Peter Pan is done~

Well, after several weeks of 5 nights a week practice from 6:30 to 9, and 10 shows later, we are done with Peter Pan.  It was actually quite an amazing production.  I was proud that my daughter was in such an incredible production.  Her and Lizzy made an awesome crocodile, and got tons of laughter and applause from the sold out audience.  I worked behind the scenes as stage manager again, making sure the kids got out in time, the set pieces moved when they needed to be, etc.  Its such a great thing to do, although I complain and Emily has the occasional meltdown.  It teaches commitment, self confidence, and helps mold her talents.......so ready or not, here we come Annie!  She will be auditioning for an orphan role in Annie next month, and the play will be over the summer.  Over the summer will be a great time to have practices since she doesn't have to get up early for school.

April Snow brings May flowers????

They say its not so uncommon to have snow in April.  I say its the END of April for goodness sake!!!  I love the way the snow looks on my trees, but I am ready for warm sunshine, birds at my feeder, tree frogs, and walking in the yard bare foot.  I am ready to put up our volley ball net and get outside and have some fun!!!  Please let spring come soon!

End of April??  Just doesn't seem right?!

Happy 10th Birthday, Caleb!

On April 9th, my baby turned 10.  Wow.  Double digits.  A decade.  I truly have no more babies, do I?  They grow up so fast.  Whenever I see expectant moms, my hope is that they relish those first few years, because it seems so often you get caught in the whirlwind of things, and you don't take the time you should to cherish those short few years.  I miss the sweet smell of a baby, and the way the giggle, and look at you with such admiration.  I miss the little dimples in their fingers where knuckles will one day appear.  I miss the soft "butter" hair.  But I also enjoy the freedom of no diaper bags, car seats, and midnight wakings.  I enjoy watching my children grow, mature, watching their talents unfold.
Caleb is sweet and has a tender heart.  He loves to cuddle, and likes to have his arm and back tickled.  He sucks his thumb and rubs his ear when he's stressed and tired.  He loves baseball, which he starts up again this month if the weather will allow.  He is doing well in school, has improved his reading abilities, and excels in music.  He has a beautiful singing voice, and I hope to see him doing plays with his sister soon!  He is curious, boisterous, loud, loves to clap his hands in a way that is so loud it hurts your ears.  He loves his dog Gabe, cries over the loss of his buddy, grandpa Lionel.  He is one big package of fun, and I love him very much.
I am anxious to see God's plan for Caleb, and I pray Caleb will listen to that plan and follow what God wants for him.
Happy 10th birthday to the lil man who will always be my baby.

Easter 2013

We went to my sister's for Easter after an awesome sermon at church.
My mom made Grandma Lillie's famous ham gravy...Yum!!
All in all it was a great time, with lots of laughing and lots of food!

Who doesn't love mashed potatoes?!

Josh, playing guitar

Ain't Miss Abby the sweetest thang?

Boy...she REALLY loves her potatoes!

The joys of being 16.....

Kaitlyn playing Guitar Hero

My Dad, enjoying the weather

Mine Mamma and Sis

Emily and Dan

Mr. Caleb

Em and Abs

Lisa's favorite thing in the whole world, Dexter

Kaitlyn