June Recap

Since I am so behind in my posts I am going to try and catch up with one post. On June 14, we left Memphis to go to Youth Retreat in Panama City Beach. We stopped in Birmingham to meet Mrs. Mary so that she could take the kids to Georgia for the week while Jim and I went on to Florida. Mom was able to come up and spend a few days helping Mrs. Mary watch the kids. Actually, I think they helped each other a lot and they slept well each night.

The kids were able to swim, play at the Mansion and have a very fun day at the Atlanta Zoo. Here is a recap of their week in pictures.

The kids sleep almost the whole way to Birmingham. It was the MOST amazing ride that we have ever experienced traveling with our children.

Yes, that is Anna Kate sleeping under her blankets. It is the only way she will fall alsleep. No, I didn't leave her like that the whole time.

A rare occasion for us. Jake is napping and he is napping in the car! I am telling you, it was a GREAT ride.

Sweet Baby Judd, you can always count on him to sleep.

In the car with Nana, awake, all buckled up and ready to go to Georgia.

Monkey Boy, Judd!

Good Job, Judd!

Jake had a lot of fun feeding the birds.

I don't think she was very interested in the birds.

Cousins

VBS 2009

This year Crosspointe's VBS theme was Crocodile Dock! It was so fun! The boys love "Bible School."

I am waiting to get a few more pictures to upload but here are a few that I have on my camera.

This was crazy hair day!

Happy Father's Day

This is my Father's Day picture. When Jake was two typed a poem for Jim and then put his hand print on it. I decided that I was going to do this for all of the children when they turn two.

Judd is two so we sat down to do his hand print and this picture describes what transpired. He loves to paint, trace his hand, put his hand prints on paper. I have know idea why he freaked out at this particular moment. It was really sad and then it made me a bit frustrated. Needless to say, mommy won and the hand print was done.

I promise to update soon!

We have been so busy this summer and my blog has been a clear reflection of what little time I spend updating. My hope is to get caught up this week. Thanks for being patient.

Things to update:
1. Kids trip to Georgia
2. Beach Retreat 2009
3. Summer Pictures
4. Kid Updates
5. 365 Project: I have been taking the pictures I just haven't taken the time to upload them to the blog.

Beach Retreat 2009

As I mentioned before, we went to Youth Beach Retreat in Panama City. It was a great week. We were able to spend time getting to know the youth and I was able to enjoy 3-4 hours of time on the beach each day. It was marvelous!

These are just a few pictures. I am sure that there are a few more but I just haven't seen them.


Jim was called on stage to sing a song in Spanish. He did a great job!.

Kids Say the Funniest Things

Jake:
This is the whole story. I was sitting on the floor and he wrapped his arm around my leg. He said why are your legs not big, but then he said why are they bigger than daddy's. So of course I asked, are you saying my legs are big or little. It was only after that question did the others follow. I guess I should not ask for clarification next time.

Judd:
I was helping Judd push up a popsicle. He asked you help me push up my popsicle mommy? Yes, buddy I am helping you. Mommy, you wipe my bottom? Yes (chuckle) I wipe your bottom. Mommy, nobody help you wipe your bottom. Cracking up, no buddy mommy doesn't need help.

Daddytime

Since it is finally getting warm and the kids beg Jim to go swimming with them. I also think this is due to the fact that the water is not nearly warm enough for me to get in the pool so mommy will not get in with them. I prefer it to be 80 degrees in the water before I get wet.

On this particular day, we cut grass and then they all got in the pool. Did you notice that my man is cutting grass holding a babygirl? He didn't do it the whole time but she would have gladly let him.

Babygirl gets Daddy's attention first!

Now it is time for the real fun to begin!

We really enjoy our pool!

Baby Girl LIKES the Pool

The boys really wanted to swim tonight in between rain showers. As they were playing in the water, Anna Kate enjoyed watching them. It didn't take long for her to decide she wanted to get in the pool. I thought it would be too cold and they she would not want to stay in more than a second. Little did I know she would LOVE the water.







Yes, she does a bathing suit and she will be wearing one next time. Like I said, I did not think she would even stay in the pool.

Goals Update

1. Memorize 24 verses (2 each month)-Regrettably, I haven't done very well at completing this task. I am still working to memorize I am not happy with how it is going so far.
2. Run Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th-I have been training since March 15. I was up to 4.7 miles on May 11. THEN and NOW I have Achilles Tendinitis. I have rested for a week and I tried to run this morning. It wasn't to painful but I still felt pulling so I am not sure what I should do not. I can run on it but I don't want to cause any permanent damage. I am icing it, resting and taking Motrin until Monday.
3. Read the following books- I am crossing books off of my list. Currently I am reading, "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven."

