Slide Show of Jack's B'day

Happy 4th Birthday Jack!

We can't believe that our Jack is four years old!
We thank the Lord for these four years and pray that Jack grows to be a man that honors the Lord in all he says and does!



Jack places all of the candles, hot wheels symbols, and flags on his cake (except for one set in the corner that I did)! He loved helping with his own cake! What a fun day with my big four year old son!
We miss you, Daddy! See you tomorrow!

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Pictures

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Chloe Belle

While we were Louisiana getting ready for the wedding, Andrea had her baby (3 weeks early)! We are so excited to welcome Chloe to the family! Visit the Cole's Blog to see their news!

All a Mistake?

Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Source: A Lamp For My Feet
Scripture: Acts 1:17

All a Mistake?

It is easy to conclude, when things turn out badly, that it was all a mistake to begin with.

The facts of the gospel do not bear this out. Think of Jesus' choice of apostles. He spent a whole night in prayer before He made his selection. Judas was one of his choices. Peter affirmed, in his sermon on the day of Pentecost, "He was one of our number and had his place in this ministry" (Acts 1:17 NEB). Things could not have turned out worse for him or for Jesus because of him, yet Scripture nowhere suggests that the original choice was a mistake. Judas was still a man, still free to sin.

When we must make decisions, we should bring to bear on them scriptural principles, prayer, and all the intelligence God has dealt out to us. Then we must go on quietly in faith, knowing that the results of our obedience are God's responsibility, not ours.

Wedding Announcement

Need A Laugh - Geese Sighting!

A little background ... John and I were researching ideas for centerpieces for Kevin's rehearsal dinner in a couple of weeks. We were looking for ideas for flower arrangements, the style vases they were in, etc. We were getting some ideas, but not real sure yet ... so we did a search for "table decorations" and this site came up for inexpensive ideas. I had to click on it! I was reading the first idea to John, but I couldn't get the first sentence out because I was laughing so hard I was crying! You may not find it as funny, but I had to share it! I wish I had pictures! Kevin and Hailey, don't worry - there will be no Geese Sightings at your rehearsal dinner!

Geese Sighting
Years ago we decorated for a church youth banquet, using oblong russet potatoes, dried weeds collected by the roadside, and gray geese made from origami and glued to the top of a thin wire. The weeds and wires were stuck into each potato. In addition to being fun to make, they were inexpensive, clever, and attractive.

I hope this helps.

Twila

Happy Anniversary!

Well ... today we celebrate 12 super years of marriage! WOW! Can you believe it has been 12 years? The Lord has taken us down some smooth paths, some rocky paths, and has provided us the strength and grace to get over some HUGE boulders! Every step of the way HE has made our marriage stronger and our love for HIM greater! I would not want to be on this road of life with any other! I love you, John!

The Engaged Couple

We have a great engagement picture!

If you want to see more pictures, click here to go to the photographer's web-site!

Beware ... if you don't want to see Hailey in here dress ... don't go to this web-site!

Steeplechase Video

Iroquois Steeplechase

Today we had a great family day at the races! The Iroquois Steeplechase to be exact! What an experience! You know that Shelby LOVED seeing the horses! Some friends from church even showed up! What a beautiful day!

Hoping to post a video from today! Look for it to come!

Belated Easter Pictures

Better late than never!
When we got home from church we had a picture taking session! The kids were able to some pictures - so you get several poses! Enjoy - and have a good laugh at Michael's hair!

Spring Trip

Well, our trip started in Nashville as we headed to Wylie, TX. The Lord blessed us with a smooth trip of 11.5 hours. I had figured making it in 12 hours would be good, so I felt great with our timing! The children only watched about an hour worth of movies, and the DVD player stopped working - so we had quiet time (which was great for me)! That Thursday evening we had dinner and played with our dear friends, the Perkinsons! I can't believed we stayed 4 nights and I didn't take any pictures at the house! AHHHH! I am bummed! But, that just means we were busy catching up and having a great time!
Friday morning we played with Cait while Benjamin and Tamra went to school. We had lunch together, then we went to visit Mrs. Irma (my precious neighbor in Allen). We miss her so much! Mr. Roy was still in the hospital recovering from a knee surgery, but he is doing well!



Mrs. Irma & Michael



Mrs. Irma and the kidos!

Friday evening we went Babe's in Garland to eat with friends!
Thank you to the Pates and Perkinsons for great fellowship and fun!



David and Thomas have grown! I think they like Babe's!



Michael wasn't sure about things!



Every now and then everyone that wants stands up and does the Hokey Pokey with the waitresses! You can tell the crew that enjoyed this the most!



Jack thinks these chicken strips are great!



Here we go!
As we left we were in the middle of a bad thunder storm! Drenching rain and hail was fun to run and drive in! Later we found out that 12 tornadoes touched down in the Dallas/Ft. Worth that evening! The Lord was watching over us!

Saturday, Benjamin's soccer game was cancelled because of the rain the night before. Shelby, Michael, and I went to get Shelby's dress for Kevin and Hailey's wedding next month! We had success! YEAH!



Saturday evening we went to a fellowship at our TX church! :) We had a great time visiting with friends!



What sweet fellowship!



Look at that smile! And the yummy food!



Happy Birthday, Mr. Hamm!



Games ...



games, and more games!



Sunday after church we went to Aunt Andrea and Uncle Chris' for lunch! We had yummy hamburgers! We were able to see the addition to their home and how the baby's room is coming! Since our visit, they have decided on a name! Yeah! Check it out here!

On Monday we headed to LA! First we stopped for a few hours in Shreveport/Bossier City to visit with Nana! We were also able to see Ms. Ila, Nana's friend, Mrs. Terri Prince and Taft! The children played and we visited and passed a tuxedo for Taft to wear in the wedding. We had a great time of fellowship and headed to Monroe!



Grant in a new LSU shirt that PawPaw gave him!



A trip to the park with PawPaw, JenJen, Danielle, and Anna Claire!



Look at that face!



Big girl! My great-niece, Anna Claire!













And for one of the main reasons for my trip - Grannie D! We went to see Grannie every other day! She looks great!




Shelby and Anna Claire playing with the kittys at Grannie's!



Grannie and me!



Grannie and the children!



Michael with one of Grannie's hat's on!

On Sunday, we met Grandpa and Grannie Susan at the park in Ruston. That morning I took the children to church at the church where John and I were married (12 years ago this month)! What a great day seeing old friends! You can see pictures from our time with Grandpa and Grannie Susan here. If you can't view these pics, let me know and I will try to link them differently!

We came home on a Tuesday! Boy were we glad to get back home to Daddy! - Great trip, but glad to be back in Nashville!