Boot Camp

So, I joined Sportsplex, about 3 months ago I guess.  When I first joined, they suggested a Boot Camp class since I am interested in losing a good bit of weight.  I have been going to the gym pretty regularly, but have always been too chicken to go to that class, even if just once a week.

Well, last night, I did it.  Wow. I am SO out of shape, but at the end of the class, just knowing that I was able to survive it was so inspiring.  It was tough with cardio, weight training, etc. all tied into one class.  I am sore today, but I know that means something is working.

I look forward to going back on Wednesdays and Saturdays and getting myself immersed in a healthier lifestyle.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my parents!  So thankful for them and everything they are in my life!  43 years of marraige is something to be proud of.

What we've been up to

Pardon me for not posting for a week or so, but it has been busy around here.  We had Vacation Bible School two weeks ago and that kept us going all week long.  At the end of that week, Justin had his first "barber shop" haircut.  Now, keep in mind this was not his first haircut, we have had about 6.  We have been to the beauty shop and to Snip-Its too, but his Daddy decided he needed to be a big boy and get his hair cut by Mr. Scott.  To say I was nervous is an undertstatement.  I didn't want him to be scalped or to not look like my baby anymore, but I also wanted his hair to be short enough that he could be cool and comfortable this summer.  So, here is the pics of the barber shop and the after shot.  We are pleased with his new "do" and think he is super handsome.  We have only spiked his hair up one time, but I thought it looked so cute.

How cute is he!!??

I also have been doing some painting.  Back in March we replaced the carpet in our living room and hallway with laminate wood flooring and painted our living room and got new furniture. We also backsplashed the kitchen wall and bought paint for the kitchen and guest bathroom.  Well this past week I decided to get the guest bathroom painted and we also conquered the kitchen.

Our only dilemna is that we have to finish the kitchen by painting over the cabinets.  A trial we thought we could get away without doing by making it seem like we wanted the contrasting paint colors, but it is too obvious that we just didn't want to paint it.  Our design failed.  Oh well.  It shouldn't take long and since we aren't planning to have Hagrid over for dinner anytime soon, we are in no hurry to get it done or for it to be perfect.  Here are the new colors in the guest bathroom and kitchen.  (One day I will dig up old pics and do a before new flooring and paint and after post.)

As you may remember from my post talking about my work schedule, I work Sun-Thurs evenings from 9 pm-midnight.  Well, on Sunday nights, Donnie is already gone to work by the time I need to start and sometimes the kiddos aren't in bed yet.  I rely on Audrey's help a lot on Sunday nights because I know that she can play with Justin and keep him occupied while I get started working until he is ready for bed.  Last night she says to me "Mom, I know you have to work, so Justin and I will go lay in your bed together and watch Sprout.  I can get him to sleep for you."  I thought, Yeah, ok.  Mosty because Justin is under the impression that my bed is in fact a trampoline and spends most of his time in there jumping and getting as close to your face as he can saying "hey, hey, hey, hey".  So I get started to work (which didn't last long, but that is another story), and I go in there in about 30 minutes because it is quiet to check on them.  I walk in and Justin sits up, and Audrey in her most grown up voice says "Mom, he is doing good.  He is getting sleepy".  So I let them be.  About 45 minutes later, I walk in to find this.....pure sweetness.  And they look JUST ALIKE.

I am so thankful that they love each other!  So far, it has been a great summer!

Big Apple Adventure

This week is vacation bible school at our church.  Our theme for the year is "Big Apple Adventure: Where faith and life connect!"

I am the music rotation leader.  This is my second year teaching music at VBS, but my 5th helping in that rotation.  I love music because you get to experience each group of children and teach them all of the songs and motions (yes motions!) for the week!  It can be trying and some of the motions can be challenging, but it is so rewarding!

VBS is definitley not like it was when I was a kid.  Now days, the children rotate through different areas like crafts, recreation, music, missions, etc.  And we serve a meal every night before "school" starts.  When I was in bible school you did everything in your classroom. Your lesson, crafts, recreation.  And for snack, we had cookies and kool-aid. 

I loved VBS as a kid and I am so glad that my children will grow to love it too, on a completely different level, but for the same purpose.

So, if you think about it this week between 6 and 9 pm, say a prayer for our Bible school students and leaders that we may glorify Christ through what we do and that children (or adults) that may not know Christ will come to have a relationship with Him.

Please come out and join us if you would like.  We have classes from Nursery through 6th grade for the children with dinner starting at 5:30 pm.  And also an adult class starting at 6:30 pm in our old sanctuary.  We would love to have you!



We are--VR!!

Since Tuesday, Audrey has been attending Villa Rica High School Cheer Camp.  Their JV and Varsity squads put on the camp.

Audrey had a blast and got the cutest little t-shirt.

In the midst of this week, I also signed Audrey up to cheer for fall football with the Villa Rica Rec. Department.  And I also signed up to coach.  Oh dear.

Here is a picture of her today at the last day of cheer camp.

Ok, and let me apologize.  I have rotated and flipped and saved this photo a thousand times and everytime it is still sideways. :(

And here is Audrey and her BFF Lauren.  Yes, she is 16.  Yes, she is gorgeous.  She is one of the best kids I know!  I love her like she is my own!!

To have and to hold...

9 years ago today, this happened....

It has been 9 wonderful years.  Ups and downs?  Yes!  More ups?? For sure!  

Who would have known that when I met Donnie at church at the age of 15, that it would turn into a lifetime together.  Now, 2 kids, 15 years of being together and 9 years of marraige later, I couldn't be happier.  I thank God everyday that He made Donnie for me and that He has blessed us so richly.

Here are a few pictures from the wedding and events leading up to the wedding.