Check it out!

Beth Moore is doing a summer bible study on her blog using God Tube. She just did the introduction last week. It sounds like a great study! Anyone interested??

http://www.livingproofministries.blogspot.com/

Scroll down to "Siesta Summer Bible Study Introduction"

Photos

My sweet friend Andi (Greens are on the scene) has started a fun post about your favorite photos.

I must admit that I LOVE pictures, however, I am not that great at remembering to take them. I am also really bad about getting them developed...would you believe that I have over 500 on my camera right now.

There have been a few times when my photography skills have surprised me...here are some of my favorites...

This is my favorite baby picture of Kaden!

I attempted to mimic the pose with Karter a few years later!

Letters, Letters, Letters

For any of you out there with preschoolers who are less than enthusiastic about learning their letters, I have found a great new video. Last week my good friend Jan shared this video with me.


Kaden has not been too interested in letters, much less their sounds. After watching this video a few times he was naming letters and their sounds. Needless to say, I am a proud Mama!:)


What is this miracle video you ask???

Leap Frog's "Letter Factory"

This is only a thirty minute video but it packed with a fun plot and a great letter sound song.

A great pick for any preschooler!

Vacation Time!!

Nathan's younger sister Britany just informed us that she can get us a condo at the resort that she works at in Panama City for a little of nothing!

So.....it's time to get swimsuit ready. UGH!

This spring I had the best intentions...Nathan and I did Weight Watchers and we actually lost some weight. I actually dropped 10 pounds...however most of it was left over baby weight.

My goal...just 10 more pounds. I know it easier said then done and that I am definitely going to have to give up my addiction to candy. Have you tried the new peanut butter twix?

Weight Watchers here I come!!

I will let you know how I am doing. Hopefully this will provide a little bit of accountability for me as I seek to slim down!:)

Our new nephew

Welcome Pierce Roan Carey!!! Cousin number 9 on Nathan's side of the family. We are so excited about his healthy arrival and can't wait to play with him soon!

Friends

This Memorial Day weekend we met up with some of our best friends. You know the kind of friends I am talking about. The kind that feel like you haven't missed a beat even if you haven't talked in weeks. The kind of friends that you can just REALLY be you around. We were so blessed to meet the Schneider's and the Billberry's while we were serving on staff at Martin's Mill.


Luke and Kathryn served on staff as the youth minister and we had the awesome privilege of standing their wedding. Todd and Jan joined our church not long after we arrived and we friends almost instantly. These friends have held our hand during some of the most difficult times in our life. Jan and Kathryn were always willing to listen and just offer me a hug when we lost baby Konner. We will forever be thankful for our sweet friends. What a blessing!!



Here are some pictures of our day on the boat with friends!

Jan with her boys...Kaiden and Kyle

Todd and Kyle tubing

Me and Nathan on a Jet Ski....fun!!

Karter's first time on the boat

One tired baby!

Me and Kaden tubing

Three Best Friends

Kaiden S., Kaden L., and Kyle

Three REALLY strong little boys!!

How to trap a three year old!

If you have ever met our oldest son, Kaden, then you know that he is one NON-STOP ball of energy. Recently his non-stop energy has progressed into non-stop talking. This weekend I found myself saying "okay Kaden, let's practice being quiet for just 2 minutes". Don't worry it didn't work.

There are times, however, when I am so delighted by the things that he has to say. Just this last week as we were practicing John 3:16 he had us cracking up. I would say "For God", and he would continue on with the rest of the verse. When he came to the end I said "John" to which he replied..."Deere"...not exactly the answer I was looking for.:) Later that day I was quizzing him about some bible facts...who built the ark, who climbed in the tree to see Jesus, who was in the whale and so on. I finally asked if he knew what Jesus' mommy's name was. He said "no", so I told him that her name was Mary. Without even batting an eye he said " oh yeah, Mary hadded a little lamb"! I love his precious little heart and feel so blessed to be his mom!

This weekend Kaden's energy got the best of him when he decided to climb into the basketball net! He trapped himself!

Our sweet Karter after his first dunk in the backyard kiddie pool today!