Wordless Wednesday...for Daddy!

Baseball and Birthdays

Jordan is playing baseball! This is his first year to play, he's playing machine pitch and he's learning the game. We have had so much rain that it seems as though half of the practices and games have been cancelled (much to his dismay). Life seems so busy right now with all three J's activities, but I love it that way. I love seeing them try new activities and develop skills as they make friends and learn to be a part of a team. There's a lot to be learned!

You can not tell me that he's not the CUTEST little ball player?!?

Jordan had a delayed birthday party...but I think the "funness" might have made up for the delay! He invited three of his buddies over for a sleepover. They had a blast, and I did, too. What they did: ate a supper that consisted of Jordan's favorite foods, jumped on the trampoline, busted up a pinata, made ice cream sundaes, played nerf wars, played balloon games, they each had a lego kit to put together, watched a movie; last, but not least, they closed their eyes around 11:45...which may have been a few minutes after I closed mine :)

sugar-chicks?

Nice title, huh?

Do you see these donuts? They are the. best. EVER!!! When I was a kid, there wasn't a Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts or Daylight Donuts in Valdosta. Nope. There was something even better, DIXIE CREME! Now, G thinks I am wrong about this; but, I'm not: These donuts are the best in the world. Yes, I always feel like I have had waaaay too much sugar after eating about 4 of them (not kidding), but it's worth it.

Gampa's tradition is donuts for breakfast when we visit. The kids have been able to say donuts for about as long as they have been able to talk, I'm serious! He used to get each of them a bag of donut holes, but they have pretty much graduated to eating the big ones. The best part is cleaning up after them once they have all eaten a sprinkle donut...haha! Actually, the best part is eating that last bite that they left behind :)

This is Jordan with his teacher, Ms. S and one of the chicks that is in his classroom. He has been so excited to go to school to see these cute chicks. I love all of the details he comes home with in regards to the chick. He is paying very close attention to them and what they do and how many are close to hatching. Ms. S has about 20 in an incubator and so far, three have hatched. Jordan thinks they are the so cute and was so excited for me to go see them and hold one. I have to admit, they are cute and sweet. I am thinking about getting a few...not really!

Mother's Day thoughts

Greg and I are very blessed to have mamas who love us dearly; I do not take that for granted. Nor, do I take for granted that they are active in our lives and in the lives of our children. The love, comfort and support that comes from a mama is like no other. Thank you Mama and Ms. Bonnie for the blessing you are in our lives.

"Her children rise up and bless her." Proverbs 31:28

Thank you to my one and only for the tulips (my favorite), they are beautiful and they make me smile! My smile might be a little bigger if you were with me :(

My children. My. Precious. Children.

I told them tonight that I had prayed for them waaaay before they were born and that I only ever wanted one thing...I wanted to be a mama. God has heard my prayers and has blessed me tenfold. I love each of them dearly and my prayer is that I am pointing their little hearts to Jesus...that's really all I want for them.

Jannah made an acrostic with the word mother

Jordan made a bookmark and a sweet "mom" card

Jamison picked these "flowers" for me

~Each one of my J's touched my heart today and made me smile...

Happy Mother's Day to YOU!!!

Where's Jannah?

Where is she?

She's somewhere in the midst of these 2nd graders! Look in the middle, scan to the left a few kiddos and boom! There she is, in turquoise, on the top row! The second grade program was really cute tonight. They have been working on it for several months now and their work paid off. Jannah even sang a song that I sang in my elementary music class, with Mr. Smith...La Cucaracha!

Jannah had a line in the program...she did perfect!

Jannah and her music teacher, Mrs. B

Jannah with her friend, C.

My girl made her Mama *proud* tonight and she also made a tear roll down her cheek...

memories from GEORGIA

Georgia, sweet Georgia! We took a trip to see our family over Easter, which was SB for the older two J's. My, oh my...what a wonderful time we had. There was a lot going on and we stayed super busy, no-one wanted to leave...there were a lot of tears this time :(

On a much happier note, let me give a shout-out to Michele!!! She went above and beyond the call of friendship, let me tell you about her sweetness! Just weeks ago, she called me and told me she had a crazy idea. After telling me her idea, I told her she was, indeed, crazy. She flew down here, from WA and drove to and from GA with me! Did ya'll here that? She is a dear and true friend to subject herself to traveling for 15 hours with us!!! Greg is tdy (aka: gone) in Virginia, for a military course. So, it was me, Michele and the three J's. She stayed with us for two weeks and we had so, so, so much FUN! Love ya, my friend!

It's hard to pick from so many pictures. I picked my faves, and tried to give a little caption for most of them. There will be some more posts later...of more fun times; but for tonight, I must go to bed!

Jordy with G and G...how bout' them dawgs?!?! They gave him this new hat...he looks so dag-gum cute!

Ms. Michele giving Jannah and Carley a little pedi and mani!

Look at this good-lookin bunch! Gamma made the dresses and bow ties; she always outdoes herself, thank you Mama! We actually wore our Easter frocks one week early...don't tell anyone!

How cute!

Gampa and his boys

Gamma and her girls

Love me some Mama and Lori!

What would a trip to GA be without a little dirt bike, Georgia Boots and shootin' a gun?

***Thanks Jonathan***

Good times at Grandma's house!

Easter morning...they were so cute and so full of sugar a few minutes after this picture!

Jonathan and Aunt Melinda...Let me just tell you a little something about Jonathan. I was 17 when he was born, and I can promise you that he stole my heart, along with everyone else's! He really doesn't know how much I adore him :)

Jannah with Great Granny

Lori and Aunt Melinda

*they make me smile*

Oh, I almost forgot about Jordan's pet...thanks Aunt Lori for catching the lizard! He brought him back to IL with us, he lasted for a week...oops!

Jamison had been waiting for a while to bite into the bunny- looks like it was rewarding!

Jannah showing off her sugar cookie creation

One word sums up the trip: WONDERFUL!!!