Trick or Treat?

Here are some photos of Dorothy and Batman. We had a great night trick or treating. I have to say I was absolutely amazed at the event in Spring Hill.
It is such a family community and this was no different. Most neighborhoods have sidewalks and everyone is out and involved. Our community group gave out hotdogs, chili and hot chocolate. It was fun and safe....have I said how much I love SH?
It is just nice to be in a place where you don't have to worry all the time.

The prayers of a child

Julia has started a prayer journal. I discovered it the other night under her pillow. She wrote this prayer the night my parents had major flooding in Atlanta.
I love to see her sweet heart out on paper. Julia is pretty shy and never prays outloud with us and she rarely shares her feelings. Being the social worker (and very open about my feelings!)I worry about her. Finding this was the best gift to me.

Fiona

 

 

 

We have a new addition in the family! We decided to get Harrison a "real" dog for his birthday. Fiona (as named by the Williamson County Animal Shelter) is a 9 week old Beagle/Australian Shepard Mix. She has been a lot of fun. Harrison loves her. I however, forgot what it was like to have a puppy. Just wanted to share a few pics of our new baby!

That's my Boy!

 

 

 

First Day of Second Grade

Julia started Second Grade today! Can't believe how fast time is going.

Sunflower

 

 

We planted a few Sunflowers this year. It is amazing how something so big can come out of such a tiny seed.
I took both of these pictures today of the same flower just hours apart.

Continued Growth

 
 
 
 

Just like our lives are continually growing, so is my garden!
It has been fun to nurture and grow such a beautiful garden. I have had lots of cucumbers in the past week. They have given me the opportunity to reach out to my neighbors and share. I am not normally a person who can go meet strangers and strike up conversation. Cucumbers have been a device to allow me to knock on neighbors doors and even be invited in! What a great gift God has given me!

Vacation time for Mama and Dee~

 

 

 

 

Paul and I went on our first vacation together in about hmmm....15 years!
We had a good time going to Florida. Paul was a great hubby and spent the day at the beach and pool with me. It was fun to relax in the sun (Paul, who rarely is in the sun managed to get burned). The first photo is of us with Paul's Grandmother...we had a great time visiting with her on our stop in Jacksonville.
We then went to Orlando for a couple of days (yes, without the kids!) Paul decided after we got there that he felt a little bad about not bringing the kids. Disney area just isn't the same without the kids. We spent a day at Universal Studios, because of the Simpson's Ride. It was a great ride, but overall the park was lacking. We had a good day though. Paul's favorite part was probably our stop in Daytona at the Harley Davidson store. For me it was fun just to get away and be us without the kids. Hopefully, it won't be another 15 years before we get away again!