Random Pics from the Air

Tonight I was forced to us Jim's Macbook Air while he updated a few things on my computer. I started looking through his iPhoto and found quite a few pictures that I didn't even know existed....without further ado!!

Happy Easter

We enjoyed our first Easter at Second Baptist and it was fun to enjoy Easter Sunday with family. We serve a great God.

It was the week before Easter....

This week during Family Worship, we’ve been using The Resurrection Eggs. This is a fun and simple way to teach your children about the Triumphal Entry, Garden of Gethsemane, Betrayal, Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Christ.  We hide the eggs around the house and then with great joy the kiddos run around and find them. Then, we sit down and go through the story of the gospel. 

Thankfulness #542-550

542.  I am thankful to be able to homeschool my children during this season of our lives. We may not always feel lead to keep them home so I just want to enjoy the time they are with me every. single. day.
543. I am thankful to live in the south.

544. I am not thankful for gnats. :)
545. I am thankful for laughing and smiling.
546. I am thankful that my hubby looks so FABULOUS on a tractor.
547. I am thankful that I am able to study God's Word.
548. I am thankful to see all of the trees and flowers blooming.

549. I am thankful for the family time we shared planting the garden.
550. I am thankful to be working with the boys to memorize John 1:1-7 in English and Latin.

Spring has Sprung

I have been so slack with my blogging. Here are some pictures of the kiddos that we took in a field near Mom's house. 

 This isn't a great picture but this is the face Sadie makes when she is mad. I was so excited that I caught it on camera.

 This is the only time that she really smiled the whole time. 

Best friends!

Thankfulness #522-541

522. I have been so swamped lately between homeschool, stomach bugs, and friends visiting, not necessarily in that particular order, I have really neglected this blog. I guess I am thankful for patient blog readers.

523. There is so much for me to list. I am thankful that I need to blog about Jake's birthday, I need to write Jake's 7th birthday letter, and just normal life in these parts.

524. I am thankful that I just booked a trip away with my hubby for this Spring. We are excited to have some time together.

535. On February 29, I enjoyed my first night of "Mercy Triumphs" Bible Study by Beth Moore @SBCWR and I am beyond excited. I praying about memorizing the book of James with December 31, 2012 being my goal to have it completed. I must be crazy!

536. I am so thankful that we have a contract on our house in TN. It isn't sold YET, but we are hopeful to close by the end of the month. Praying....Trusting.....

537. Thankful when I saw this post on my mom's Facebook wall last night :Note to Self: Never give legos, crayons, play dough, construction paper, small scissors or anything else that has small pieces, makes small pieces, marks on anything or leaves residue everywhere to my Grandchildren. Not while they live here and not after they leave!!! I know now....why my daughter always screened the gifts I mailed prior to them seeing inside the package....and I know how Stephanie Etheredge Perdue  has felt for all these years. I mean even if 
these items are Buy 1.....Get 10 FREE!!!!!! It is amazing how perspectives change when you have to live with all of those little things:-) I love you, MaME as Sadie likes to call you these days!

538. Side note to the above number 537: Legos are annoying but it is neat to see what Jake can build with them. I am thankful that he is intentional about playing with them.

539. Thursday night a stomach bug hit our house with one good punch taking out Sadie and all of the adults one by one throughout the weekend. I am thankful that it is Monday and we are all doing well and the other kids seems to avoided certain death. Although, this could change in about 2 hours.

540.  I am thankful for my good friend Kelli Sikes. She rocks! We have been friends since 11 grade when she randomly came up to me and asked me if I thought she should cut her hair....huh? what kind of question is that to ask a stranger? Anyway, that began a life long friendship. We have lived life together. We both know the Lord now. Her first then she drug me along...naw... I am so thankful that she stayed strong and never stopped preaching Jesus to me. That is a a GREAT friend. Her hubby is pretty cool too but don't tell him I said that he will use it against in the worst way!ha! I am glad that this is my blog and I can say anything I want to...

541. I am so thankful to hear all of the new words that Sadie is saying everyday. She is so stinking hilarious.

542. Those of you that have been following my blog know that Jake has over the years been brutally honest about my wrinkles, post pregnant jelly belly still being big, and the fact that I "don't work." Judd took the cake this morning..... he said "Mommy, you are skinny!" and I said "here is your million dollars what do you plan to buy?" Just teasing...about the million dollars not about his statement. I am THANKFUL for that kind of talk! all smiles!

