The Potter

Kennedy has found a new interest. I think it is really cool!! She is working on her homework for ceramics class and I'm just goofing off playing with all her pottery stuff. Mom is helping with the homework!!! The bird is a one of a kind, made by ME! No, it's not for sale! I have to keep my first piece for when I become famous! Lol

Miss Professional

Kennedy was selected to be a part of Arvest First Leadership. Guidelines require certain dress and behavior. It's good to know that even when you dress her up, she is still herself!

Red Wolves Fans

Love these girls! My sister and my niece tailgating in this photo. I'm so proud of my sister Becky. She has overcome some obstacles that have made her a strong woman and a great mom!

Birthday Boy

Parker is 11 today! Seems just like yesterday that we brought him home.

Julie

In memory of my little sister. It's been 12 years. I miss her everyday.
This photo is from her baby shower. I'm lucky to have this photo of her and Kennedy together.

More than just 9/11

Every year, the first half of September is a roller coaster for me.
Eleven years ago, I was nine months pregnant and praying that I would not go into labor on that day. Selfishly, I did not want my child born on a day that would forever be in history a negative memorial --overshadowing his special day.
The next day I prayed I would not go into labor, because it marked the one year anniversary of loosing my sister. That day would have always been hard for me to celebrate on.
The good Lord knew, because he gave me Parker the following day.
So, I understand the sadness of today, but I can't wrap all of the emotion into memorializing 9/11. Things that are much closer to my heart are on my mind.
Immature and selfish, maybe. I truly appreciate all of those that served and put themselves in action when this happened. In my mind, they have many people remembering them, and this day is no more important than tomorrow.

The Story

Today we started a new series based on the book, "The Story." It is a novel type version of the bible. This along with the unveiling of the new auditorium has set a high bar for the rest of the week!
We haven't been to services in some time, for many reasons. I think we picked the right day to go try again.
Thank you Lord for your guidance.

Kameron

Kam is my nephew and the best looking boy in Paragould! I am missing so much of him growing up since I live far away, but his dad is doing an awesome job raising him. I love them both! Kam I am so proud of the young man you have become!
Kelly and Kameron

Oh So Sweet (most of the time!)

I love this photo of my girls. Kennedy was 4 and Livi Grace was 2. They have grown up so quickly!! They are now almost 16 and 13.

My Favorite Story

As I posted yesterday, my uncle passed away. I want to always remember this story my grandmother tells...
When I was about four years old, Todd still lived at home, he was in high school and worked on the family farm. At four, you think the world revolves around you. My grandmother tells me that he spent a great deal of time pushing me around in the stroller. One day, he couldn't for some reason or another and I got so angry with him I said, "your just a redneck!"
I had no idea what it meant, I was just repeating something I had heard. Todd and I both still got a chuckle every time she told this story. It will always put a smile on my face!