• The Heavenly Man
• 90 Minutes in Heaven
• Disciples of a Godly Family
• There's Gotta Be MORE!
• Love and Respect
• Don't Make Me Count to Three
  
• One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven

5. Complete a Home Management Folder
6. Paint and Decorate the Playroom- It was painted this week. Now I have to get it decorated.
7. Decorate the Living Room
8. Facilitate a Bible Study
10. Do a self-guided study through the Book of Proverbs

I am slowing crossing things off of my list. I am happy with my progress except for the verse memorization.

Happy Mother's Day

Four years ago, I celebrated my first Mother's Day. It is hard to believe that on February 27, 2005 at 8:38 a.m. my world changed and I became a mother.

Mommy and Jake

It did not take very long for me to realize that being a mother was going to be the most rewarding, hardest, most humbling, sanctifying job I would ever experience. There are many hard days. I still have so much to learn. There are days when all I can think is that I am a failure as a mother. Many nights I pray that God will shield my children's eyes and memories from my failures and etch the traces of Jesus that they see into their minds forever. In the midst of the chaos, I am constantly reminded that the days are long but the years are short....

Mommy and Judd

I love being a mommy. I love it very the very first moment the test says "positive." I love the pregnancy, feeling the baby move, the labor and delivery, holding the for the first time, smelling that sweet baby smell, changing those nasty little diapers, and even the sleepless nights. I love hearing mama wuv you. I having seeing my little girl smile so big when I walk in the room, the boys run to the door as I come in, and all of them hug me tight each night before going to bed. I love to watch them sleep. I love to feel the chubby hands of a two year old, the little boy hands of a four year old and I don't think will get tired of having a little girl hanging on my hip. I am blessed.

Mommy and Anna Kate

I am so thankful that I get to be Jake, Judd and Anna Kate's mommy!

Happy Mother's Day!

One Boy, One Girl, A Tractor and A Pair of shoes

"This is the life."

"Can I drive, Jake?"

"Okay, then I will just dump."

"I love to ride, mommy!"

"Please come back and get me! I want to ride some more."

"I love you, Anna Kate!

"Mommy, could you please move so that I can see Jake on the tractor."

I just needed a picture of her cute shoes.

New Rooms

Every time we start a project about half way through I remember that I wanted a before and after picture. Well once again I didn't take any before pictures which upsets me. We are moving Anna Kate upstairs, Judd downstairs, and Jake to the front bedroom. Jake had new bedroom furniture which consists of bunk beds but I don't want them sharing a room until Judd is atleast three. My baby, Judd, is still in a crib so I am not ready for him to experience the freedom yet plus he still naps and Jake is slowly weaning himself from naps. However, I still want Jake to have some quiet time, IN HIS ROOM.

Two Wheels

On April 21, an important event happened in our home. Jake learned to ride his bike without training wheels. If you ask him he says, "reout" we are not quite sure why he says reout or regot for forgot. Anyway, that is another post.

This started when he wanted to try and ride the neighbors bike who doesn't have training wheels. Jim didn't think he could do it. Jake jumped on and with a little help starting he was riding down the drive way into the cul-de-sac. After a few tries we decided to take the training wheels off of his bike and he has been going ever since. He is doing so well and we are so proud. Every time he falls he gets back up and keeps on riding. There have been quite a few scraps and bruises but he wants to keep on going. I am not positive but I think it has some thing to do with his competitive nature and the rest of the kids on the street ride without training wheels and do tricks.

Way to go, Jake!

My First 5k

Several years ago, I decided that when I turned 30 I wanted to run the Peachtree Road Race 10k in Atlanta on July 4. I am not a runner and I have never been able to run. I have always wanted to be able to run but I guess I didn't think I had the disciple or endurance.

My goal in running the race is to "run" the entire race without walking not to "win." Well this year I turned 30 and started training to run the Peachtree on March 15. Jessica Kenney and I have been running 4 times a week. The first week we would run for five minutes and walk for two minutes. I must admit those first five minutes seemed like eternity and now one month later we are running 3.5 miles. This has been very fun and so we decided to enter a 5k race.

We registered to run in the 5k 4kids race that we completed on Friday night. We wanted to experience a race prior to running in the 10k. Jim, the kids and I set out for Cordova on Friday night meeting up with the Kenney Family and Ms. Connie.

I was able to run the entire race and it was a great experience. I completed to race in 30:29. We, or should I say Jim, was fortunate that there was a park for the kids to play on while Jessica and I raced.

Here are some pictures of race night. Ms. Connie made flags for the kids to wave as we crossed the finish line. The Perdue Kids had UGA "G" flags and the Kenney Kids had Alabama "A" flags. Too Cute!

Jessica and I in line waiting on the race to beginAnna Kate playing on the slide while I was racing.

The boys waiting on the mommies to cross the finish line.

Getting close to the finish line.....

My biggest supporter waiting for me at the finish line.

My training partner, Jessica Kenney.

The whole gang...

The Perdue Family enjoy the live entertainment. Waiting on the results of the race.

***update*** The results were just posted and I came in 5th place in my age division.