Easter 2008

Today is Easter. We went to Church this morning. We had a great service with lots of singing. The kids at church got to sing and play the hand bells. My friend and her son came to church again today so please pray that they will keep coming.
Last night we let the kids dye eggs. I try not to put to much attention on the eggs and baskets. When they start talking about the easter bunny I ask them "What is Easter". I make them answer before I let them talk about anything else.

After Church, we went to my parents house for lunch. We had a house and a table full. We all stayed dressed up so we could take pictures. Of course I hate having pics of myself made but I did it anyway. After lunch the kids got to hunt eggs. Kaylee found the girls prize egg and Keiton found the boys.>
While we were at my parents, my sister pulled Karson's tooth. Karson would not let anyone touch it and it was just hanging. She talked to Michelle on the phone yesterday and Michelle told her that if she didn't let Greg pull it the she was. Well she did. Karson looks so cute!!

Week in Review

This past week has been pretty full. I guess I would not know what to do if I ever had a boring week. We had a Easter egg hunt at our Church last Sat. The kids had a lot of fun. It rained so we had everything in the gym.
Karson was diagnosed with Fifth's Disease. She was contagious when we didn't know it so I hope we didn't give it to anyone. It is going around in her school. It is not life threatening, she just turned blood red all over. The symptoms (redness) can last 2 to 3 months. Keiton woke up yesterday with a small red spot on his face and today his face is red all over so I guess he has it now.
This past Friday we took the kids and my niece Kenzee to the Alabama gymnastics. They had a great time. Keiton got a little bored towards the end. Karson got her foot stuck in the seat. You know we can't go anywhere without having a little drama.
I have been off of work since Wednesday. I have to go back tomorrow and I sure don't want to. The kids are ready to go back to school. Greg works midnights again this week. I guess things do work out better when we are on a routine.

It snowed!! (a little)

We woke up to a little bit if snow this morning. I woke up about 6am due to Greg snoring. I looked outside hoping to find that the whole yard and house was covered in snow, but all I found was a little dusting. I'm not complaining since this is the most snow that we've seen since we've been in this house.
The kids woke up shortly after 7am. I let them go outside and play because I knew as soon as the sun came up it would all melt. It was still snowing when we were outside. The kids had a blast!! They were so excited. Karson made a little snowman and Kaylee made a big snowball. Keiton liked throwing snow on Belle.
Greg also got in on a little fun. He made a little snowman. Then he let Keiton throw the snowman at us. I really wish we could get just one good snow for the kids to play in.

We need your Prayers!!

Please keep my family in your prayers. Greg and I are really trying to get closer to the Lord. We are trying to put God first in everything we do, think, say, buy, and everything else that I can't think of right now. As most of you know, when you are living your life for Jesus Christ, the devil can't stand it. He tries his best to attack you and try to get you away from God. The devil tries to get to you through your family, children, friends and even your spouse. I know God has a big plan for our lives. Please pray that we will stand stronge and that we will grow closer to God everyday.
God is so great!!!!! I want to thank Him and praise his great Name today!!!
I also want to thank all my church family. I love each and everyone of you. I also want to tell Renae how thankful I am to have such a great Christian friend as you. Thank you for always being there when I need a ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on. I always love our "Big Al" talks.

Update

Sorry it's been so long since an update. There have been lots going on. The girls had their last Upward game the other Saturday. Then we had our Upward awards night. It was awsome!! Curt Anderson (a Christian magican) came and spoke and did some tricks. The kids really loved it and us big kids too!! This Upward
program has been such a great outreach program. It has been a lot of work but it has been so fun. This has been something that the girls and I have been able to enjoy together. God has truly blessed!!!!

The other Sunday night we took a group of kids to McDonalds after church. They had a blast. They got to run and play while us adults got a chance to talk. It was so nice not having to worry about the food and the cleaning up. While we were there, I squirted sauce all over Karson's shirt. Renae came to the rescue with an extra shirt of Jacobs. Thanks Renae!!! I would really be lost without you.