Do you know the song....

This is the day that the Lord has made. (yes that song) With Spring time being here, I can't help but sing that song while I am driving to work. I think Spring is the season that has me in awe every year. Just to watch the trees go from their ugly, dormant stage to bloom beautiful green textures, of all sizes and textures, and then their is the bazillion different flowers that bloom as well. On my drive to work is one pasture after another, so I see fields of wild flowers, new baby cows and lots of birds. (The occasional skunk that didn't make it across the road the night before, peeeuuu). But what a wonderful gift He has made to share with US! Today and everyday, Lord I thank you for the beauty you have made for me to enjoy year after year, and the health to get out and enjoy it.

Well, it has been a year since I have posted on my blog! The kids have changed so much. We went to California to Disney and Universal (the family photo to the left). Had a blast! This was the kids first trip where they were able to fly on a plane. I am not sure what was more exciting the thought of flying or actually doing it!
The kids just finished up basketball, I will have to put some pics up of that, and maybe a few more of our vacation pics as well.
TA TA for now!

This past Sunday we went to Mrs. Lee's Farm here in Gladewater. The air was cool, the sun was bright. It was a perfect day. The only down side is that the flowers had too much heat this past week and had lost their blooms. But as you can see we got in some great shots. It was still a perfect day. Another example of "just get outside" the kids will bring the fun.

Carlie Rae's 6th Birthday

February 14th was Carlie's 6th birthday. We had a few friends over, made some cake and had some fun.

Neal and Quay don't look real happy, but I assure you that they had a great time. Then there is Carlie, Chloie, Abbey, Hailey, Megan, Brandon and Caleb.

Then we had Strawberry Shortcake Cake. It was really good. Can you remember when you were 6. What a wonderful time in life for most of us. No worries. We just love this girl. She and her brother have brought lots of joy to our home. We are glad we were chosen to be thier parents.

NEW LOVES IN OUR LIVES

We would like to introduce you to our latest love. This is Peppermint. She is adopted from the Build a Bear Foundation. As you can tell by the photo Carlie Rae is head over heals over this little bear. I love that even in her sleep she has a death grip on her. I can remember a day not so long ago that my nights were always snugglier with my stuffed animals. I was not a baby doll girl. Animals all the way. They are amazing when you can see yourself in them in so many things. I hope she gets all the good stuff.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Today is the day of love. What a great day for the Lord. Isn't that what He is all about.
Take the time to tell Him you love him. And be sure to love the ones at home. Some times we are the toughest on the ones we love the most. I know I am. Make today full of hugs and kisses. (Maybe even on the ones who are hardest to love). If you are reading this you are my friend and I LOVE YOU.
SHANNON

The Crazy Days of Carlie Rae

There are days that your kids simply crack you up. After Quay's birthday party they had been playing with the baloons, and I heard Carlie Rae laughing loud, out loud. She had put Dolly Parton to shame. I nearly wet my pants laughing at her. Look at the smile on that face. She thought she had really done something! Well it worked. She had us in tears.

I love my kids!