Saturday, September 26, 2009

Keira's First Soccer Practice

Keira had her first soccer practice Friday evening. We had to go earlier that day and buy shinguards, socks, and a ball. Brock got a mini basketball, which he thought was a soccer ball, and I sure am not going to argue about that with him. It doesn't matter right now anyway! So, off to practice we go and Brock took his "soccer ball" also and wanted to participate. He tried to do everything they did. I think I counted 5 girls and 5 boys. We will not be playing actual games this year, instead they will learn skills and then scrimmage the last 20-30 minutes in practice each week.
Keira seemed to enjoy practice and didn't act shy or embarrased like she use to. I really think she has turned a corner. However, on the way to practice, she commented "I don't want to play because I am allergic to boys and grass." This is her new favorite saying, being allergic to boys, something her and her pre-school friends have come up with. I really don't know much about soccer at all, I had to teach some basic skills in PE, but never played. I made a big goof with her attire, as I put the shinguards on over the socks, and then realized my mistake once we arrived, so I had to redo all that. I will be learning the game of soccer right along with her and Brock!
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more soccer

Waiting in line to shoot a goal
Little man was so upset b/c I would not let him get in the line. I tried to take him to the other net, but he wanted to be with the team. He just doesn't understand why he cannot play yet. I felt bad for him!
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Waiting on the Parade

We went to the RCHS Homecoming Parade this afternoon. The kids were so excited to cheer for Jenna, who is on the homecoming court. Mamaw and the kids made signs and they proudly displayed them. We also went to the pep rally after the parade just for a little bit as it was during naptime.
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Homecoming Parade

Allison was on the other side of the street, so I couldn't get a good pic of her!
Allison and Jenna's fan club! We love to support family!
Let me tell you about my little man. He loves the pretty ladies! As soon as Missy arrived, he was grinning from ear to ear and even acted bashful. He came over to me and I asked him " Do you think Missy is pretty?" He grinned and went "uh-huh" Then, when we went to sit on the other side of the street, he was sat right next to Missy and I think he enjoyed every minute of it!
Jenna for Queen! We sure hope she wins!!
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Friday, September 18, 2009

I'm Not "Normal"

I have finally accepted the fact that I am not "normal" and this is totally acceptable to me. I have struggled for years wondering why so many other people are not "normal". The truth is, I am not "normal". I have questioned decisions, statements, actions, words, thoughts, etc. and finally have come to the conclusion that this is AWESOME!! Yes, you read this correctly. I don't want to be "normal" in this world. Being part of the elect, being a Christian, means I am the one that is not normal. I am in this world, but not of it. A sinner saved by grace and couldn't be happier. It all makes perfect sense now to me, I have always thought I was so different when it comes to how I live my life and the things I think, or desire to do. When you look at the "world" and compare yourself as a Christian, yes, we are the ones who are not "normal" because we don't think or act like the world. But, what joy this is for the elect. Just look at what the Bible tells us. James 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whosoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 1 John 2:15-16 Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the yes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. We cannot love the world and love God at the same time. I don't want to get caught up in the world's theology and philosophy. This is so easy to do and at times, I fail. It is so easy to slide into an attitude of self and let pride take over. It is easy to slide into many things that are not pleasing to God and we must be on guard. People think I am not "normal" simply because I choose to do things that are different than them, some things as simple as not watching certain movies, or listening to certain types of music. These may be simple actions, but is it pleasing to God? Something I have to ask myself, not for other's approval. It would be very easy to let the world tell me how I should be living : maybe I need to work so we can have 2 incomes, to help buy us a 5,000 sq ft house or a brand new SUV, with all the bells and whistles. Maybe 2 incomes would allow me to get my nails, toes, and facials every week. Maybe even have some plastic surgery, and don't worry about exercise, I can just go get the extra jiggle on my thighs suctioned off every 6 months! HA!! Maybe if I work, I can send my kids to a private school, maybe I can give them evry advantage money can buy to succeed. But then this verse alwyas comes to my thoughts : Luke 9:25 For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? No thanks world. You can tell me I need all these material things, and I will be happy. Nope, you are wrong world. I only need Jesus! Look around at folks you may know who are well-off financially and seem to have it all. Are they really that much more happy than I am. If they don't have Jesus, they cannot be. "Things" really don't matter to me anymore. I am not saying we aren't looking for a house or to even build again. But, I don't need a mansion to make me happy. I use to think I needed to be like everyone else, how wrong I was. Thank you Lord for opening my eyes! 1 John 3:1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. The real aliens in this world are Christians. Once we are born again, we are given a new nature of heavenly origin, one that is foreign to a non-believer. So, I am so content to not be "normal" and how exciting it is. I don't ever want to lose my soul to gain the world! What joy is there in loving the world? None as far as I can tell. Thank you Lord!! Photobucket

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Little Ponderosa Zoo

Friday morning we went to the Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton. Big Papaw, Uncle Jared, Papaw Woody and Mamaw Peggy joined us for a fun day. The kids enjoyed the day as did the adults. We saw birds, monkeys, porcupines, snakes, lemurs, tigers, deers, sheep, kangaroo, wallaby, hyena, emu, llamas, zonkey, ostrich, african antelope, wolves, goats, and a few other animals. Majority of the animals are rescue animals. Brock had no fear of the animals and immediately feed the ones we could. Keira was a little more hesistant, but eventually began feeding them. Some animals are on a special diet, but you could feed several of them.
Big Papaw got a kick out of using his cane to poke at the Ostrich, no harm done! He used the cane to hit a shed that the zonkey and 2 other animals were feeding in. But, they did not come out. Then, he got the wolves stirred up by using his cane and running towards them. He thought it was quite comical. The wolves did not and actually one of them came towards him ready to attack. The hair on his back was standing up! I kept waiting for us to get kicked out as I saw signs about cameras up and watching. Gotta love him!
The camel took the cup from Keira and Jared had to reach way up and get it back! It was so funny! Previously, the camel had taken Brock's cup from him. We had such a good time and the kids couldn't wait to tell daddy what all they did. A place we will visit again!
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more zoo

Brock absolutely loved feeding all the different animals. I had to go back and get a few refills!
Keira was riding Fireball. Brock rode Banjo!
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Thursday, September 03, 2009

2009 Alzheimer's Walk

After the passing of my grandmother in January, this years Alzheimer Walk was just different. I didn't try and raise money this year, my heart just wasn't in it. I didn't have the get up and go about it. Not that this reason is a valid excuse. It is almost like a little of the "fight" to beat this disease kinda left when Mamaw Duncan was gone. Not that I will not support this cause anymore, it was just hard this year. Our family all showed up at the event in Oak Ridge, but did not do the walk. There was so many kids activities this yr and demonstrations going on. Keira and Brock had a good time doing all the activities and I had a hard time getting Brock away from the football throw and beanbag toss. He kept cutting line and would have stayed in that spot all morning.
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Playing Doctor

Not sure what they are doing to Mamaw !
Mamaw was the patient as Keira and Brock played Doctors. What a fun time they had. Since we don't have evening service anymore on Sundays, this has allowed for more family play time, we we love!!
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Baby Chicks

Aunt She-She got some baby chicks, so of course we had to go see them. They are so cute!
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Nothing more precious than seeing my sweet smiling children! Never thought I could love someone so much!!!
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"Reading" the Word

Brock happened to see my Bible laying open on the table and began to "read" God's Word. I couldn't resist taking pictures, as I pray this is something he will desire to read everyday as he grows.
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