Jake's 7th Party

Today was a day that was sad. I was at home sick with a sick Sadie. We both had a stomach bug so we missed Jake's 7th birthday party. It was so sad for me. I couldn't believe I was missing his only 7th birthday. It is the only 7th birthday party that he will ever have and I was at home sick with a sick baby. Seriously!!! I do have to brag on my hubby. He took care of everything and sent me pictures throughout the night. He rocks!

We decided to celebrate in Bonaire. It was a lot of fun for all of the boys and a few girls. They got really dirty, had a water balloon fight,  enjoyed doughnuts and ice cream after a round of hot dogs.

Jake's 2,555th day of life

Jake is seven today.

Yesterday he was only six.

Then he went to bed, (so excited) and woke up a whole year older.

And now he's no longer six he is SEVEN: Yes, times flies, but the memories last forever. The memories he has given others and me will last a lifetime, some funny and some serious moments.

                         

Jake,

Every year when I sit down to write your birthday letter I want to write something inspirational, I pray for the right words, the right thoughts that will seriously and appropriately convey what it is I am wishing and hoping for you, while at the same time wanting so much to be able to reach in and touch your heart and hope that you hear me and know how much I love you.

This is the year you began first grade, it is the beginning of more activities, and frankly it is a sign that the little boy that once was, is trying to be the big boy that will be.  You struggle between the two sometimes and it makes me happy and breaks my heart at the same time.  It makes me happy because we work hard to help you love God, grow and learn to be independent.

I want you to know how much I adore, admire, respect and love, love, love you. Where ever your path will lead you in life I will always be two steps behind cheering you on.

I love you more than you will ever know this side of heaven. You’re honest, caring, crazy, and ready to live every minute to the fullest.  My prayer is that you will, with the heart of God, fulfill what He intends you to be and do. Please forgive me when I do not always appreciate your energy and independence. I am blessed to be your mom, blessed to watch you grow and help in that process. I am proud of you and who you are becoming.

Watching you grow these past 7 years, experiencing the little joys of childhood through your eyes, seeing all that you’ve accomplished already, skiing, swimming, and being such a bright star in our lives has really enriched our life. 

Let’s go over some stats.  I don’t have the official measurements, but you are _____ inches and _____ pounds.  You’re 2-3 in shoes, 8 in pants and 8 in shirts.  Your reading and comprehension level has sky rocketed. I can’t believe that you’re reading Little House on the Prairie level books!  You devour books and I just love seeing you grow. I just pray that you always remember that the Bible is the most important book you will ever read.

You are fearful of many things, which we are praying that you will remember to trust in the Lord when you are afraid.

                        

Happy Birthday to the best first son a Mom could ever have! You are full of energy, love, happiness, silliness and so much more!!!! I love you Jake, thanks for calling me Mommy!

Thankfulness 511-521

511. Have I mentioned that I am loving this Georgia winter weather.
512. Today I am so very thankful for the health of my four children. God allowed all four of them to be born healthy and to remain healthy all these years.
513. I am thankful to enjoy time with ladies from Second on an overnight retreat.
514. I thoroughly enjoyed a time of fellowship with the pastor's and their wives. It was fun to talk, laugh and just enjoy our time together.
515.I am thankful to have a few visitors from Tennessee this weekend. It was so fun to spend time with Shelley and Renee.

516. Thankful for 3 days of Ripped in 30. 

517. I have enjoyed reading "What Women Fear" by Angie Smith

518. I am so thankful for quiet nights at home with the family. 

519. Tonight was a fun night of flashlight hide-n-seek.

520. I am thankful that my sweet husband has agreed to take care of the kids while I play softball at the church.
521. I am so thankful that my husband shows me that he loves me every day of the year. 

Blueberries for Sadie

"Kirplink, Kirplank, Kirplunk...." a little line from Blueberries from Sal


Today Sadie had here own blueberry feast. She LOVED them and I think she enjoyed having the whole bowl to eat!

At first she started slow...one or two

 See mommy, I am doing such a good job!

 Forget one at a time...what happens if I grab this whole bowl?

 Now, back to one at a time, this much more lady like!

 Forget it, the bowl was so much more fun!

 I am cute, Mommy!

 This is a great lunch, mommy!

Thankfulness 501-510

I am thankful...

