The Party

Well, I guess I better update on Conner's birthday party. The pictures above are from his actual birthday on the 18th. We got him a "Refuel" magazine (which is actually the entire new testament themed for pre-teen/tenn boys), the Dangerous Book for Boys, and a metal detector from us. On Saturday the 21st, we had just a few family and friends over for a party. The theme of the party was a patriotic Young Marines theme (since he is a Young Marine of course!). Check out the beautiful cake with the Marines emblem on it---and it was edible!We served pizza, salad, chips, and cake & ice cream. Yum! Conner got some really nice gifts and had a great time. One of his favorites was a lazer gun set, which of course got put into use immediately! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Remembering...

July 19, 2005, I delivered our baby girl Abigail Grace. She was almost 16 weeks, so she was not strong enough to survive. She was a beautiful baby girl and we will always remember her, but with God's grace we are able to smile and know that one day we will see her again, but for now Jesus is taking care of her for us. We love you Abigail!

Happy Birthday Conner!

11 years ago, we were sitting in the hospital waiting for Conner to be born. What an exciting, yet scary time that was! Being an adoptive parent, I had not really had the normal 9 months to prepare for what I was "getting myself into" (haha). I definitely did not know ANYTHING about babies (just that I wanted one), but most certainly not about little boys! I am an only child and was a total girly-girl--no tomboy here! But we live and learn!

Eleven things that I have learned about little boys over the past 11 years...

• Little boys can be dressed a cutely as little girls!
• Little boys aren't always behind girls in their "milestones". Mine has been ahead in most circumstances.
• Little boys can drench you if you don't "cover" while changing a diaper! : )---but to add a side note, I found out little girls can do that too!!
• Little boys can climb all over everything...and survive!
• Little boys will play with toy guns (even if it is just pretending with their finger) without you teaching them how to, I think it just comes naturally to them, therefore it is important to teach them safety even with their toys.
• Little boys can have extremely soft hearts, and it is good to teach them it's ok to cry.
• Little boys can be just as particular about their clothes as girls are!!
• Little boys can be just as particular about their hair as girls are!!
• Little boys (or at least mine) like to live in an "extreme" world, making his poor Mom a little worried sometimes. But only one trip to the ER in 11 years isn't too bad, I don't guess!
• Little boys aren't always just "mommas boys", mine is just as close (maybe closer!) to his daddy!
• Little boys grow up to be big boys TOO FAST!!
  

We are going to enjoy a birthday breakfast this morning with Frank's family and then we have church tonight where all Conner's friends will be. Saturday night we will have a family birthday party, with pizza and cake for everyone. I am sure he will have a blast and their will be lots of pictures to share!

Happy Birthday Frank!

Ok, so I am a day late posting it on here...but Happy Birthday to my sweet hubby! You are an awesome husband and dad and I appreciate you so much! I hope you had a great day! I LOVE YOU!

The "Joy" of Camp!

First, let me apologize for taking so long to add a new update. A lot of things going on here in our lives...I will share them with you as God leads me to in His timing.

Friday, we picked Conner up from a week of camp at Camp Joy . He went last year too and absolutely LOVED IT!! This camp is a ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga and through donations and fundraisers, they are able to offer a week of camp with great food and activities and of course awesome Bible Studies provided for the AWESOME price of $20.00!! It is almost unbelievable, but most certainly worth it! But what makes it even more special is when you see your child worshipping the Lord.

It is also a "joy" to see your boy...just being a boy!! LOL!

Thank you Highland Park Baptist for offering Camp Joy!