had his party. Seth currently loves Toy Story. Mary made him cupcakes that looked like the little green aliens from the movie. Yes, folks, she is clever AND domestic! DAY 2-B: After Jonah's flag football game, we had HIS party. He had a cookie cake on which Mary's brother iced a Power Ranger--yes, free-hand! We hated to eat it....well, almost.
DAY 3: Seth's actual birthday. Pretty much every gift we gave him had something to do with Toy Story 3. As you can see, Seth was all smiles--which, of course, is his usual state of being!
Sorry Abram, your birthday's not until May!
Monday, September 6, 2010
What great things has God done for you?
"Come and listen, all who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for me."
Psalm 66:16
A couple of weeks ago we were working with Jonah to memorize his weekly Bible verse for church. In the process of memorizing Psalm 66:16, we all had time to reflect on the great things God has done for us!!!
Our pastor's wife challenged each of the first graders to come by her house and chalk her driveway to illustrate all the things God has done for them.
Our pastor's wife challenged each of the first graders to come by her house and chalk her driveway to illustrate all the things God has done for them.
God had done great things for us: JONAH--Speaking of first graders....here is my big guy just two weeks into the new school year. I can't believe he will be 7 years old in 3 weeks. My, how time flies.......Jonah is such a sweet boy and always taking care of his brothers!!
God had done great things for us: SETH--our other big guy just started pre-K this week. He turns 5 in just 3 weeks...where has the time gone? Its hard to resist those big blue eyes and contagious smile!!!
God had done great things for us: ABRAM--This little crazy guy is always cracking us up!! He is talking nonstop and doing his best to keep up with his big brothers. He is a bundle of fun!!
God had done great things for us: GIDEON--Although we haven't met him yet, we know he's out there just waiting for us. We pray daily that all the details work out to bring him home. We love that little guy even thought none of us has officially met him. We know God has him in His sights and is keeping him safe!!!
What are the great things God has done for you? I hope you will take the time to reflect and praise God for his loving kindness!!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Summer Rewind: Part V (Glorieta)
So..it's almost October. Time to get past the summer. Here are a few pics from our last adventure of the summer--our annual trip to Glorieta, NM for Collegiate Week.
Total states traveled this summer: 9 Hello Fall!
Total states traveled this summer: 9 Hello Fall!Summer Rewind: Part IV (Charleston, Atlanta)
Still recapping the summer--wow! Part 4 of our summer adventure sent us to Charleston, SC to a family wedding. Of course, we had to stop in Atlanta--and the Varsity! I even wore my GT shirt in honor of the occasion.
In the couple of days before the wedding, we got to take in some of the sights of Charleston. Here we are on the waterfront.
At the wedding...aren't we a good-looking bunch!
Hanging outside of the reception.
On the way back from Charleston, we spent a few days with our good friends the Platts (minus Steve). Here we are at Stone Mountain. Had not been to the laser show in a while--It was a lot of fun!
In the couple of days before the wedding, we got to take in some of the sights of Charleston. Here we are on the waterfront.
At the wedding...aren't we a good-looking bunch!
Hanging outside of the reception.
On the way back from Charleston, we spent a few days with our good friends the Platts (minus Steve). Here we are at Stone Mountain. Had not been to the laser show in a while--It was a lot of fun!
Summer Rewind: Part III (Elizabeth, Baton Rouge)
Continuing with our summer of fun...we journeyed to Elizabeth, LA to see my (Jamey's) family. This means we had to take the obligatory picture of all the kids--we're getting quite a crew. Note the newest addition--little Erin!
Next, straight from Elizabeth to Baton Rouge for the annual Director-Family Retreat. This is a great time where all the BCM Directors and all of our families get together. Here we are hanging with the Clarks at the BR Zoo. They are also adopting from Africa (Rwanda, to be exact)--find their adoption blog here.
OK, so after we returned, we celebrated Independence Day at home with a late night fireworks run. $20 doesn't buy as many fireworks as it used to!
Fireworks in the driveway + kids in pajamas + sitting in the back of the van = FUN.
And then, the INCIDENT. Basically, Seth fought a bungee cord and the bungee cord won. Boys and bungee cords do not mix. After an ER visit, 5 days of bed rest, several opthomologist visits, and time...Seth is almost back at 100%.
Next, straight from Elizabeth to Baton Rouge for the annual Director-Family Retreat. This is a great time where all the BCM Directors and all of our families get together. Here we are hanging with the Clarks at the BR Zoo. They are also adopting from Africa (Rwanda, to be exact)--find their adoption blog here. 
OK, so after we returned, we celebrated Independence Day at home with a late night fireworks run. $20 doesn't buy as many fireworks as it used to!
Fireworks in the driveway + kids in pajamas + sitting in the back of the van = FUN.
