Fun Project at Grandma's House

My mom got out all of our old ornaments from childhood and let her grandchildren decorate this little tree with them.  It was neat to see then decorating with the same ornaments that I decorated with as a child. They loved it!

This is my mom's blue and white tree...always breathtaking to me.  She is such the decorator!

I also got to hold this little one..Will Harper

Women's Christmas Fellowship

The Women's Christmas fellowship was at Kathy Gustafson's beautiful home.  Each lady brought a finger food, and a wrapped dish towel for dirty santa.  It is always a blast, especially if a lot of stealing goes on.:)

Kathy's tree

Robbie and Mary Beth

All of the towels at the dirty santa towel swap.  I ended up with the snowman one at the top right..so cute!

All the wonderful ladies

Holly and me--I look so old

Mary Beth, Amanda, and me

Martha and Laura

Robbie and me

Teresa, Tabby, and Kathy

Monica and Kira

Mrs. Candy

Devotions | Proverbs 31 Ministries

Devotions | Proverbs 31 Ministries

I have been struggling once again with health conditions.  I really haven't prayed for healing, but I am starting today.  Those of you who are healthy, praise Him for this and please consider praying for those who struggle in this area.

Waiting...

Well, I can only write on my posts as of now.  I am in the process of purchasing some photo storage for the computer.  It's boring to me without pics!  Hoping I can get back to pictures soon.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  It was a blessing to see my family!  I have the BEST family! You know, we are one of those families that are loud :), give lots of hugs, and truly love and encourage each other.  It is hard to find solid families these days.  God has truly blessed me with one of those kind.  To the Harringtons and the Hendersons;  I love you and the legacy that you have passed down to me.  To God be all the Glory! 

Roller Coaster Ride

Wow! What a ride it has been over these past few weeks.  School has been going well; however I have had to deal with a few behavior issues.  All of the students needed a little "talking to".  I think they have gotten really comfortable with one another and there personalities are all so different.  So, that it is a good lesson in itself; God makes everyone unique!  

I continue to struggle with balance.  It is a non-stop struggle with me; placing Bible Study as my top priority so I can walk in the Spirit, making sure that I speak to my husband in his "love language", parent my children in a Godly way, teach them academically, teach my students, check on my parents, pray for and uplift my friends, pray for Riverbend, reach out to the ladies of Riverbend..invest in their lives, housework , ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATION, laundry, housework, etc...

Mari-Morgan is doing great.  In fact, I believe she is not being challenged enough.  That is something I need to work on.  Nathan loves Snowden; however it has proven to be more difficult than he or I anticipated.  He has really struggled with attention/focus and organization...hmmm,  I can't imagine where he gets that from.  We went and talked to the psychologist for 2 hours.  Nathan talked with her alone first and really opened up to her.  I was very encouraged because he really shared his fears and concerns with her.  Then, she brought us in.  We talked and shared together.  It was very eye-opening for us as we saw into "his whorl"d like we never have before.  This meeting was such a blessing for us.  We praise God for Hillary, and her suggesting that he talk with someone to get all his "stuff" out.  The counselor gave us suggestions as to how to accommodate at home and for Hillary and the other teachers to implement in the classroom. 

We have had revival services this week.  God has really shown me some areas that I need to work on.  I want to glorify Him in every aspect of my life.   Praying and seeking God is both a choice and  a necessity.  Glory to God!  

20th Class Reunion

I can't believe that it has been 20 years!  We ate at Harvey's in Starkville and we were able to watch Alabama slaughter MSU in the Bulldog room of the restaurant.  :(  But, we had a great time catching up and reminiscing.  Wish more would have showed, but it was great to see the ones who did come.

Not sure where Brian is here! ??

Some of my buddies;  Sherry, Dallas, Melissa, Jemmy Anne

One of our favorite classmates, Walter

My Little Cook

MM begged me one night to let her make cookies all by herself.  Of course, I had had a long day and did not want to pursue this, but she begged long enough and I gave in.  I placed on the counter top all of the ingredients and let her go.  She really surprised me.  I helped her with the oven, but she did most everything else herself.  I was very  proud of her.   

Great tasting sugar cookie!

She was so proud!

We usually do not make it to the Doler family reunion, but we did this year.  Here is a picture with Granny Doler.  This is Brian's mom's side of the family.

Nathan's Field Day and Spirit Week

Most of the days Nathan did not dress up, but this was either baby day/Senior citizen day.  Nathan came up with the idea that he wanted to do both, so he was a senior citizen with a diaper.  :)  So weird! 

This a was Nathan's first Field Day at Snowden.  Each student was placed on a different color team. Nathan's team was orange, which he loves because of Florida Gators.  The previous day he had dressed up like a Florida Gator fan and carried Albert, his gator pillow pet to school. So, this was an easy color for him to dress in.  Each team was scored on completing the task, teamwork, and sportsmanship.  The orange team won third place and won a homework pass.  This was HUGE for both of us!  Hs assignment load is heavy!  He even sprayed his hair orange! 

Sixth grade beat the seventh grade in tug-of-war.  They were so excited!

Nathan's Projects

Our Fall Break consisted of a few projects that Nathan had due.  They have been reading The Hobbit in Literature class.  Nathan has really enjoyed the story.  A portion of his project was to make their own alphabet using symbols for each letter.  Part of the grade is on neatness.  Nathan struggles greatly with this.  It is so hard for me not to just do it for him....although I am not sure it would be much neater .  :)

He tried his best and worked very hard.  He called it his masterpiece.  :)

Proud little man

He also had a Science experiment.  It was on diffusion.  It was pretty cool.

Notice the shirt off....he keeps his shirt off at home.  I guess it's a be cool thing.  I don't ask!  :)