KIDS!!!

I have been mad at the K-4 program that Bailey attended since about 1 month after she started last school year. I had really high hopes that she would really learn alot during that year. But, she never came home knowing anything. We saw lots of pictures of apples and balloons. She knew how to write her name but it was all crazy looking. She went in knowing this already so I was not impressed when she came out writing her name the exact same way. BAilEy.

Well the little snot head just started reading tonight!!! Where did this come from? How did she learn this??? Johnny has been saying for a long time now that she knew more than she was letting us know but I didn't believe him. Well I guess I was wrong (for the 1st time ever HA!). Now, she is not reading novels or anything but she is able to sound out simple words. Go figure.

K-5 starts on August 12th. So, I guess we are getting ready for a long, exciting year. I just hope I have the patience for all the homework!

p.s. - please do not say a prayer for me to have patience...last time I heard of someone praying for patience they ended up pregnant very shortly after and that is a Wild Child!!! I really am not up for the test. LOL

Germ-A-Phobe Johnny

Johnny decided today that he had not been to the hospital in a while and he really wanted to go. So, we took a trip to St. Vincents this morning. Come to find out...he has a colon infection. I want all of you to know I love my husband very much and I really was genuinely concerned about that was wrong with him. However, he totally cracked me up. Johnny is the biggest germ-a-phobe I have ever met. How he does his job every day I do not know. I feel pretty confident that before he touches anyone at work he has at least 3 pair of gloves on. Anyway, today at the hospital he had to go to the bathroom. He always wears 2 pairs of sock but he just couldn't handle letting the bottom of his double-socked feet touch the floor. SO, he put on his work boots with his hospital dress. I was so glad that our phones take pictures. This was a really funny sight to see!!!

I think I should confess...

I bought a bag of these Oh so sinfull cookies tonight. Can I just tell you it was the best thing I have had in a while. They are a limited edition from Nabisco so I suggest that you jump up right now and go to the store and stock up! The only thing I think could make it any better would be if they were double-stuff! They are the famous OREA cookie with the most perfect balance of the original cream and chocolate fudge. How in the world can you get any better than that??? Johnny of all people said they were so rich he couldn't eat but a few of them...that says a lot.
Well I guess I am looking pretty pathetic right now blogging about cookies so, I am now going to stop.

30 Years

This week Mom & Dad will celebrate 30 years of marriage...what an accomplishment!

30 years =360 months

30 years = 18,720 weeks

30 years = 6,832,800 days

30 years = 163,987,200 hours

That is a Really Long Time!!!

Amazing Discovery by Callie

"Mommy, there is apple juice in my apple!!!"

"WOW"

It's the Simple Things...

Sometimes God chooses to speak to us through the simplest things. It can be anytime, anywhere, and through anybody. Tonight I decided that the girls and I should go eat Mexican food (we all love cheese dip). We always have to listen to the girls music in the car and they have to take turns with whose CD we listen to. On one of Callie's CD's at the very end it has 4 songs that are instrumental. We usually skip those songs but tonight I decided we needed some quiet time. The second song started to play and the sweetest voice started to sing (it brings tears to my eyes again just thinking about it)...

Jesus Loves me this I know
For the bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak but He is Strong.

Jesus Loves me He who died
Heaven's gates are open wide
He who washed away my sin
Let this little child come in.

Yes Jesus Loves me
Yes Jesus Loves me
Yes Jesus Loves me
The bible tells me so.

I was totally amazed that Bailey figured out what song that was but whatever you may think about it, I truly believe it was the Lord speaking through her to remind me that Yes He does Love Me!!! (no matter what!)

Beach 2009

Here are a few pictures of our beach trip this week. We went to Panama City, FL and stayed from Tuesday through Saturday.

This was right when we got there on our balcony.

Johnny always finds the best shells. He found these at night!

Callie was very upset because we couldn't find the "tiny tiny crab"

Could not wait for morning to start digging.

Bailey was having the best time...singing to the top of her lungs and rolling in the sand.

This was Wednesday. Bailey really is turning into a little fish.

Callie did not want to get off the steps.

A little rest time after a long day swimming.

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum

Pier Park - Bailey went Extreme!!!

Pier Park

Train ride @ Pier Park

Gulf World

Sea Lion Show

This was a very special picture. We went to a high diver show at Gulf World. After the show Callie got a high five from one of the divers. She would not let anyone or anything touch her hand for at least an hour after the show. She walked around with her hand in the air just like this.

Dolphin Show

Back to the Beach!!!

Lunch Time.

Callie would rather play than eat!!!