501. I am so thankful for Classical Conversations.
502. I am thankful for the new people we have met through our CC community.
503. I love my iphone.
504. I am thankful for my new Bible study on Wednesday nights at Second.
505. I am thankful for my health, but I REALLY want to figure out a way for me to start exercising.
506. spending a quiet 25 minutes with the older three playing Quirkle before Sadie awakens from her nap.
507. Thursday night I walked in from a conference and Anna Kate saw me and she said " I L.O.V.E that outfit Mommy especially that rufflely shirt. It is beautiful!" What a welcome home and she makes me smile.
508. Two days this week Judd has asked for some gum and I have agreed. The gum just so happens to be upstairs in my room and on both occasions I have received an amazing blessing....he makes up my bed for me. Isn't that just too sweet?!?
509. I am thankful for a husband who will do laundry with me.
510. We are all blessed that we are able to stay with Mema during this transition. We are thankful!

Calling at Lurkers Round 2

Calling All Lurkers!!!

I enjoy lurking! I like to visit sites that are linked to my friends blogs, but then of course I sometimes click on links that are linked on there and so on. It can be a never ending maze.

I have noticed that I am having more people read my blog lately. I'm just wondering if anyone out there that has never posted on my blog (that I may or may not know personally), but frequents my blog to catch up on my life would be willing to post a comment below. I would love for you to make yourself known :)

I'm interested to see who you are!!!

Daddy's Girl

Best compliment I've received in awhile came from my three-year-old daughter tonight: "Daddy, you're my hero!" ~Jim Perdue

Don't you ever forget it Babygirl....Don't you ever forget it!!!

It's back....

My 365 project is back. Yes, I know that this year will have 366 days. I am going to try really hard to post  them. I have been taking pictures everyday for the last few years but I have posted them in a blog. HOPEFULLY, I can do it this year.

http://seperdue2012.blogspot.com/

2012 Word of the Year: PEACE

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col 3:15

Peace: Freedom from conflict or disagreement among people or groups of people. 

           A state if mental calm and serenity with no anxiety. 

This is the year of peace. I am praying for this year to find peace in my heart, soul, mind, family and household. I have the Prince of Peace indwelling in me and I am seeking His peace. He is the only one who can bring this peace into our lives. This year is a new beginning for the Perdue Crew. I pray that we get settled mentally and physically as start our new life in Georgia and at Second Baptist Church. 

I love this verse because it perfectly describes what I desire this year. Peace. Also, I plan to continue my thankful list and at the end of the verse it says "and be thankful." Just love it. 

Twenty-Eleven Christmas Wrap Up

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17

This Christmas we celebrated as certified Georgia residents. It was a great Christmas and we were once again blessed with too many gifts and the fun of being with family. We are so blessed and it was good to remember that God gave the greatest gift of all in His Son, Jesus. 

Jake and Judd enjoyed a little shooting with Big Buddy, Daddy and the Cousins.

Sadie enjoyed opening presents this year.

Jake's face here is priceless. Judd got a real Angry Birds game and he was excited. 

He is always so laid back and enjoys life. 

We are continuing our tradition of opening pajamas on Christmas Eve. Even Mema got a new set this year. 

Jake was happy to get UGA pajamas. 

Anna Kate was enjoying her new pj's.

Christmas morning....

Anna Kate got Littlest Pet Shop

Sadie was happy to have an "extra" blanket to use in the car. Hopefully, this will help with the screaming. 

The boys got a basketball goal and enjoyed a few minutes of bball before getting dressed for church. 

She is so shy and hates to perform!ha!

Mema wanted a few pictures with the kids, however, she really only got this one!

I think that Sadie wasn't really interested in taking pictures with Mema and Uncle Zim on Christmas Day in her new Christmas dress. 

Thankfulness 486-500

486. hearing my kids sing Christmas carols around the house all week

487. worship on Jesus' birthday

488. my kid’s excitement over playing with their cousins and seeing other family

489. lots of playing the Wii

490. Christmas pajamas

491. the kids loving all of their gifts

492. hearing Anna Kate say “that’s what I ALWAYS wanted” after she opened every present

493. watching the boys enjoy their new basketball goal

494. playing new games together

495. the kids singing Happy Birthday, Jesus and blowing out His candles on the cinnamon roll cake

496. celebrating the birth of my Savior with those I love...what could be better?

497. enjoying a date with my husband using a gift card

498. taking now the Christmas decorations and getting the house back in some form of normal

499, I am SO excited that Sunday is coming and we will officially be at Second Baptist Church January 1, this Sunday!!

500. I am so thankful for sweet Sadie but I do wish that she would not S.C.R.E.A.M every.single.time. we get in the car especially since we have a 25 min drive every time we want to go to “town.” (wink…that is for your Jim).

We wish you a Merry Little Christmas...!!!!