And then, the INCIDENT. Basically, Seth fought a bungee cord and the bungee cord won. Boys and bungee cords do not mix. After an ER visit, 5 days of bed rest, several opthomologist visits, and time...Seth is almost back at 100%.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Summer Rewind: Part II (Arkansas, Houston)
Our first trip of the summer brought us to Arkansas to visit Mary's family in Harrison. We always enjoy heading north to a little cooler weather, being in the Ozarks, and seeing our family. We spent a day in Branson at Branson Landing which is almost just like the Louisiana Boardwalk here in Shreveport. Here we are outside of Bass Pro pretending we're out on a lake!
We also took the boys to play minigolf while we were in Branson. It was a big hit. I like Seth's facial expression in this one.
Funny thing about our trip to Arkansas is that we had to have our transmission rebuilt while we were there. Goodbye very-large-chunk-of-money-that-we-could-have-used-on-our-adoption!! The big issue (besides the $) with this repair is that it took a week to complete and we needed to be in Houston for a wedding. Solution: the boys stayed in Harrison with the fam while Mary and I made a whirlwind trip to Houston for the wedding I was in. Mary then returned to retrive the children. Here we are looking fancy at the wedding reception!
Oh yeah, during all this other stuff, I (Jamey) had a birthday. Happy Birthday to me! Here I am with the fam right before we eat cake. Again, Seth with the face!
There's no real reason why we included this picture other that it being very funny. I see you!
TOTAL STATES TRAVELED AT THIS POINT: 4
We also took the boys to play minigolf while we were in Branson. It was a big hit. I like Seth's facial expression in this one.
Funny thing about our trip to Arkansas is that we had to have our transmission rebuilt while we were there. Goodbye very-large-chunk-of-money-that-we-could-have-used-on-our-adoption!! The big issue (besides the $) with this repair is that it took a week to complete and we needed to be in Houston for a wedding. Solution: the boys stayed in Harrison with the fam while Mary and I made a whirlwind trip to Houston for the wedding I was in. Mary then returned to retrive the children. Here we are looking fancy at the wedding reception!
Oh yeah, during all this other stuff, I (Jamey) had a birthday. Happy Birthday to me! Here I am with the fam right before we eat cake. Again, Seth with the face!
There's no real reason why we included this picture other that it being very funny. I see you!
TOTAL STATES TRAVELED AT THIS POINT: 4
Summer Rewind: Part I (Shreveport)
Tomorrow, Jonah enters his first day of 1st Grade. I cannot believe it. Everybody says this...the summer has just FLOWN by. You may have noticed a distinct lack of family blog posting this summer. I'm dishing up for you a wonderful bowl of Excuse Stew: 1 part busy family, 4 parts road trip with a big helping of trying-to-adopt-a-child! Actually, I may just be talking to myself at this point. Hello, is anyone out there?
Anyway, as we begin a new school year, we thought it would be appropriate to review what life has been like these past 3 months. Think of it as a "What I Did This Summer" project. We will begin our rewind with the end of school back in May. Here are Jonah and Seth after Jonah's end-of-the-year kindergarten recognition.
Seth had an end-of-the-year program for his preschool class as well. Here he is with his teacher, Ms Hendrix, after the program.
The beginning of June brought our friends from New Orleans, the Grubbs, through Shreveport. We always enjoy spending time with them. Mary, Kim, and the kids had met a firefighter who invited them on a tour of the main fire station in town. The adults even enjoyed it!
The wall of kids. Abram is very happy to be included.
Crazy kids.
Anyway, as we begin a new school year, we thought it would be appropriate to review what life has been like these past 3 months. Think of it as a "What I Did This Summer" project. We will begin our rewind with the end of school back in May. Here are Jonah and Seth after Jonah's end-of-the-year kindergarten recognition.
Seth had an end-of-the-year program for his preschool class as well. Here he is with his teacher, Ms Hendrix, after the program.
The beginning of June brought our friends from New Orleans, the Grubbs, through Shreveport. We always enjoy spending time with them. Mary, Kim, and the kids had met a firefighter who invited them on a tour of the main fire station in town. The adults even enjoyed it!
The wall of kids. Abram is very happy to be included.
Crazy kids.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
T-ball Time
Just a brief post to let you know that we are in the middle of Jonah's T-ball season. Here are a few pics from one of his games.
Happy Birthday Abram!
The Journey of a Cupcake
a terrible "poem"
in honor of Abram's 2nd Birthday
in honor of Abram's 2nd Birthday
Oh, the Cupcakes prepared with the care of a mother's hand,
dusted with cheerful sprinkles and
lovingly pierced with festive monkey toothpicks...
Served on a monkey platter to an eager little monkey,jumping up and down to get his grubby paws on one...
The Chosen Cupcake all alone, abandoned by his green brethren, waiting to meet his fate as the purple-shirted monster looms...
AAAAAAHHHHH! In for the first bite. Is it over yet?
Happy monkey-monster ready to dive in for more.Good-bye little cupcake. Good-bye.
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