Packed with Love

The children are done with school for the summer =0) and have been looking for things to keep them busy while on deputation. Yesterday we went to Wal*Mart and picked out some things they thought our friends in Croatia might be missing. They had fun doing it and I think it helped them appreciate what they have for now anyway. We will be in the same predicament hopefully very soon joining the Leslie Family and the work in Croatia. Erin & Allyson kept saying, "You mean they can't get _____________ in Croatia?" every time we added something new. ( I almost let some of our surprises out of the bag!) We hope to mail the box tomorrow before we hit the road again to Decatur,Texas on Saturday.

GUEST BLOGGER- Erin- 7 1/2

We had so much fun petting the horses. Mom even took a picture of them. Ally wanted to ride one.

GUEST BLOGGER- ALLY BROWN- almost 6

I HAD FUN WITH MY FRIENDS. WE HAD MY BIRTHDAY EARLY. I'M ALMOST 6.

A Testimony of Mercy & Grace

Yesterday, Daddy took the girls into the baptistry to show them what happens when you get baptized to ease their fears and answer any questions before the big day today. They got to get in the tub and walk through it. They thought that was cool! Erin was saved at the beginning of our deputation time and has been unsure up until now to get baptized. Ally was saved the weekend before Easter last year and wanted to get baptized with Erin. We are so excited for their decisions to baptized and I think they are too! They also shared their special day with their cousin Brianne who was baptized as well! We are praying that their testimony will touch the heart of someone and bring them closer to Christ.

Mother's Day Memories

Make a Smilebox photobook

They call me Mommie

Happy Mother's Day to all today! What a great responsibility we have in raising our daughters and sons to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord in this day and time that we live. I became a mother almost 8 years ago with my first daughter Erin Mercy, then 20 months later came Allyson Grace. Three years later we were blessed with little Noah Justice. I am so thankful for these little blessings in my life. It is truly a priveledge to be called Mommie.

Sooo Busy!

Since we've been home frome the midwest, things have been hopping around here! Four of us went to the dentist and left with no cavities. =) Erin came down with the Norovirus and was so sick that she had to be admitted to the hospital for dyhydration. Thankfully, we only had to stay one day.

UPDATE ON NOAH: Noah went to Children's Hospital on 4/17/09 to see how much he had grown and see how he was eating. Sadly, he only gained 2 oz. since last August, which they were not happy about. I told them that I was pleased that he had not lost any with as much as we were traveling. Reccomendations- continue three meals and try to get vegetables in him @ one meal =) (everything boosted), 16 oz boosted milk, 2 high calorie snacks. Easy? Not quite! Especially when your trying to homeschool two girls who would rather be playing! Did I mention that I have to write everything he eats down? =( In my opinion, he is doing well with only minor packing issues now. We can only take is one day at a time. His next appointment is July 9 to see how he is progressing.

WEIGHT LOSS PROGRESS: None =( I saw the doctor for health concerns and joint aching. Everything checked out okay testing wise. I have exercises to do to strengthen my legs and relieve the aching. Hopefully I will get back on track soon.