One Lump Sum....

Well, it has been crazy to say the least around our house. Last Sunday, I started my first rotation in the preschool class at our church. It was fun! Nothing like I had anticipated. The rest of the day was pretty lazy. Alex, Ashton and Maddie all took naps and then we had Mexican food with a group of people from our church. It was nice to get to know a few more people that we see each week, but don't get to talk to much.

Sunday night, the kids and I decided to take a little last minute road trip. We really enjoyed spending Monday and Tuesday with BB, KK and Addison. We got to get away from home for a couple of days and enjoy some playtime. The kids got to do a little pool fun, take a ride with BB on the four wheeler and play with Addison!! There wasn't much outside time because the rain kept us stuck inside.

Wednesday we basically stayed home and got some cleaning done and today was SHOPPING!!!! The kids and I piled in the car this morning and we went to Hermitage and then Providence to do some much needed SHOPPING! After we got back and took a short nap, the kids' friend Cason came over to hang out while his dad did some work for church. It was a fun night!

Stay tuned for a busy weekend wrap up.....

A few days in one.....

Wednesday, Alex spent the day at home using some vacation time. It was Ashton's last day at Tuesday/Wednesday school and he wanted to sport a mohawk. Of course, Alex was all about that as you can tell!! Maddie wasn't feeling good, but still willing to pose for a picture with her big brother.

Friday morning, we went to Pump it Up with some friends. As you can tell, Maddie had some fun playing ball with Mr. Erik. Surprisingly, she loves Erik!!! For anyone that knows her, knows that is a big deal because she really isn't a fan of too many men. However, Erik made it one of his goals to "make her like him" as he said. It worked!!

Friday evening, Daddy got some time to play with the kids and hang out with Erik and Kaleb. I, on the other hand, got some much needed time for me. I joined a handful of other Journey girls at Katrina's house for Scrapbooking/Craft night. We had a lot of fun. Most of the girls worked on their scrapbooks, but I worked on a service project for the women's ministry. It was a great time!! Can't wait until next time.

Maddie was a SUPER big girl today!

This morning, Maddie had to have bloodwork done in order to try to help us determine whether or not she is allergic to peanuts. Alex and I were truly dreading this visit because she is a strong little girl and we just knew that it was going to be absolutely horrible trying to hold her down for blood to be drawn. Well, little miss Maddie shocked us to say the least!! The lady came in to take her blood and Maddie just laid back. She pulled Maddie's arm out to the side, turned it over and began to draw the blood and Maddie NEVER moved! Can you believe that? She didn't even cry!! When the needle came out and the lady placed the cotton ball on her arm, Maddie began to cry, but nothing until it was over. How amazing is that?! God was definitely watching out for us today!!! So, as a reward Daddy told her she could go to Chick fil a and play. She spotted it on the way to the doctor and wanted to go. After a quick hair cut for Ashton, we went back and she got to play.

IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it is official! We have a trampoline! Saturday, Alex got to spend some time seeing how much the kids LOVED playing on the Kimbro's tramepoline. Today, he went and bought one. I'm not totally sure though whether it was for them or him... LOL.

As you can see, Ashton & Maddie are definitely enjoying it already!

Alex couldn't get it put together fast enough! We were literally tying the netting up while they were jumping. I have a feeling that this will be our new favorite pass time for a while!!!!!

Fun Filled Weekend

This was another busy weekend for us! It seems like we've had a lot of those lately. Saturday morning, Alex and the kids joined Robbie and Cason for breakfast at Waffle House while I got to enjoy a quiet morning alone. I even got to get out of the house BRIEFLY by myself, which doesn't happen much. I came back to find every toy we own outside in the driveway and the kids having a great time playing with Daddy. All this rain lately has kept us inside and they were busting at the seams to get out and play! Saturday after brought even more outside fun at Ansley's birthday party. The kids like to play at the Kimbro's house because they have a trampoline. We're still working on Daddy letting us get one! I'll keep you posted.

Today was another great day! The Journey started two services (9am and 11am) today. We chose the 9am so that we could get home and have lunch without rushing like we normally do with the former 10am service. It was a nice change of pace in our house. I think I'm going to like it. Despite a few small alterations to our normal set up... it was a great lesson and service. I'm excited to see what next week brings!

Fabulous Friday

Today was a fabulous day!!!!!!!!!! I have been brainstorming on some ideas for service projects that my church women's ministry could be apart of and today I hit a JACKPOT. I found several great ideas. I'm super excited about one in particular. There is a women and childrens shelter here in Lebanon that needs help. I'm so excited about finding out all I can about it. From everything I've read, it seems like an awesome organization that could use some major support. I'm so excited about it!!! I'm thinking about trying to volunteer there starting in August at least one day a week when the kids both start Mother's Day Out and I'm free to do what I want. I'll keep you posted!

Have a great weekend!

Casey & Addison for a vist

The last few days have been a little more busy than last week for us. Alex stayed home from work on Tuesday and after we took Ashton to school, he, Maddie and I went and did a little shopping. After that, we got another visit from Casey and Addison. They came to stay with us again for a few days. We're glad to have them here and love our time to visit with them.

Wednesday brought more shopping for Maddie and I. Casey talked us in to going to Providence to look for her some clothes. Can you believe I would need any convincing for some shopping?! LOL We had a good time and enjoyed getting out. I was just TRULY exhausted after half a day of shopping and didn't do much of anything the rest of the day.

Today is just going to be a day of relaxing and hanging out at home before Casey & Addison have to head back to their house to see Brandon after lunch! Alex should be home shortly thereafter and who knows what we might get in to for the evening!! Stay tuned.....